Blog Archive

The PMO as Custodian of the Project and Portfolio System of Record

Laith Adel — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:55:39 GMT

One of the most important responsibilities of a Project Management Office is protecting the integrity of the organisation's project and portfolio information.

Top 10 Signs You've Outgrown Spreadsheets for Project & Portfolio Management

Laith Adel — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:20:12 GMT

Spreadsheets are often where project and portfolio management begins. They are familiar, flexible and easy to set up. For a small number of projects, they may be all an organisation needs.

Real-Time PMO Reporting with Almost No Overhead

Laith Adel — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:47:05 GMT

Reporting should be a by-product of the work, not a separate production line.

Why PMOs Should Run Project Portfolio Management Software on Microsoft Power Platform

Laith Adel — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:20:23 GMT

Most project management offices (PMOs) leads do not have a tooling problem. They have a where does the work actually live problem.

PMO Financial Reporting: How to Talk to the CFO About Your Portfolio

Laith Adel — Fri, 15 May 2026 01:43:22 GMT

A translation guide for PMO leaders who keep getting asked "but what does it actually cost?" at PMO financial reporting.

Planning Your Exit from Microsoft Project Online Before September 2026

Laith Adel — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:15:00 GMT

Microsoft has confirmed that Microsoft Project Online will be retired in September 2026, meaning organisations currently relying on it must plan their transition.

Is PMO Dead in 2026? Or Is AI About to Make It Indispensable?

Laith Adel — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:38:42 GMT

For more than a decade, organisations have been told the PMO is either essential or unnecessary overhead. Now AI has entered the equation, and the question is resurfacing with more force.

How Thriving PMOs Drive Value Delivery and Benefits Realisation

Laith Adel — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 03:06:20 GMT

As part of our How to Build a PMO That Thrives series, one of the defining characteristics of a high-performing PMO is its unrelenting focus on delivering value.

What does RAID stand for in project management

Laith Adel — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:17:38 GMT

In the complex world of project management, keeping track of potential issues, uncertainties, and dependencies is essential for delivering projects on time and within budget.

That is where the RAID log comes in. It is a simple yet powerful tool that helps project managers control and communicate risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.

How Thriving PMOs Leverage Technology and Data Analytics for Better Decision-Making

Laith Adel — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:57:19 GMT

As part of our How to Build a PMO That Thrives series, this article explores how modern PMOs use technology and data to drive performance, visibility, and strategic decision-making.