As someone now responsible for a bouncing, baby PMO, you are probably wondering whether you are ready. Can you handle the screaming, the demands, the mess? Part of the battle is recognizing that our role has now changed — and we need a new mindset to be successful.
Business Case Benefits
Business cases are a tool to justify projects in financial terms. But what happens when a project’s value isn’t financial? The short answer is that it has zero impact on the bottom line. Here’s what to do about that.
Planning For Benefits Realization: Defending ROI
Business cases for IT projects experience a high level of mistrust and suspicion. Executives and senior managers often question whether the benefits being claimed can actually be realized, or even if the costs are actually in line. This article takes a look at what is necessary to make a successful business case.
No-How: Managing By PMBOK
Checklists and standards do not constitute methodologies. Processes need to go beyond defining what should be done, and actually define how things need to be accomplished.
Shoulder Struggle
Are PMOs accountable to their organizations? And should they be? This defines a fundamental, and enduring, debate about the role of the PMO. Whether the PMO is accountable for the delivery of projects, or an enabler, is a crucial choice for any organization.
What Makes A Great Project Manager? Insights & Opportunities
What makes a great project manager? What are the attributes that define project management excellence, and what should we need to look for in hiring project managers or—more importantly—recognizing and developing our internal staff capabilities?