Project Management Blog Articles

Recently, the title of Project Manager has been severely abused to say the least, with programs such as ‘The Apprentice’ seriously misrepresenting just what a true PM does, portraying them as little more than performing circus clowns, incompetent task managers, bullies and chancers. Read the rest of this entry »

Most projects have two factors in common i.e. they involve people and they bring about change. These two factors are fundamental to the success of any project yet they are given only scant reference in the ‘models’ of project management.

The psychology of managing people and change is increasingly emerging as a significant success factor in project management. Make sure you pay these factors sufficient attention.

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The PMO Acid Test
How successful is your own PMO?

Take the 5 question PMO ‘acid’ test:

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With the HRM (Human Resource Management) guide, currently reporting UK unemployment at 8.3% (possibly higher depending on who you choose to believe),  it is a buyer’s market for employers that are hiring and employers are only looking to higher those who are currently working. There is a perception that if you are still employed in today’s economic climate, you are a “strong performer” or on the “A team” or have significant value. Employers would rather fill openings with candidates who are working elsewhere.

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The Project Management Office (PMO) in a business or professional enterprise is the department or group that defines and maintains the standards of process, generally related to project management, within the organization.

The PMO:

• Strives to introduce economies of repetition in the execution of projects.
• Aims to reduce project risk through common practice & quality assurance.
• Links business strategy to project based execution of that strategy. Read the rest of this entry »