PMcrunch

There has been a tremendous amount of buzz more recently about PMOs, otherwise known as Project Management Offices. Here is what a select group of experts are saying about PMOs today.

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PRINCE2 - PRojects IN Controlled Environments - is a major worldwide project management framework, or methodology. It takes a different approach than the PMI’s PMBOK, but the goal of both is to improve project performance. While PMBOK is generally well-accepted worldwide, it is by far the leading approach in North America. PRINCE2 on the other hand is strongest in the United Kingdom, with a strong presence in Europe, Australia, and other typically English-speaking countries outside North America. But both are expanding there reach on a constant basis as the world gradually “projectizes.”

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There are 3 basic types of Project Management Office (PMO) organizations. They vary in the degree of control and influence they have on projects within the organization.

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We as Project Managers are often in situations that put us in leadership roles, directly leading teams of individuals. In such roles, there is sometimes a tendency to ‘detach’ ones self from the collegiality that might exist on – and be beneficial to - the team.

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Is management as a profession? What about project management? Elite business schools today are at a crossroads, especially since the rise of business education in China and India. How will this impact project management as a profession and a creer choice?

Is management a profession? What makes something a profession - a specialty?

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There are a number of project management certifications available worldwide. Here is a quick summary of what they are about, and links to learn more.

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Here are some quick pointers on leadership development and soft skills training:
 
Any training assumes that a person has a strong foundation of values, beliefs, habits, etc.  These are critical to ensuring the person internalizes the training correctly.  This is why continuous [tag]personal improvement[/tag] – building good habits, developing healthy attitudes, strong character, and the […]

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Someone recently asked in a forum for advice on what they should do next in their career, with a keen interest in what certification could do for them.  I responded:
 
“I would go for something that will help you specifically to get your next job, or perform better in your current job.  The post I […]

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Project leadership skills - no matter how complex - may be attained through continuing education and training. As a complement to continuing practical experience, enrolling in a course on leadership and project management is the best way to be trained.

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