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Practical writing on PPM, PMO operating models and the Power Platform.
Jul 16, 2026
Real-Time PMO Reporting with Almost No Overhead
Reporting should be a by-product of the work, not a separate production line.
Jun 24, 2026
Why PMOs Should Run Project Portfolio Management Software on Microsoft Power Platform
Most project management offices (PMOs) leads do not have a tooling problem. They have a where does the work actually live problem.
May 15, 2026
PMO Financial Reporting: How to Talk to the CFO About Your Portfolio
A translation guide for PMO leaders who keep getting asked "but what does it actually cost?" at PMO financial reporting.
Sep 4, 2023
Project Financial Management Integrations with pmo365
Project financial management integrations with ERPs (enterprise resource platforms) offer major advantages for running projects...
Jul 26, 2023
How to Improve Your PMO Training
Have you considered the value of PMO training? The recent Project Management Office Conference in London suggests this relatively...
May 28, 2023
Strategic Planning and Project Management: 5 Ways to Combine Them
Strategic planning and project management – it may not be obvious how these two management tasks complement each other. However,...
Apr 16, 2023
PPM Solutions: Project Management for Universities
Project management for universities involves a set of unique challenges. Their projects are diverse, ranging from business and...
Apr 2, 2023
How to Streamline Data for Construction Project Management Services
Those who work in construction project management services know that logistical overheads arise in every project. Disconnect...
Mar 4, 2023
How PMOs Can Access Microsoft 365 in New Zealand
Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based suite of productivity and collaboration tools. It includes popular applications like Word,...
Mar 4, 2023
Benefits Management Solutions – What You Need to Know
Essentially, benefit management solutions help organisations describe and capture the strategic value generated by their...
Mar 3, 2023
5 Ways to use RAID Logs for Project Reviews
Did you know you can improve the efficiency of your project meetings by using RAID Logs for project reviews?
Nov 12, 2022
Strategic Roadmaps: The Value of Strategic Alignment
The strategic roadmap is less commonly discussed than project and product roadmaps. Yet, it is the higher level roadmap because...
Sep 14, 2022
Organisational Governance Explained: The Keys to Success
Organisational governance for project management is not a new concept. However, project managers still often misunderstand it,...
Aug 2, 2022
A Guide to Risk Scenario Planning
We’ve all learnt over the past few years that anything can happen. So, how can we apply that experience to our approaches to...
Mar 3, 2022
An Introduction to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), is the solution to the issue between Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Agile, as it is, can be challenging and ineffective to implement in larger organisations. So, many enterprise-sized organisations still use Waterfall, even if their product or service is better suited to Agile. This introduction to SAFe fills exactly that gap- its an Agile-based framework for larger organisations.
Mar 1, 2022
7 Barriers to Enterprise Digital Transformation
Enterprise digital transformation was forced upon many organisations due to the arrival of the pandemic 2020. They had to quickly...
Feb 28, 2022
What is the Transformation Office?
The Transformation Office emerged to fill the gap between transformation strategy and implementation. Sometimes known as the...
Feb 19, 2022
The Seven Causes of Project Failure
Projects fail. A lot. Research from KPMG shows that 70% of organisations experience at least one project failure. And 50% of...
Feb 2, 2022
Introduction to ITSM: IT Service Management
Projects are the critical vehicles through which businesses grow. As businesses grow to handle a wider diversity and range of...
Jan 25, 2022
The Project Management Software Comparison: Monday.com vs Microsoft Project
As project management becomes more and more complex, so do project management software. Monday.com, one of the new solutions on the block, has gained a significant following since its release in 2012. How does it compare with the other solutions? This is our comparison: Monday.com vs Microsoft Project.
Jan 25, 2022
Digital Transformation in Project Management- The Evolving Role of the PMO
Digital transformation has been sweeping through organisations to meet the demands of our digitised world. However, successful...
Jan 18, 2022
Wrike vs Basecamp: 5 Key Differences
Finding the right project management tool is no easy task. There’s a whole range of different features to compare and a host of...
Jan 13, 2022
Wrike vs Jira: How do they compare?
Pitching Wrike vs Jira against each other as popular project management tools for Agile-based teams, how do they compare? We discuss the pros and cons of each while making some critical comparisons to help you choose.
Dec 22, 2021
7 Considerations in IT Governance Frameworks
Considering the benefits that IT Governance Frameworks bring, it’s unfortunate that there isn’t a standardised IT Governance...
Dec 17, 2021
What is IT Governance? An introduction
What is IT Governance exactly, and why do we need it? Well, with the rising integration of technology into our lives, the demand...
Dec 4, 2021
7 Causes for Poor Corporate Governance
While the benefits of organisational governance may be plentiful, it can be challenging to develop effective governance frameworks. To help you avoid some of the common hiccups when implementing a governance framework, we’ve compiled the seven key causes of poor corporate governance. By being aware of these causes, you’ll be able to implement your corporate governance strategy smoothly and effectively.
Dec 2, 2021
Guide to Work Breakdown Structures
As projects increase in size and complexity, project managers need reliable method of breaking down their workload. As their name would suggest, Work Breakdown Structures are exactly that- a tool project managers can use to divide up their projects into actionable chunks. This ensures a smooth delivery of projects. Consider this your guide to work breakdown structures. We’ll look at what they are, why they are important, and how to build one!
Nov 4, 2021
4 Common Benefits Management Mistakes
Benefits management is gaining traction and it is not just because of hype. Research shows that there is a positive relationship...
Oct 1, 2021
How to Find a Strong EPMO Manager
The EPMO plays a critical role in an organisation, and relies on a strong manager to function at its best. So how do you spot a...
Sep 24, 2021
Types of AI Technologies in Project Management
In our dynamic project management landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an ever-evolving subject. As a result, it can be...
Sep 14, 2021
How to prepare your PMO for AI
With the release of ChatGPT at the end of 2022, the world is using AI more than ever before. As these AI tools become more...
Sep 1, 2021
The Top 9 Benefits of Power BI
Power Business Intelligence, or Power BI, is a powerful tool for businesses moving into the digital era. As we continue to value...
Aug 5, 2021
A Demand Manager: Why you need one in your PMO
Most PMOs recognise know that demand management is time-consuming and complex. But we also all know it is central to the business strategy. Here’s our take. Read why having a demand manager on your PMO is beneficial to your organisation.
Aug 3, 2021
What is a PMO, and does Your Organisation Need One?
We use a lot of acronyms in the project management space, one of the most common being PMO. PMOs, or Project Management Offices, have grown tremendously in popularity over the last decade. According to The State of PMO, the number of businesses with a PMO has almost doubled since 2000. So, what is a PMO? Does your organisation need one? How will it benefit your organisation?
Jul 29, 2021
A Guide to an Effective EPMO Framework
You’ve heard about EPMOs, and you’re ready to set one up in your own organisation. Amazing! We’ve put together an easy roadmap...
Jul 27, 2021
Build a Strong PMO in 8 steps
So, after you’ve read about PMOs and how they contribute to successful organisations, you’re committed to establishing your own...
Jul 22, 2021
The Top 10 Benefits of having a PMO
While PMOs aren’t new in the project management space, their implementation continues to provide benefits to all project teams...
Jul 6, 2021
The Guide to Effective Product Management
Although Product Management is gaining traction, it can be confusing what it actually is. This blog will clarify your...
Jul 2, 2021
How to be an Effective Project Manager
What does an Effective Project Manager do? There are many different tasks that a project manager needs to do as part of their...
Jan 30, 2021
What is Project Portfolio Management?
Project Portfolio Management (PPM) is a process that project managers and project management offices (PMO) use to analyse and evaluate the expected return of a project. By consolidating and organising every piece of data about current and proposed projects, project portfolio managers provide informed analysis and forecasting for businesses that are looking forward to investing in new projects.
Jan 21, 2021
5 Signs your PMO Team is Under-performing
Setting up and working in a PMO isn’t always smooth sailing, and it doesn’t take much to rock the boat. As project managers, we know how easy it is to miss warning signs in our PMO. To help you with this, we’ve compiled the most common red flags that indicate your PMO isn’t working as it should.
Jan 20, 2021
The Top 5 Soft Skills for a Successful PMO Leader
As PMO leaders, we can get lost in our focus on achieving results. Oftentimes, this means we rely on our technical knowledge to complete our responsibilities. However, we shouldn’t underestimate the importance of soft skills in a PMO leader. These critical skills are as important as technical hard skills, and maintains positive results and culture in your PMO.
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