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To what extent have you used the new PMO Practice Guide?

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Mike Frenette Manager, IT PMO| Halifax Water (retired) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
The new PMO Practice Guide as been out for a few months now. Have you used it in your organization to refresh your PMO or to build a new one? 

How did it go? 
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Francisco Herrera
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Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico. Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Unfortunately, I haven't read that new PMO Practice Guide yet. To be honest, I'm not even sure if they know about it in my organization.



From my point of view, it would be a good idea to have quality circles to compare what the guide says with what we actually do. Like a continuous improvement process.



Maybe with what you all colleagues share in this discussion, I can find some ideas to suggest a review here in my organization.

Regards! Francisco
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May 02, 2025 7:20 PM
Mike Frenette
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It is a real change management exercise, but your organization will thanks you for it!
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Pavan Maddi
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Buona Vista, Singapore
Mike Frenette Yes, I’ve started using the new PMO Practice Guide as a reference for aligning our PMO goals with actual business value. What I appreciate most is how it emphasizes adaptability especially useful in hybrid environments. We’re not doing a full overhaul, but it’s been helpful for recalibrating our stakeholder engagement and outcome tracking processes. Still a work in progress, but it’s a solid guide for practical improvements.
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May 02, 2025 7:22 PM
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That is great news, Pavan! Any lessons learned around executive awareness of the new approach?
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Mike Frenette Manager, IT PMO| Halifax Water (retired) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
May 02, 2025 3:55 PM
Replying to Francisco Herrera
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Unfortunately, I haven't read that new PMO Practice Guide yet. To be honest, I'm not even sure if they know about it in my organization.



From my point of view, it would be a good idea to have quality circles to compare what the guide says with what we actually do. Like a continuous improvement process.



Maybe with what you all colleagues share in this discussion, I can find some ideas to suggest a review here in my organization.

Regards! Francisco

It is a real change management exercise, but your organization will thanks you for it!
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Mike Frenette Manager, IT PMO| Halifax Water (retired) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
May 02, 2025 6:26 PM
Replying to Pavan Maddi
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Mike Frenette Yes, I’ve started using the new PMO Practice Guide as a reference for aligning our PMO goals with actual business value. What I appreciate most is how it emphasizes adaptability especially useful in hybrid environments. We’re not doing a full overhaul, but it’s been helpful for recalibrating our stakeholder engagement and outcome tracking processes. Still a work in progress, but it’s a solid guide for practical improvements.
That is great news, Pavan! Any lessons learned around executive awareness of the new approach?

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