by Jennifer Bailey | Dec 2, 2025 | Essentials for PMO Managers, PMO
If you talk to PMO Managers about their work, you will often hear the same thing. No two days are the same, the challenges keep evolving and the role sits right at the centre of how an organisation delivers change. The PMO Manager position is both demanding and...
by Jennifer Bailey | Nov 25, 2025 | Webinar, PMO
Last week we met with Eileen for another Lunch and Learn webinar discussing the PMO roadmap. In the session she explored what a roadmap should do, why every PMO benefits from having one, and how it can clearly communicate the value the PMO plans to deliver. Eileen...
by Jennifer Bailey | Nov 18, 2025 | PMO Conference, PMO
Last week’s PMO Conference in Edinburgh carried the familiar energy that emerges when a room is filled with PMO professionals who are committed to developing their capability. We attended and exhibited throughout the event, and from the moment the doors opened,...
by Jennifer Bailey | Nov 7, 2025 | PMO, PMO Development Plans
PMO professionals are often focused on supporting delivery for others, keeping projects, programmes, and portfolios moving smoothly. Yet, when it comes to the development of the PMO team itself, planning and investment can easily fall behind. A PMO development plan...
by Jennifer Bailey | Nov 4, 2025 | PMO
As the year comes to an end, many PMO professionals find a brief pause in the pace of delivery. It offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on performance, progress and priorities. This is the moment to consider what has worked well, where improvements could be made...
by Jennifer Bailey | Oct 28, 2025 | Assurance, PMO
Project reviews sound simple on paper. Hold a meeting, gather evidence, ask the right questions, and write a report. In practice, they are far more complex. Reviews are not just about process or paperwork; they are about people, timing, and judgement. They can reveal...
by Jennifer Bailey | Oct 20, 2025 | PMO TNA, PMO
We recently ran our PMO TNA – A Practical Approach to Development webinar, and it was a great session with plenty of questions and discussion from PMO professionals. We talked about how a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) gives structure to PMO development, helping...
by Jennifer Bailey | Oct 8, 2025 | PMO
We’re pleased to share that PMO Learning will be exhibiting at the PMO Conference in Edinburgh on Wednesday 12th November. It’s always a highlight in the PMO calendar and a great opportunity to connect with so many people who care deeply about developing strong,...
by Jennifer Bailey | Oct 7, 2025 | PMO
We often talk with organisations and PMO professionals about the importance of developing portfolio-level capability. It’s the point where strategy meets delivery, where the PMO shifts from supporting projects to helping shape what the organisation invests in and why....
by Lindsay Scott | Sep 30, 2025 | Essentials for PMO Managers, PMO
At a glance, the difference between a Project Manager and a PMO Manager might seem pretty clear – one runs a project, the other runs an office. But once you scratch the surface, the comparison becomes much more interesting. And messier. So let’s start simple. A...
by Jennifer Bailey | Sep 22, 2025 | IMPACT Engine, PMO
The IMPACT Engine author Laura Barnard, recently ran an exclusive live webinar where she talked about how PMO professionals at all levels can go from “order takers” to trusted strategic advisors in their organisations. In this exclusive session, she shared practical...
by Jennifer Bailey | Sep 16, 2025 | PMO, Bespoke PMO Training
Earlier this June, we at had the pleasure of attending and exhibiting at the PMO Conference in London. As always, the event was full of insights, conversations, and those lightbulb moments that remind us why the PMO community is such a vibrant one. One of the most...
by Jennifer Bailey | Sep 10, 2025 | IMPACT Engine, PMO
At PMO Learning, we’re always thinking about how PMO professionals can go beyond just ticking boxes and really make a difference. One of the ideas that’s resonated recently is The IMPACT Engine by Laura Barnard. It’s not another dry “best practice” book – it...
by Jennifer Bailey | Sep 3, 2025 | Benefits Management, PMO
Projects and programmes are ultimately judged not just by whether they finish on schedule or within budget, but by the value they create for the business. This value, often described as benefits, can take many forms: financial savings, improved efficiency, enhanced...
by Jennifer Bailey | Aug 26, 2025 | Webinar, PMO
Last week we were back with Lindsay and Eileen for another of our popular “Ask Us Anything” sessions – this time focused on PMO CVs, careers, and industry trends. These webinars are a chance for PMO professionals to put forward their questions, whether it’s about...
by Jennifer Bailey | Aug 19, 2025 | IMPACT Engine, PMO
Every great idea starts with a spark – that lightbulb moment when everything clicks. Earlier this year, in Florida, Lindsay, Eileen, and Laura Barnard from PMO Strategies had one of those moments. In this behind-the-scenes video below, you’ll meet the three of...
