Long projects offer a unique set of challenges for your PMO team—deadlines are months or even years away, significant milestones are often few and far between, and the initial rush of “new project” enthusiasm eventually subsides. How do you maintain your group’s morale, encourage long-term innovation, and keep all eyes firmly on the project’s goals?
Category ‘PMO Development’
Why Consensus Doesn’t Always Equal Project Success (And What You Can Do About It)
Project professionals know that consensus among stakeholders is a critical component in moving a project forward and meeting final objectives. But consensus is just one component of many that must be addressed, and sometimes even the most foundational agreements are too flawed to withstand the future challenges that typically arise.
Project Management Tips: Regulatory Oversight 101
Projects of every size and in any industry may sometimes require regulatory oversight or approval. Working with a regulatory body has the potential to affect every facet of your project, from where documents are archived to how long a particular activity must take.
Project Management Tips: Decentralize Your Thinking
Single minded focus throughout the most critical phases of a project is a must, but it’s also important to maintain a strong, ongoing awareness of the needs and challenges facing your clients and end users. Getting away from your desk and pursuing interactions outside your project team will give you a new perspective that really can make you a better project management professional.
Too Much Sisyphus in Your PMO? Stop Struggling and Start Succeeding
Many project veterans have experienced the frustration caused by the sometimes Sisyphean task of maintaining an experienced and motivated team within their PMO. A legendary king from Greek mythology, Sisyphus was crafty and self-serving.
