
Establishing a Project Management Office (PMO) is a strategic move for any organization aiming to improve how it delivers change. However, the journey to embed a PMO successfully is rarely straightforward. Many professionals encounter common [...]
by Emma Arnaz-Pemberton

Discover the essence of stakeholders in project management: individuals or groups impacted by or influencing planned changes. Learn effective methods to identify stakeholders and conduct thorough stakeholder analysis, assessing their interests, influence, and stance towards change.
by Baz Khinda

Explore the pivotal role of a project sponsor—often termed the 'project champion'—in steering initiatives aligned with organizational goals. Discover their responsibilities, from ensuring project compliance and providing strategic guidance to acting as a crucial point of escalation.
by Karin Maule

We share some practical tips on how you can develop your PMO career, including recommended books, qualifications and networking tips.
by Karin Maule

From the initial shift to remote work in 2020 to the recent return to physical classrooms, discover the insights gained on engagement, effectiveness, and flexibility. Delve into the challenges of nonverbal cues and digital tools like Microsoft Teams and Zoom versus the benefits of in-person interactions. Learn about optimal learning experiences from industry experts and PMOs navigating the new normal in workforce development.
by Baz Khinda

It is often the case that along with the experience of project, programme, or change management comes to the responsibility of setting up a PMO. “It’s just another project”, right? No. Complementing the current Project [...]
by Emma Arnaz-Pemberton

“Lead a change they said … “ but what does it mean? Found yourself in a situation where you need to implement a change? Perhaps you have been put in charge of a change initiative, [...]
by Karin Maule

One of the most common questions we get from PMO practitioners when talking about delivering projects with Agile techniques is “how do I assure Agile projects?”. Assurance is one of the most important services a [...]
by Karin Maule

Explore the evolution of risk management in project environments post-2020. Discover how organizations are adapting with a 4% increase in risk management engagement and a renewed focus on effective strategies. Gain insights from PMO perspectives on implementing these principles to enhance project success and stakeholder confidence.
by Emma Arnaz-Pemberton

Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, Udemy has reported a 425% uptake in online learning. A rise in online learning is important because: Those whose work has been disrupted have taken the time to [...]
by Emma Arnaz-Pemberton

The State of Project Management annual report provides a useful reference when discussing project management qualifications in the UK. Bear in mind the typical contributor to this research works in a large organisation and has [...]
by Vince Hines

My “Lucky PM” tagline is not without a reason: I was fortunate enough to have chosen my career. I purposefully entered the PMO space, having received guidance on what it meant, solid months of training [...]
by Marisa Silva


