Once PMOs get established, they are often put to use for far more than originally intended. In some instances this can be positive, as their value is appreciated; other expectations may be a step too far. Where does the idea of auditing projects fit in this continuum?
The ‘P’ In PMP: Are We Really A Profession?
We’re called ‘Project Management Professionals’. But is project management really a profession? What would it mean if we were, and do we really want to go there?
Culture Club
Does the culture you have as an organization determine the PMO that you get? It is a critical question to understand in planning the structure and services of the PMO, and the relationship that it will have with the projects it supports.
Projects & Politics: Evil Or Just Inevitable?
Politics are a force to be reckoned with in any organization. As project managers, we ignore them at our peril. Whether we want to or not, we need to address and engage in the politics that surround our projects. Our choice is in how we do that.
Selling The Business Case: Plaid Jacket Not Required
For many of us, the idea of ‘selling’ makes our skin crawl. Yet getting support for a business case, or to initiate a project, is very much a sales process. What can we do to get past the idea of selling, in order to present a business case that works?
PMO Accountability: Comments, Kudos & Brickbats?
Should the PMO be accountable for projects? This is a question that has generated a lively debate. The right answer, as in some many instances, is ‘it depends’. The real question, however, is ‘depends on what?’