Supporting Strategic Change in Higher Education – The Role of PMOs
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by Lindsay Scott
1M ago
In the UK, there are currently over 160 universities, boasting a collective student body exceeding 2 million and supported by a workforce of over 200,000 staff. These institutions contribute significantly to the economy, with a combined income of £43.9 billion and generating £130 billion overall. The higher education sector has recently undergone a disruptive phase, with 69% of institutions experiencing considerable change. While the COVID-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst, the sector has recognised the imperative for substantial transformation across academic and professional service department ..read more
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PMO Year End Recap 2023
House of PMO
by Lindsay Scott
4M ago
Each year at the House of PMO we release the top ten trends in PMO to watch out for. We will be releasing the trends for 2024 in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, how did 2023 shape up? Read on for the December 2023 update. *Interested in the previous trends, why not have a [browse here.] PMO Trends for 2023 – Recap Here are the new predictions for 2023, what will it have in store for us? The strategy execution gap: how the strategy breaks into programmes and projects Rethinking the project data strategy to create tangible benefits to the organisation and support rapid delivery and reporti ..read more
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PMO in Higher Education
House of PMO
by Lindsay Scott
4M ago
PMO practitioners working in universities and higher education institutes now have the opportunity to join their own dedicated PMO community with the launch of PMO:HE. PMO:HE has been created by the House of PMO in association with the University of Nottingham in the UK and sees it inaugural conference take place on the 14th March in Nottingham, UK. The inaugural event is a one-day conference which features best practice presentations, case studies from other organisations; facilitated, interactive discussion and networking opportunities. PMO:HE aims to provide higher education PMO professiona ..read more
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New Partnership with the Healthcare Project Change Association (HPCA)
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by Lindsay Scott
5M ago
New collaboration aims to support PMO practitioners across the NHS   The House of PMO and the Healthcare Project Change Association (HPCA) launched their new partnership in October 2023 which will provide PMO professionals working in the NHS today with a PMO network and community to support their professional development and help promote PMO as a change profession across the NHS.   HPCA, the professional association for project, programme, portfolio and change management practitioners working in the NHS today have partnered with the House of PMO to provide NHS-based PMO practitioner ..read more
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From Programme Management to PMO Management
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by Lindsay Scott
8M ago
This article explores the transition of professionals from delivery roles (Project Managers and Programme Managers) to PMO management positions. We delve into the career paths of five PMO Managers who previously worked as Programme Managers. It is widely acknowledged that PMO – project, programme and portfolio management offices – in organisations today take on many different forms and functions. The high-level principle is that a PMO provides support to ensure an organisation’s change activity is delivered successfully. How the PMO chooses to do that depends on different factors such as cost ..read more
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PMOs Today
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by Lindsay Scott
9M ago
The House of PMO is a professional membership body for those work in PMOs today – its focus is helping PMO practitioners to develop themselves, help develop others and contribute to the development of the PMO profession. It is a place where PMO professionals can learn, network, and share ideas. The House of PMO offers a variety of resources, including: Events: The House of PMO hosts various events, including the annual PMO Conference, as well as smaller events such as webinars and meetups. Training: The House of PMO offers a variety of training courses, including the House of PMO Essentials ..read more
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The PMO as a Business Function / Inside PMO Report Launch
House of PMO
by Lindsay Scott
9M ago
The latest Inside PMO Report from the House of PMO focuses on the future of PMO, specifically if the PMO could and should be a business function, much like the finance and HR departments are. As organisations increasingly use portfolios, programmes and projects as the primary drivers of value creation and organisational success. Organisations recognise that projects are how they achieve their strategic goals, deliver products and services, and adapt to changing market conditions. The PMO serves as a central hub for project and change management practices, processes, and standards within an org ..read more
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Attending the PMO Conference 2023
House of PMO
by Lindsay Scott
9M ago
At each PMO Conference, we recruit a few volunteers each time to report on the event – in their own words – so other PMO professionals can get a real feel for the day. Here’s Pamela with her experiences of the day. I attended my first PMO Conference at the etc Venues near Aldgate. I didn’t know what to expect but was looking forward to what the day would bring. It started with a nosebleed as I was arriving in the lift! With the buzz of chatter as attendees patiently waited to sign in, I tended to myself and waited for the bleeding to stop! Once I had registered and entered the venue, I wandere ..read more
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Planisware Back at the PMO Conference as Gold Sponsors
House of PMO
by Chris Taylor
10M ago
The PMO Conference takes place once again in 2023 on the 15th June and we cannot wait to be in a room full of PMO people again! We are also pleased to be welcoming back Planisware as a gold sponsor for the event! Planisware is a global provider of Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solutions. “At Planisware, we help you anticipate tomorrow by adding certainty in innovation and confidence to your decision-making today. Our UK office is situated in the heart of MediaCity, and we are proud to be accredited as a Great Place to Work. If you are interested in ..read more
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Celebrate International PMO Day – 9th May 2023
House of PMO
by Lindsay Scott
1y ago
PMO practitioners around the globe are invited to celebrate their PMOs and their work on a newly established International Day of recognition. International PMO Day – established in 2023 – is about recognising, highlighting, promoting, appreciating, and celebrating PMOs in organisations today. It’s a special day dedicated to PMO and raises awareness about the importance of the effective support of project, programme and portfolio management, promotes best practices, and recognises the valuable work and contribution of PMO professionals across the globe. International PMO Day is not just for th ..read more
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