Few people of us stood up at the beginning of our career and shouted, “I want to be a project manager!” And yet here we are. So how did this happen? And what does it mean? And what are the implications for the organizations that hire us?
PMO Success Measures–A Proposed Model
What does PMO success look like? And how do we measure it. In part, that depends on just what kind of PMO we are trying to implement, and why. A constructive look at what we might want to measure, and how, to demonstrate the success of our PMOs.
After Certification Comes Reality: Where Do We Go From Here?
We got project management training. Then we were certified. Now we’re out there managing projects. How’s that working for us? A critical look at the challenges of actually doing what we know we should be doing.
Facing The Challenge Of Defining PMO Success
One of the most significant challenges that PMOs face today is the ability to demonstrate their value. In fact, research shows that less than 45% of PMOs are seen to make a significant contribution to project success. Why this matters, and what to do about it.
Buyer Beware: A Consumer’s Guide to PM Certification
While the PMP is considered by many the default certification in project management, it is by no means alone. There are, in fact, many different certifications available, with different standards and differing levels of credibility. A buyer’s guide for the informed consumer.
Training For PM Certification: The Good, The Bad & The Highly Questionable
Certification continues to be a hot topic. Leaving behind the question of why you would seek certification, we now explore how. The biggest challenge for many is the exam. So how do we prepare, and how effective are those approaches?