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How to manage projects without a PMO. A professional woman wearing a trouser suit in an office environment juggling project management icons in landscape orientation
28 Apr 2025 - Rhona
Thriving as a Project Manager Without a PMO: A Practical Guide
In the last few years many organisations have scaled back or disestablished their Project Management Offices (PMOs). Others, particularly smaller or growing companies, may never have had a PMO in the first place. This leaves many project managers looking for guidance on how to manage projects without a PMO. The lack of a PMO doesn’t ... Blog
Partner PMO or gatekeeper. The PMO paradox. Image showing a man walking on a Penrose triangle
17 Feb 2025 - Rhona
The PMO Paradox – Gatekeeper or Partner
Few organisational entities generate as much passionate debate as PMOs, or Project Management Offices to give them their formal title. For some, the mere mention conjures up images of bureaucratic nightmares with endless templates, rules and checklists. For others it’s completely different. The PMO is seen as a crucial support system that enables project success. ... Blog
How to set up a PMO. Image showing project management functions in a matrix diagram
5 Feb 2025 - Rhona
A Comprehensive Guide to PMOs
Managing projects at scale is complex. Most organisations that run more than a few simple projects tackle this problem with a PMO—either a Project, Programme or Portfolio Management Office or a combination of them. In this comprehensive guide on how to set up a PMO, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know — ... Blog
Psoda optimisation. Image showing how to configure the Psoda dashboard to make the tool load faster
1 Dec 2024 - Will Donaldson
10 Tips to Optimise your Psoda Experience
Psoda is designed to be highly flexible and customisable. However, this configurability can sometimes lead to unintended slowdowns. If you’ve noticed slow load times while using Psoda, the issue is likely related to your setup. But there is no need to fear! Follow these 10 tips to optimise your Psoda experience to keep things running ... Blog
Project management nightmares. A spooky haunted village, lit up by pumpkins instead of lights
16 Oct 2024 - Rhona
The Spooky Tale of the Undying Elements of Project Management
It’s that quirky time of year where, despite the Spring weather outside down under, we gather round to share spooky tales. Forget about headless horsemen and wailing banshees—I’ve got a story that’ll make every project manager’s blood run cold, even on a warm October evening. Gather close as we delve into the chilling world of ... Blog
Aligning Organisational, Portfolio and Project Risk Management. Image of a risk dashboard showing how different levels of the organisation interact in a risk management system.
25 Sep 2024 - Rhona
The Risk Trifecta – Aligning Organisational, Portfolio and Project Risk Management
The world is experiencing the most turbulent times since the 2007 – 2008 Global Financial Crisis. From market volatility and technological disruptions to ongoing conflicts and climate change, the challenges for organisations are numerous. As a result, organisations are increasingly looking at ways to proactively prepare for and mitigate risks. It’s no longer enough to ... Blog
Weathering the storm: A coastal lighthouse being hit by giant waves
7 Aug 2024 - Rhona
Weathering the Financial Storm: Why Project Management Resources are Essential in Difficult Times
With the current global economic downturn biting (or when the money starts running out) organisations are under immense pressure to save money. Often, one of the first areas to be culled is project management infrastructure and resources. Whether its Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools, Project Portfolio Management Offices (PMOs) and/ or project managers themselves they ... Blog
Diagram showing the differences between waterfall and agile project management methodologies
4 Jul 2024 - Rhona
10 Differences Between Agile and Waterfall Project Management
When it comes to managing projects, there are two stand out methodologies: Agile and waterfall. Both have their own strengths and weaknesses and understanding the differences between the two approaches can help you choose the best fit for your project. This article explores ten key differences between each methodology. 1. Project Structure and Planning Waterfall: ... Blog
project manager skills NZ. A successful Maori woman leading a project stand up meeting.
22 Feb 2024 - Rhona
Kia Ora and Kia Kaha: 10 Must-Have Skills for Kiwi Project Managers
So you’re a project manager in the land of long white cloud. Whether you’re wrangling sheepdogs across paddocks or leading tech startups in Auckland, the core skills needed for success stay the same. But with a Kiwi twist, of course! Here are the top 10 skills you need to be a “whai hua” (effective) project ... Blog
Project Management Horror Stories. A spooky carved pumpkin face
24 Oct 2023 - Rhona
The 10 scariest things that can happen on a project - a Halloween special
Halloween is just around the corner and while you might be preparing for spooky costumes and haunted houses, project managers have a different kind of fear to contend with – the spine-tingling experiences that can turn a smooth project into a horror show. In honour of Halloween, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 scariest ... Blog
15 Mar 2021 - Rhona
Mentoring for Women in Project Management
I was very pleased to be invited to present at the monthly PMI Women in Project Management Forum in February.  I chose a topic close to my heart – how mentoring can kick-start your career. My mentorship journey I’ve been fortunate enough to have had two great mentors in my life – both older men.  ... Blog
16 Feb 2021 - Rhona
The Top Uses of Digital Technology in the Construction Industry
Construction isn’t a particularly high-tech industry, or at least it hasn’t been until recently. Historically, the sector has been slow to adopt new technologies, either from a lack of demand or prohibitive upfront costs. As digital tech like project management has skyrocketed in the past few years, that’s starting to change. Digital tools like project ... Blog
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