6 questions to answer to secure the future of your PMO
There are project management offices (PMOs) that constantly need to justify their existence and others that are successful and thriving. Download our free checklist and we’ll take you through the questions you need to answer to improve your PMO’s reputation.
PMO maturity: Mapping a journey from cost centre to strategic asset
As project management offices mature, they move from a bureaucratic cost centre to a value-driven asset. Embarking on a PMO maturity journey can unlock the value of your PMO and drive it towards a more supportive, strategic role.
What is a project centre of excellence and why do you need one?
For many project-led or project-focused organisations, the project management office is synonymous with a centre of excellence (CoE). In reality, however, some organisations set up a standalone centre of excellence rather than having a full-service PMO, and some set up the CoE as a separate function to the PMO. Here we unravel what a CoE
Checklist for a successful project management office (PMO)
When project management office (PMO) success is so closely tied to organisational success, it is essential to set up your PMO to ensure the best possible outcomes. Download this checklist of the most important elements to consider.
4 symptoms of a struggling project management office (PMO) – and how to treat them
Almost one in five PMOs are disbanded due to their inability to show value to the organisation. Here’s how to spot a struggling PMO and the remedies you can use to help rescue it.
What is a hybrid PMO and how can you achieve it?
Rather than creating potential silos by enforcing an agile-only delivery approach, a hybrid PMO recognises the need for various delivery styles and gives delivery teams the option to choose the most appropriate approach for specific projects. Here’s how to build your hybrid PMO. There’s no doubt that the continuing spread of Agile approaches/ methodologies in
Lean Portfolio Management: the key to getting back on track in 2022
Looking to get back on track after the events of 2021? Find out how to align strategy with execution using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) through Lean Portfolio Management. Apply lean and systems thinking to strategy and investment funding to enable business agility. Within today’s environment, organisations are struggling to make decisions about what they
Is your risk-management approach consistent?
Project and programme managers who apply a consistent risk-management approach are more likely to see positive outcomes, no matter the organisation or industry. Unfortunately, research shows as many as two-thirds fail to do so.
Download our infographic for tips, tricks and critical advice for embracing effective risk management in your Project Community/ PMO.
What PMO leaders need to thrive
Like all successful leaders, heads of PMOs must possess both hard and soft skills in order to drive their teams, and their careers, forward. But elevation into a leadership role often occurs based on hard skills alone. This can lead to a state of cognitive dissonance well known to anyone in business: “What got you
PMOs and P3O® – The benefits for you and your organisation
PMOs and P3O® – The benefits for you and your organisation PMOs can be structured in various ways from a person performing multiple functions, to a single centralised support office, through to a set of distributed offices offering decision-enabling and support services. The Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O) guide from AXELOS brings present guidance