By Graham Burke
This week, we’re talking to our Setting Up a PMO trainer, and PMO coach, Graham Burke. Graham is talking through his experiences leading the course and what you can expect as a delegate! Are you new to PMO? Have you been asked to set up a PMO, because you look like you know something about …
By Hannah Roden
Here at PMO Learning we have some exciting events coming up in 2021 for those who are looking to set up and establish a successful PMO. PMO Learning Course PMO Learning also hosts a two day course, Setting Up a PMO, which walks you through the practical steps in the set up of a PMO. …
By Lindsay Scott
Are you autodidactic? That’s the term you would use if you are like one of the many people who are self-taught. If you prefer the option of self-study, through picking up a book, watching YouTube sessions, or utilising eLearning you’re one of those people who have picked up the self-learning strategies you need to stay …
By Hannah Roden
All projects seek to deliver a product, or deliverables – this could be anything, ranging from a new database, to a new warehouse, to a new IT system. In the video below, Eileen talks of her ‘Blue Box’ diagram, which seeks to provide a clear understanding of what project management is there to deliver. Eileen …
By Hannah Roden
The Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®) Certifications from AXELOS are the most popular qualifications in the UK for people working within or leading a PMO function. Many PMOs operating today have adopted the P3O® model. There are currently 2 available P3O® Certifications: Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®) Foundation Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices …
By Hannah Roden
When working in a PMO, we often come across Product Breakdown Diagrams (PBD), a document which seeks to establish the components which will comprise to form the final project product. A simple way to understand Product Breakdown Diagrams is as the shopping list for the project – what items do we need to deliver the …
By Hannah Roden
When completing formal training, what are our typical objectives? To pass an exam? To get a grasp on new PMO concepts? To take what you have learned and implement it within your organisation? Whilst all of these objectives are valid, it is very rare we recognise the ‘softer’ benefits of completing training courses. PMO Learning …
By Hannah Roden
We’ve got some great upcoming courses and events for those looking to establish a a PMO within their organisation. We have a fantastic two day virtual course coming up in November, Setting Up A PMO, a hands-on course and workshop which walks you through the practical steps in the set up of a PMO. Delegates will …
By Hannah Roden
For many new to the world of the PMO, it can be intimidating and challenging to get a grasp on the new concepts, processes and and acronyms, and activity diagrams can be one of the most difficult to wrap your head around. However, they are a vital part of successful project delivery, and aid project …
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