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?
Don’t Jump The Shark
It’s easy — and dangerous — to treat project management as a fad. Much of this comes from how project management is adopted — or adapted.
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.
Garbage In, Garbage Out
For many project organizations, the implementation of portfolio management lies heavily on software. We can’t automate vision and strategy, however. Strategy has to come first.