It has been difficult to pick up any literature on business strategy and business growth recently without seeing the word "innovation" splattered all over the headlines and content. "Innovation" is such a catchy word these days because the idea inspires people; it connotes taking the innovator to a new height of success. Likewise, there are some companies whose names seem to … [Read more...] about How To Establish an Innovation PMO
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3 Steps To Happiness For Project Managers
Ultimately, after all is said and done, I believe that we all are searching for "happiness" in our lives. It's that combination of emotions, activities and long lasting collaborations which bring us satisfaction and enjoyment from living everyday. When my daughter was married six years ago, I gave a toast in which I addressed "happiness." I said that happiness really … [Read more...] about 3 Steps To Happiness For Project Managers
Benchmarking to Improve the Performance of Your PMO
In recent blog posts, I have discussed how individual project and program managers can improve their capabilities and performance through some simple, yet very tangible and actionable, everyday tasks in the project process. I want to turn now to "benchmarking", an area which can be applied to improve performance on several "scales", whether it be overall performance of a … [Read more...] about Benchmarking to Improve the Performance of Your PMO
How To Build A PMO From The “Grass Roots Level” Using A Clean Sheet Of Paper
Recently I collaborated on a podcast with Wayne Thompson, the host of the very popular blog "Project Management War Stories." Wayne wanted a topic that would continue the theme of PMO structure, organization, and function within a larger enterprise. We decided to revisit the topic of building a PMO from the "grass roots level", which many of you will recognize from my … [Read more...] about How To Build A PMO From The “Grass Roots Level” Using A Clean Sheet Of Paper
“Next Practices” Initiatives And PMO Formation
The usual way that Program Management Offices (PMO) impact the firm's strategy is through the execution of their "value proposition." The execution of projects yields tangible, concrete assets; new processes; or principles of operation that guide the firm and add long term value to the shareholders. This blog post addresses how PMOs can more effectively deliver long term … [Read more...] about “Next Practices” Initiatives And PMO Formation
