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ALAMO PMI - thanks for the opportunity to speak about #ChangeManagement with you tonight! Key Takeaways: ✅ Change is a process, not an event ✅ Carefully identify people/groups impacted by the change ✅ Start early and communicate often with these folks ✅ Change Sponsors are extremely important to build a cross-functional change team to support projects managers ✅ If there are a lot of changes, the PM will not have the bandwidth to manage people side of change and the project ✅ Convert early adopters to change champions ✅ Listen and address all questions, concerns, feedback ✅ Customize and keep updating your change strategies ✅ Find tools & techniques to engage & empower people I enjoy speaking to PMI Chapters and other groups. I’m developing a half-day practical/tactical PDD on Change Management. DM me to talk more.

Last month we met with Lindsay for another Lunch and Learn session discussing your first steps as a PMO Manager. Lindsay discusses navigating your first steps, understanding PMO and the Manager role, and gives us some insider advice. If you missed the session or want to watch it back the recording is available below. Click here to watch: https://lnkd.in/eNsVBq93

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🌟 "The success of a PMO lies in its people, their passion, and their commitment to excellence," says Heba Al Shehhi in an insightful interview by Stuart Easton 🎯 Clear governance and executive sponsorship are critical for PMO success. The PMO needs a seat at the table and a voice in decision-making processes to align projects with strategic goals. 📈 Benefit realization is key to project success. Establishing benefit owners, clear roles and responsibilities, and effective communication ensure that project benefits are achieved. 🚀 Change management strategies are essential to overcome resistance and drive adoption of the PMO. Understanding stakeholders, addressing concerns, and providing continuous support are crucial. 💼 Effective leadership requires demonstrating results and impact instead of arguing with superiors. Building trust, providing evidence, and delivering value are more persuasive than words alone. 🎨 Combining creativity and artistry with project management skills can bring a unique perspective and contribute to a PMO's success. Embracing different talents and interests can enhance problem-solving and innovation. Learn more about the winning formula for PMO excellence in Heba Al Shehhi's interview with Stuart Easton. Discover how clear governance, benefit realization, change management, effective leadership, and creativity can take your PMO to the next level. #PMO #ProjectManagement #Leadership #ChangeManagement #Innovation #Creativity

I see a lot of posts about how to improve PMOs here on LI. But they all seem to miss one key factor. None of them consider the performance of the PMO. "Get stakeholder support, get a seat at the table, find out what your stakeholders want, change the name, develop KPIs, be agile, deliver value, align with strategy, and on and on.... But none of them start with 'how mature is your team and your practices?'. Do they know how to 'deliver value', do you have knowledge and skillset to deliver what the stakeholders want, do you understand how to 'be agile', etc.? All of the routine advice (except changing the name 😉) may help improve (not 'fix') things, but, ONLY IF your team is already firing on all cylinders. If you or team are still at the lower end of the maturity scale, (and sadly few will ever admit this) then even if you got these things from leadership, your PMO would still struggle.

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Struggling to showcase the true value of your PMO? Too often, PMOs focus on delivering project outputs rather than achieving strategic business outcomes. It's time to change that narrative. Join industry experts Chriztine Kirk from Planview and Andy Jordan as they delve into: 🔹 How to ensure PMO value generation is recognized by leadership. 🔹 Evolving PMO functions from departmental to enterprise and strategic levels. 🔹 Ensuring projects and related work enable outcomes, not just deliver objectives. This live event will provide actionable insights to help your PMO overcome common challenges and drive strategic success. Don’t miss out! 📅 Date: July 25th, 2024 🕒 Time: 10:30 AM IST | 1 PM SGT | 3 PM AEST 🔗 Click here to register Now: https://lnkd.in/guR6y22X Empower your PMO to be a critical part of strategy delivery. Invite your colleagues and get registered today!

📢 Calling All PMO Managers, Leads, and Directors! 🗓 Join Our Webinar on 3rd October | 12 PM BST 🚀 Webinar Topic: PMO Training Needs Analysis (TNA) As a PMO leader, you understand the importance of continuous development within your team. But how do you accurately identify the training gaps and needs within your organisation? In this webinar, we’ll take a deep dive into our free Training Needs Analysis (TNA) tool and explore how it can transform your PMO's performance and effectiveness. 🌟 Webinar Highlights: - Comprehensive Overview of TNA: Gain a clear understanding of what TNA is and why it’s essential for PMO success. - Practical Steps to Implement TNA: Learn actionable strategies for conducting TNA and applying it within your organisation to drive better results. - Interactive Q&A Session: Get your questions answered and discuss real-world challenges with industry experts. - Get access to our free Training Needs Analysis tool that you can use for your organisation. ⏰ Don’t miss this chance to enhance your PMO’s capabilities! Click below to secure your spot. 👉 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/efEVZT6i