How to Prioritize When Everything’s Top Priority
You step into your new PMO role with big plans. You’re ready to bring structure, strategy, and results. But within your first week, it hits you: Every department has its own list of “critical” initiatives. Projects are flying in from all directions—with no clear intake process. Teams are overwhelmed, resources are overcommitted, and leadership can’t […]
The Hidden Enemy of Every PMO: Adoption Failure (and How to Beat It)
If you think success is about building the perfect process or choosing the best tool… you’re already behind. The real challenge? Getting people to use what you built. Adoption is the silent killer of PMOs. You can design the most elegant framework in the world—but if no one engages with it, it fails. Period. I […]
Stop Pleasing Everyone: How Smart PMO Leaders Win by Solving the Right Problems
Most PMOs aren’t failing because of tools, frameworks, or budgets. They’re failing because they don’t know who their real customers are. Yes, you read that right. Customers, not stakeholders. And that confusion is costing your PMO its credibility, its impact—and maybe even your job. Let me tell you a story. Chapter 1: The Wake-Up Call […]
Stop Wasting Time on the Wrong PPM Tool
Anna knew something was wrong. As the head of the PMO at a mid-sized tech company, she had championed the implementation of a new Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) tool 18 months ago. It was supposed to be a game-changer. The tool promised: ✅ Real-time visibility into project progress ✅ Centralized reporting for better decision-making […]
