By Jennifer Bailey
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 current and desired levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a job. It …
By Jennifer Bailey
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 future webinars. Every month we host Taster Sessions of …
By Jennifer Bailey
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 an integrated PMO model can …
By Jennifer Bailey
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 your first steps, understanding PMO and the Manager role, …
By Jennifer Bailey
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 to standardise project management practices across the organisation. Some of the key characteristics of an integrated PMO …
By Jennifer Bailey
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 are are vital to the development and …
By Jennifer Bailey
Stepping into the role of a PMO Administrator marks the beginning of an exciting career filled with opportunities, challenges, and growth. This blog hopes to provide you with the essential insights and advice you need to succeed in your new role. Here are some of the main things you need to think about when looking …
By Jennifer Bailey
What is microlearning? Microlearning is an approach to learning new information in small bite-sized chunks. Typically, microlearning is in short bursts under 10 minutes, and can be as short as one minute. Below are some microlearning content examples: Short videos Audio (short snippets of speech or music) Images (photos, illustrations) Text (phrases, short paragraphs) Tests …
By Lindsay Scott
Every so often a new book comes along which has a big impact in the world of PMO. In 2022, the Project, Programme, and Portfolio Governance (P3G) book was launched by TSO and a course and examination followed. At PMO Learning, we are always looking for learning and development options for PMO practitioners and this …
By Jennifer Bailey
In today’s dynamic and competitive business environment, organisations face constant challenges that require skilled and adaptable teams to navigate successfully. One strategic approach to enhancing team performance is through investing in training courses which you bring in-house so the team learns together. Courses like a benefits management course for example can be tailored to meet …
By Jennifer Bailey
In this Lunch and Learn, Eileen discusses the benefits of in-house training courses for teams within an organisation. If you have six or more members of staff at your organisation wanting to take the same PMO course, you can run it internally at your location or virtually. It is much more cost and time-effective to …
By Jennifer Bailey
Last week we met with Lindsay for another Lunch and Learn session to discuss PMO training courses and more specifically, picking the right ones for your role in PMO. The purpose of the session was to explore the different training courses that exist for people working in PMO today. Lindsay goes on to discuss what …
By Jennifer Bailey
The role of the PMO Administrator is pivotal in the successful execution of projects within an organisation. The responsibilities of a PMO Administrator are outlined in the PMO Competency Framework and the Essentials for PMO Administrator course. Some of these responsibilities include; Providing a comprehensive administrative service including assisting in setting up workshops, and meetings, …
By Jennifer Bailey
At PMO Learning, we offer in-house training for both specialist PMO courses, and PMO certification courses. How does it work? If you have six or more members of staff wanting to take the same PMO course, it is much more cost and time-effective to host the training course yourself. You set the location either virtual or in …
By Jennifer Bailey
Last week we had the pleasure of exhibiting at the PMO Conference in Edinburgh. We have been attending and exhibiting the PMO conference in both London and Edinburgh for a number of years now. It’s great to see the conference growing with more delegates and exhibitors than ever before. We had some great conversations around …
By Jennifer Bailey
A PMO plays a pivotal role in ensuring that an organisation’s objectives are met efficiently and effectively in projects. A PMO provides a variety of crucial and important elements including standardisation and consistency across project management practices, to ensure that all projects across an organisation have a higher chance of success. A PMO also aids …
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