by PMO Advisory | Jul 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Here are some key IT project mediation skills and tactics: (1) call time on the project to iron these disputes, (2) listen, (3) compromise, (4) continue to follow up with project members after your meetings. IT project managers often find that project mediation...
by PMO Advisory | Jul 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
“PMOs that attempt to force methodology and processes will not be sought by today’s project managers, which lead to the PMO’s eventual decommissioning. A good PMO: Helps establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that support business objectives; Utilizes all...
by PMO Advisory | Jul 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Project managers have a role in ensuring that an organization’s expected benefits are delivered once a project is complete. It’s especially important to activate that role during project execution, when benefits can be derailed due to changes in the business, resource...
by PMO Advisory | Jul 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Frank J. DeLuca for Informationweek writes: “Set the foundation: Appoint a champion and develop a prioritization process. Even with an engaged executive team, you still need a PMO process champion. An IT leader can be a good choice because many initiatives...
by PMO Advisory | Jul 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
PMO Advisory LLC is expanding their Business Execution Essentials series of courses designed to train people at all levels and in all business spaces on how to embark on an exciting journey in project management and navigate up the ladder including to the C-Suite of...
by PMO Advisory | Jul 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
While PMP and CAPM are the two main go-tos for certification, Coursera and ALISON offer alternatives. Coursera: Project Management Specialization Courses Coursera, a MOOC platform, offers a specialization in project management. Students can pick-and-choose individual...
by PMO Advisory | Jul 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
“The recovery of a troubled project is a great learning opportunity for any organization. When it goes wrong, it can go wrong really fast and oftentimes with severe impact. There is a reason why projects derail and there is nothing wrong with that, as long as...
by PMO Advisory | Jul 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Maneesh Dutt, Mind Map & Project Management Expert, has released the second edition of his book, “Mind Maps for Effective Project Management”. This Book introduces the concept of Mind Maps and showcases opportunities for Mind Mapping along the complete life cycle...
by PMO Advisory | Jul 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Karla Cook for Hubspot writes (excerpted): Project management stems from a solid foundation of planning, time management, and good old-fashioned organization, but a lot can go wrong along the way. A study of 10,640 projects from 200 companies in various industries...
by PMO Advisory | Jul 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
(excerpt…) “They have to have skills to achieve good communication with stakeholders. With their people skills, they develop trust and maintain strong channels of communication with interested parties: project’s sponsors, parties who benefit from the...
