In this episode of the PMO Community Podcast, Aina Alive hosts Demi Anderson, a strategic PMO leader, to discuss transforming PMOs from administrative functions to strategic assets that align with organizational goals. Demi shares insights on evolving PMOs, practical strategies for aligning with long-term business goals, the rise of the Chief Project Officer, and overcoming resistance to change.

Key Moments:

• [3:10] The evolution of PMOs from administrative entities to strategic business partners, with a specific example of transformation.
• [10:55] Practical steps for PMO leaders to align initiatives with long-term organizational goals, including a real-world success story.
• [15:00] The rising prominence of the Chief Project Officer role and how it differs from traditional project management leadership.

Hashtags: #PMO #StrategicLeadership #ChiefProjectOfficer #ProjectManagement #ChangeManagement #Innovation #Podcast

In this episode of the PMO Community Podcast, Aina Alive interviews Farhana Jobanputra, a PMO expert with extensive experience across asset management, insurance, and capital markets. Farhana offers insights on choosing between centralized and federated PMO structures, strategies for transforming PMOs into strategic assets, and approaches for building executive alignment in uncertain economic conditions. She also shares a case study on a Canadian bank transformation and critical KPIs that PMOs should track to demonstrate business value.

Key Moments:

• [2:23] How to assess centralized vs. federated PMO structures, with a real-world example of a company making this decision.
• [6:25] Strategies to shift PMO perception from administrative overhead to strategic asset.
• [9:17] Techniques for supporting portfolio prioritization and aligning projects with long-term business goals.
• [12:35] Building executive alignment and stronger relationships with leadership.
• [19:25] Case study: transforming a department from least compliant to most compliant in a Canadian bank.
• [23:24] Essential KPIs for PMOs to track to demonstrate business value and support decision-making.
• [28:20] Effective strategies for overcoming resistance to PMO changes in regulated industries.

Hashtags: #PMO #ProjectManagement #PortfolioManagement #ExecutiveAlignment #KPIs #BusinessStrategy #ChangeManagement

In this enlightening episode of the PMO Community Podcast, Aina Alive sits down with Massimo Pirozzi, a globally recognized project management expert, to discuss how a value-driven approach redefines project success. Massimo shares his journey and expertise in focusing on value beyond project deliverables, guiding us through methods for aligning stakeholder expectations with organizational strategy.

Key Moments:

• [00:01:20] Introduction to Massimo’s Background

• [00:02:05] What inspired Massimo to explore value beyond project delivery, and why is this shift essential in modern project management?

• [00:03:15] How does a value-based approach differ from traditional project management methods?

• [00:04:25] What strategies help project managers manage and align diverse stakeholder expectations effectively?

• [00:06:10] Massimo shares techniques for setting and agreeing on project priorities, even amidst organizational challenges.

• [00:07:50] With 30% of projects failing to meet their original goals, what steps can project teams take to improve structuring and planning?

• [00:09:30] Examples of key performance indicators (KPIs) that effectively measure perceived and delivered value in projects.

• [00:11:00] What crucial role does the PMO play in enhancing project value, and how can it adapt to support a value-driven approach?

• [00:12:40] Real-world examples where a value-based approach has successfully improved project outcomes.

• [00:14:05] Looking to the future, how will value-based project management evolve, especially with the rising complexity of projects and the role of the Chief Project Officer?

Tune in to uncover actionable insights and practical strategies from Massimo Pirozzi that can transform your approach to project management by prioritizing value at every stage.

Hashtags: #ValueBasedPM #ProjectManagement #PMOCommunity #ProjectSuccess #StakeholderEngagement #KPI #Leadership #Podcast