by Lindsay Scott | Jul 23, 2024 | PMO Roles, PMO
In this article, we wanted to focus on the current PMO leaders within organisations – PMO Leads, PMO Managers, PMO Directors – and anyone working within PMO who is currently responsible for developing the people within the PMO team. We’ve recently...
by Jennifer Bailey | Jul 17, 2024 | PMO
 For current or aspiring PMO Administrators looking to sharpen their skills, enrolling in a dedicated training course can be a game-changer. Such courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this vital role. Here, we address...
by Jennifer Bailey | Jul 10, 2024 | PMO
Ready to elevate your knowledge and have some fun? 🧠🎉 We’ve created a quick quiz – based on real questions you would expect to find in the Essentials for PMO Administrators exam based on the three-day course. It’s a great way to get some insights into the types of...
by Jennifer Bailey | Jul 9, 2024 | PMO
Last month we held an exclusive webinar for our PMO Learning clients to launch our Training Needs Analysis – a vital tool for enhancing organisational and PMO performance. A training need analysis is a process which involves identifying discrepancies between the...
by Jennifer Bailey | Jul 3, 2024 | PMO, Webinar
We had a great time at the London PMO Conference the other week. We had a lot of great conversations with delegates about our training courses and development opportunities. We also had the opportunity to ask delegates what topics they would like to learn in our...
by Lindsay Scott | Jun 25, 2024 | PMO Roles, Coaching
For independent PMO contractors and consultants, finding the time and money for training poses significant challenges. Juggling client demands, scouting for future work, and small business administrative duties often leaves little room for professional development....
by Jennifer Bailey | Jun 17, 2024 | Webinar, PMO
On the 13th of June we met with Eileen for another Lunch and Learn session discussing the topic of the integrated PMO. The purpose of this session is to provide you with insights into what an integrated PMO is, what the benefits are of an integrated PMO model and how...
by Lindsay Scott | Jun 12, 2024 | Essentials for PMO Managers, PMO Essentials for Analysts, PMO
Working within a PMO can bring different career options and the journey from PMO Analyst to PMO Manager is a significant one. Understanding the distinct roles of PMO Analysts and PMO Managers is crucial for professionals considering this transition. This article...
by Jennifer Bailey | Jun 4, 2024 | Essentials for PMO Managers, PMO Roles, PMO
Last month we met with Lindsay for another Lunch and Learn session discussing your first steps as a PMO Manager. The purpose of the session is to provide you with the essential insights and strategies you need to succeed in your new role. Lindsay discusses navigating...
by Jennifer Bailey | May 29, 2024 | PMO
An integrated PMO is a centralised function within an organisation that provides support and oversight for PMOs across various departments. Unlike traditional PMOs, which might operate in isolation for individual projects or business functions, an integrated PMO aims...
by Lindsay Scott | May 21, 2024 | Assurance
According to the PMO Competency Framework, the assurance service and associated activities from the PMO is all about: Providing confidence to the executive, sponsor and stakeholders that the project, programme and/or portfolio remains under control, on track to...
by Jennifer Bailey | May 15, 2024 | PMO Essentials for PMO Administrators, PMO
For the past month, we have been focusing on the role of the PMO Administrator and some of their key responsibilities. The purpose of the PMO Administrator role is to support the Project, Programme, or Portfolio Manager and their team in administrative and secretariat...
by Lindsay Scott | May 8, 2024 | Portfolio Management, PMO, MoP
You may have heard about “doing the right projects and doing the projects right.” In essence, it’s about organisations selecting the right projects and programmes to help them meet their strategic objectives and project managing them correctly to...
by Jennifer Bailey | May 1, 2024 | PMO, Value Streams, Webinar, Agile, Lean-Agile PMO
Last week we had the pleasure of having one of our trainers Jon Ward leading our Lunch and Learn webinar, discussing the topic of tackling agile in PMO. Jon Ward is the lead trainer for two of our specialist courses, Lean-Agile PMO and Continuous Improvement for the...
by Jennifer Bailey | Apr 24, 2024 | PMO
International PMO Day is all about highlighting, promoting and appreciating PMOs in organisations across the globe. It takes place on the second Tuesday in May each year, and in 2024 we will be celebrating on the 14th of May. PMOs come in all shapes and sizes and they...
by Jennifer Bailey | Apr 17, 2024 | P3G, Governance, PMO
For the past two weeks, we have been focusing a lot on governance, as we know this is a hot topic for many organisations. We have been posting on our LinkedIn group each day the pain points in governance and how to tackle them. Click here to join our LinkedIn Group to...
