Save the PMO!
byDo C-level executives make arbitrary decisions to kill PMOs? Alarming as this idea may seem, many organizations nowadays are building up a track record in terminating the services of their PMOs right after kicking the tires.
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Self Help for PMs
byProject managers need to support one another--does your PMO support that? A lot of organizations recognize the need to have project managers share best practices and ideas across the PMO, but very few do it well. Here's some advice for adopting the right model.
Self-Managed Waterfall?
byOne of the cornerstones of agile is the concept of self-managed teams. Does that concept translate into more traditional project areas?
Selling the PMO: Are They Still Relevant?
byDo PMOs have value? Arguably, yes. At least...sometimes. According to the results of recent research, the presence of a PMO was often a contributor to the attainment of organizational value. What was of particular concern, however, was the actual role of the PMO within the organization. Two broad types emerged within the research; find out what they are inside...
Selling the Value Of The PMO: What's In It For Me?
byWe have talked about measures, benchmarking and the ability to provide a comparative assessment of performance. At this point, you should be able to fully define what your PMO is, what it will do, and how you are going to measure its success. But there is one thing that we haven't yet done--actually sell it to someone.
Setting the Standard
byPMOs are responsible for establishing standards--but what should those standards be? This article will explore a few of the things to consider when establishing a model for project process compliance.
Setting Up a PMO to Succeed
byThe project management office is not always in the right position at the right time to help projects. But with some careful planning, you can set up the PMO to succeed.
Setting Up a PMO--A Million-Dollar Question?
byWhat's it worth to get a step-by-step guide to setting up at PMO? Some think it's worth a huge chunk of change. Here's one free for the asking.
Should Your PMO Go Rogue?
byIf your PMO doesn’t have a clear mandate, or if the mandate seems misaligned with the things that actually drive improvements, is it okay for it to “go rogue”—to subversively do what it thinks is best even without a mandate?
Should Your PMO Transform into an Agile Management Office?
byHas your organization ever considered transforming its PMO into an AMO—an agile management office? Follow these seven steps to see if it’s the right solution.
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