Here at PMO Learning, we want to ensure you’re receiving the right training for you and your team. We host regular taster sessions for both our certification and specialist courses to help give you an insight into the course content, our delivery methods, what our virtual classroom looks like, and to give you the opportunity to meet our fantastic trainers!
We also recently started a new series of Lunch and Learn sessions to discuss various topics, helping PMO Practitioners improve their understanding of the PMO environment!
See below for our previous and upcoming Lunch and Learn/Taster sessions.
In this lunch and learn, Jon Ward talks of two critical aspects of tackling Agile in a PMO.
- How does a PMO act with autonomous, Self-Managing Agile Teams, and
- What are the implications on the PMO of Continuous Improvement in the Agile Teams?
In today’s fast-paced and dynamic business environment, the nature of agile teams has become increasingly important. Agile teams are self-managing, operating within defined parameters while controlling what they do and who does it. Self-management in the workplace is not just an emerging trend or a new HR fad; it is a proven way of working that has revolutionised businesses for decades. If your organisation is implementing Agile, they will be considering self-management. This approach empowers team members to take ownership of their work and make decisions collaboratively.
This approach has implications for how the PMO operates and interacts with teams. The language and behaviour used by the PMO must respect the status of an empowered agile team. For example, monitoring delivery performance is a key responsibility of many PMOs. To maintain the team’s autonomy, we recommend utilising data-driven insights but the metrics used by Agile Teams are different to traditional teams.
Many PMOs have established project methods which work for their organisation and consider that their job is done. But how does this stance recognise the Agile principle of Continuous Improvement?
One aspect of organisational agility is delivering technology and process change quickly and efficiently – using the PMO’s project framework. Applying governance is crucial in the Agile PMO model. PMOs must establish clear agile guidelines while fostering the accountability and responsibility for delivery that exists in the teams.
To achieve the agility required, many organisations have started transforming their project methodologies, seeking more effective means of delivery. However, Agile encourages continuous improvement, so whereas previously, the project framework was the standard. With Agile, it’s now a starting point. Therefore, a PMO must become accustomed to teams adapting the standard and evaluating if their changes are beneficial. How does a PMO act if an “improvement” by a Squad does not have the desired result?
Are you thinking about a career as a PMO (Project Management Office) Manager? Congratulations! This webinar, titled “Your First Steps as a PMO Manager” is designed to provide you with the essential insights and strategies you need to succeed in your new role.
In this engaging and informative webinar, we will walk you through the critical first steps to excel as a PMO Manager. Whether you’re transitioning from a PMO Analyst role or a different role from within the business, this session is tailored to help you navigate the unique challenges and opportunities that come with this role.
We will look at:
Understanding the PMO at a PMO Manager level
The Role of a PMO Manager
Skills and Qualities Needed
Getting Started
Overcoming Challenges
Join us for this empowering webinar, where you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to take your first steps as a PMO Manager. We’re here to help you thrive in your new role and make a lasting impact within your organisation. Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your PMO career with the right knowledge and skills.
Best practice states that having an integrated PMO model (IPM)/ P3O structure allows PMOs to deliver the most value for the organisation. In this lunchtime session, we’ll explore why that is the case how it can be achieved from a top down and a bottom up approach.
Previous Lunch and Learn/Taster Sessions
On the 13th of November, we met with Lindsay for another Lunch and Learn session discussing your first steps as a PMO Administrator.
The purpose of the session is to provide you with the essential insights and strategies you need to succeed in your new role.
On the 6th of October, we met with Eileen for another Lunch and Learn to discuss the topic of the PMO Roadmap.
The purpose of this session is to provide an understanding of why a PMO needs a roadmap and how to build one.
On the 29th of September, we met with Eileen again for a taster session on the Project, Programme & Portfolio Governance Professional (P3GP) course.
The purpose of this session was to provide an understanding of the purpose, use, and benefits of a PMO Service Catalogue. Eileen also discusses what is a service, support based PMOs vs service based PMOs, and PMO service documentation,
The Value Streams and the PMO course is a new offering from PMO Learning and is led by Jon Ward, who is also the trainer for Lean-Agile PMO.
In May we met with Eileen as we launched the Project, Programme, and Portfolio Governance Professional course!
The Essentials for PMO Analysts course launched last year and is the second instalment in a four-part suite from the House of PMO, designed to give training for each level of PMO practitioner ranging from Administrator, Analyst, Manager, and Director.
On Tuesday 4th April we met with Eileen to get an insight into the 3-day MoP® Foundation course!
In March we met with Lindsay for another webinar to discuss the topic of Ten Ways to Use Your PMO Training to get a New Job!
In this taster session Eileen took us through what it’s like to attend a PMO Learning course, what to expect and the technology we use. Eileen then went on to discuss the course structure and content.
On the 3rd of February we hosted the Essentials for PMO Directors Taster Session!
In our taster sessions, we like to give you an insight into how we teach and what you can expect.
In this recorded session, you can also get a feel for the Essentials for PMO Directors course.
On the 13th of January, we hosted the Benefits Management and the Role of the PMO Taster Session!
The purpose of this session was to give an understanding of the content of the Benefits Management and the PMO course and how it is delivered in a virtual environment. Eileen talked us through how at PMO Learning we use Zoom for all virtual courses to be able to show the content, have breakout rooms and chat with all delegates. We also use a variety of technology such as Trello and Miro to complete tasks and exercises throughout the courses.
On the 23rd of January we hosted the second instalment of our Lunch and Learn Sessions!
The topic we discussed today was surrounding the PMO Lifecycle! The purpose of the webinar was to provide an understanding of the stages of a PMO life cycle and the key activities in each stage! It was great to have so many people join us and engage in the chat while Eileen asked everyone to reflect on their own PMO and experiences!
4th November 2022
On the 4th November, we hosted our first Lunch and Learn!
In this webinar, Lindsay discusses how to get started in a PMO role, the role of the PMO Administrator and the courses available such as House of PMO Essentials and P3O® Certifications. Lindsay also then goes on to talk about what career paths are available in PMO, there are so many possibilities which you may have not even realised!
19th August 2022
On the 19th August, we hosted our Setting Up a PMO Taster Session - we met with PMO Learning Director, got an understanding of our virtual classroom, and found out more about the two day course designed to walk you through the practical steps in the set up of a PMO.
12th August 2022
On the 12th of August, we hosted our Essentials for PMO Managers Taster Session, where we took a look at the brand new certification, meet the chief examiner and our trainer, Eileen J Roden, and get a feel for our virtual classroom experience.
8th July 2022
On the 8th July, we hosted our Unlocking Business Agility through Portfolio Management Taster Session!
In this session from PMO Learning, we take a look at the Unlocking Business Agility through Portfolio Management course. It’s a taster session to help you discover the course and take the next steps to signing up.
22nd April 2022
On the 22nd April we hosted the next taster session in our taster session series – this time with the P3O Practitioner Taster Session.
We heard from lead P3O author and PMO Learning Director Eileen J Roden to provide you an insight into the P3O® Practitioner certification - the second and final installment of the P3O® certification suite.
22nd March 2022
On the 22nd March we hosted the next installment in our taster session series – this time taking a look at the Essentials for PMO Administrators certification.
We heard from PMO Learning Director Eileen J Roden to provide you an insight into the Essentials for PMO Administrators certification, our training style, the interactive tools we use in our virtual classroom, and one of our fantastic trainers.
24th February 2022
We join lead P3O® author, and PMO Learning Director Eileen J Roden to find out more about the P3O® Foundation certification, some of the tools and technology we use in our virtual classroom, and our training style
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