As a PMO lead, you know how quickly project data can become overwhelming. Dashboards help you step back and see the full portfolio – progress, risks, and trends – while leaderboards zoom in to energize teams by highlighting who’s excelling in day-to-day execution. Both tools are powerful, but they serve very different purposes. Let’s breakContinue reading “Dashboard vs Leaderboard”
Category Archives: Delivery Management
Mind Over Matter
I recently read an insightful article on “Mind Over Matter” in Book Magazine that really got me thinking about mental health. It’s not just about overcoming a temporary setback or healing from a physical injury, like a broken bone. The journey of mental well-being is ongoing, even when you start feeling better. One of theContinue reading “Mind Over Matter”
Embracing Client Zero: A new paradigm for PMOs
As someone deeply immersed in the world of PMO, I recently stumbled upon an intriguing concept that resonates profoundly with the role of a Project Management Office: Client Zero.
Stop guessing your prompts, Use these 5 Frameworks Instead
5 ChatGPT prompt frameworks broken down into real, fillable inputs, Role, Task, Context, Steps, and more, explained simply.
Maker vs. Meeting Time
A few months ago, I had a week packed with 15 meetings. Not a single one was unnecessary, and many of them were quite productive. That’s when I realized I had fallen into a trap. I was living on a meeting-time schedule. At the same time, I was trying to do maker-time work. Defining theContinue reading “Maker vs. Meeting Time”
Thought Leadership
Becoming a Thought Leader in PMO: Strategies for Establishing Your Expertise In the dynamic world of project management, establishing oneself as a thought leader is essential for driving innovation and influencing best practices. As someone in the Project Management Office, we have a unique vantage point to offer insights that can shape the future ofContinue reading “Thought Leadership”
Mega Prompt: Communication Review Assistant
Before you hit Send, what if you could get a second pair of eyes on your message? I created a simple AI prompt to check how my communication might actually be understood before I send it.
The Year I stopped calling myself Non-Technical
Sometimes the biggest barrier is not technology. It is the belief that something is simply “not for us.” One small VBA script changed that belief for me.
Dear PMO, Set your Goals
Setting goals can be tough for PMO professionals, who juggle many tasks in project management. Learning from experienced PMO managers shows us a valuable tip: using a structured FY goals template makes this easier. It helps teams clarify what they want to achieve, stay accountable, and grow personally and as a team. This article exploresContinue reading “Dear PMO, Set your Goals”
Early Benefits of Adopting Agile
Earning my PMI-Agile Certified Professional Certification on 25th Jan 2025 was more than just a career milestone: it was an eye-opener. As an Agilist, I naturally started implementing Agile methodologies, tools, and techniques at home, and the results were truly transformational. Seeing firsthand how Agile principles help children become more organized, adaptable, and responsible reinforced my belief that Agile isn’t just for theContinue reading “Early Benefits of Adopting Agile”