Tag Archives: PMO

Teaser, dashboard, scorecard, infographic, and more. 20 corporate content formats explained, and when to actually use each one.

No authority, no mandate, just influence. 7 real lessons on getting people to actually move with a change.

Honestly, this is one of the most memorable RSVP messages I’ve seen.

A new system is launched. A new process is announced. Maybe the organization restructures, adopts AI, or moves to a different way of working. The change team says, “We have successfully implemented new process/technology”. But a few weeks later…

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”

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.

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”

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”

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.

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”