How To Harness The Power Of Your Org's PMO In Digital Transformation
Oct 11, 2023
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Joe Pusz, Founder of The PMO Squad, shares his passion for project management and the power of purpose-driven PMOs. The podcast explores topics such as recognizing and formalizing accidental projects, developing business acumen in future PMO leaders, integrating PMOs into organizational change, and enhancing project management skills through coaching and a purpose-driven mindset.
PMO leaders should prioritize understanding the purpose of the PMO and its alignment with the organization's goals to deliver value and focus on outcomes instead of just processes.
Integration between PMOs and operations is crucial for alignment and shared goals, requiring trust, effective collaboration, and speaking the language of operations.
PMO leaders need to develop strong business acumen and build relationships with executives through mentorship, coaching, and participation in leadership development programs to deliver value and lead their teams to success.
Deep dives
The Importance of Understanding the Purpose of a PMO
A PMO leader should prioritize understanding the purpose of the PMO and its alignment with the organization's goals. By having a clear purpose, the PMO can deliver value and focus on outcomes instead of just processes. This requires a shift in mindset and the ability to speak the language of operations and understand the business acumen. PMO leaders should seek mentorship and coaching from executives outside the project management field and participate in leadership development programs to enhance their skills. Trust and collaboration between operations and project delivery are crucial for an integrated PMO.
The Need for Integrated PMOs
Many organizations have separate silos for operations and project delivery, leading to an us versus them mindset. However, an integrated PMO that works closely with operations can create alignment and shared goals. Integration requires building trust, collaborating effectively, and speaking the language of operations. PMOs should focus on delivering outcomes and value, rather than solely following processes. By understanding the business objectives, PMOs can work together with operations to achieve growth and success.
The Role of PMO Leaders
PMO leaders need to have strong business acumen and the ability to work with executives at an executive level. Building relationships with C-suite executives through mentoring and coaching can provide valuable insights and a different perspective. PMO leaders should also participate in leadership development programs and seek professional coaching to enhance their skills. By shifting their mindset from project management to project delivery, PMO leaders can focus on delivering value and leading their teams to success.
Changing the Mindset of PMOs
PMOs need to shift from a process-heavy mindset to a purpose-driven one. The purpose of project delivery should be aligned with the organization's goals and desired outcomes. PMOs should focus on delivering value and understanding the why behind their projects. This requires integrating with operations and speaking the language of operations. PMOs should aim to build trust, collaborate effectively, and work towards a common goal with operations. By changing the mindset and embracing a purpose-driven approach, PMOs can deliver greater value and achieve success.
Building Trust and Alignment in PMOs
Trust and alignment are key factors in building successful PMOs. By aligning project delivery with the organization's goals and purpose, PMOs can gain the trust of operations and other stakeholders. This requires understanding the language and needs of operations and focusing on delivering outcomes rather than just following processes. PMOs should seek collaboration and integration with operations, emphasizing the common goals and the value they provide. By building trust and alignment, PMOs can overcome past conflicts and work together towards success.
What if we told you that purpose-driven Project Management Offices (PMOs) could dramatically transform your company's productivity and bottom line?
That's exactly what we're unpacking today with Joe Pusz—Founder and President of The PMO Squad. With years of experience and a passion for project management, Joe shares his journey from corporate project manager to PMO guru, explaining why he is on a mission to help companies identify and harness the power of their PMOs.
Tune in to explore the challenges and solutions for PMOs in leadership development programs, and the potential of training budgets to fund professional coaching.
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