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Top 15 Must-Have Skills for Effective PMO Managers

This week we are focusing on PMO Managers, and we are taking a look at the key skills they need to perform their role effectively. These skills are outlined in the Competency Framework and highlighted in the Essentials for PMO Managers course.  The purpose of the PMO Manager role is to set up, run, transform, …

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Essentials for PMO Directors Webinar

On the 20th September we hosted the Essentials for PMO Directors Webinar. We met with Eileen, who took us through the role of a PMO Director, their purpose and key responsibilities. We also discussed the new upcoming Essentials for PMO Directors course on the 14th – 15th November. We got a great insight into the …

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PMO Manager Career Path

I’ve been working as a PMO Manager for a number of years now and I want to progress further into portfolio level PMOs, getting involved in strategy execution and generally working at a more senior level. What do I need to consider to make this transition? As well you know, there are many different types …

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Are you a Chicken Sponsor or a Pig Sponsor?

A number of years ago I was told the analogy of the chicken and the pig and their input to the full English breakfast.  Both were involved – the chicken contributes but the pig is fully committed.  I’ll give you a minute to work that through . . . In similar guises, I now use …

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