Building a PMO that truly delivers value to the organization seems to be a tall order. While the services may very, there are common attributes that go along way to ensuring success.
Opening The Closet: Learning From Project Failures
It is a nearly universally accepted truth that large IT projects often struggle to succeed. Learning from these failures is essential if we are ever going to improve. A recent task force report helps shed light on these challenges.
Deadly Questions Redux: Resurrecting The Interview
The traditional interview is often an inadequate way of getting to know how someone will actually perform on the job. Redesigning the interview process in a way that works is critical in selecting better candidates.
The PMO As Social Pariah: Discuss
For both executives and project managers alike, the PMO is viewed as a buffer. Rather than being a negative, this is all too often its desired purpose. The consequences for organizations are significant.
Studying The PMO
PMOs have become a hot topic. There are any number of opinions and perspectives on what they are, what they should do and how they should be established. But what is actually being done in practice today in organizations, and what sort of impact is it having?
Deadly Questions For The Killer Candidate
Many of the questions asked during interviews are entirely predictable. They are also behind as many bad hiring decisions as good ones. Interview candidates know what they are likely to be asked, and prep to give you the answers you want to hear. So how do you find that perfect candidate?