PMO & Project Leadership Podcast

In the final episode of this short series on PMO Basics we look forward to what the future hold for PMOs across technology, leadership and beyond. This series has be brought to you by Pledge Consulting's Elevate Program. If you're looking to level up your PMO or Project Management career, talk to us today! https://www.pledgeconsulting.com.au/our-services-pmo-project-control-specialists/register-your-interest-in-our-elevate-program/

In this episode of our PMO Basics series we take a look at the best practices that relate to establishing a new (or existing) PMO. Segment 1: Engaging Stakeholders Importance of stakeholder engagement for PMO success. Identify Key Stakeholders: Recognize those with a vested interest in project outcomes. Regular Communication: Keep stakeholders updated consistently. Feedback Loops: Promote two-way communication for refining the PMO's approach. Segment 2: Measuring Success The necessity of metrics to gauge PMO effectiveness. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Metrics such as project completion rates, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction. Consistent Reporting: Spot trends and address issues through regular data collection and reporting. Benchmarking: Compare performance against industry standards or similar organizations. Segment 3: Continuous Training Emphasizing the dynamic nature of project management and the need for ongoing training. Stay Updated with Trends: Keep the team informed of industry changes. Regular Workshops: Share knowledge and tackle common challenges internally. External Courses: Broaden exposure and learning by attending external courses or conferences. Segment 4: Encouraging Flexibility and Adaptability The importance of balancing standardized processes with adaptability. Review Processes Regularly: Ensure the PMO remains agile with periodic reviews. Feedback from Project Teams: Gain insights from those directly involved in projects. Tailor Approaches: Customize project management methods based on various project factors. Segment 5: Leveraging Technology The role of technology in enhancing PMO capabilities. Integrated Project Management Tools: Platforms for collaboration, tracking, and analytics. Automation: Automate repetitive tasks for strategic focus. Stay Updated on Tech Trends: Be informed about emerging technologies in the project management realm.

In this 5 episode series we're going to uncover what a PMO is, how to set one up and how to make it great. In episode 1 we dive into what PMO is, explore some different types of PMO, and delve into the roles and responsibilities that generally define it. Whether you're just starting off in PMO or a seasoned pro, there's something here for everyone.

This week, in the penultimate episode of the series, we hear from renowned portfolio management thought leader Stuart Easton. Stuart is the CEO of Transparent Choice and joined us at the PMO Leadership Symposium to deliver a masterclass on portfolio/project prioritisation. The session talked about some of the fundamentals of effective prioritisation, as well as some of the key business and cultural factors for prioritisation success. We had some great audience questions in the session too. The session was captured on video so if you would like to watch a version with the visuals, head over to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN6brMaU6KI&t=64s Stuart talks in the presentation about some the resources you can find on the Transparent Choice website and you can link to that here. We love feedback and suggestions for future episodes @pledgeconsult on Twitter

Will Thompson is the Agile Transformation Lead at Victoria University. Being based in the Melbourne area, Vic Uni endured an extended lock down during 2020, lasting for 8 months all up. Will talks about some of the strategies he put in place to make sure that the Agile Transformation journey continued during this time of unprecedented stress, and not only continued but continued successfully. Pledge Consulting are Sydney based specialists in PMO and Project Controls. We help organisations do project better! www.pledgeconsulting.com.au

Back in August 2020 Pledge Consulting hosted the PMO Leadership Symposium. The theme was Covid Driven change. We had some fantastic speakers and learned a lot about how PMOs and project delivery teams pivoted this year, to do things differently but to still get the outcomes they needed. Sarah Foxe is the PMO Manager at City of Sydney Council and in this episode she shares some of the strategies she put in place around project governance.