PMO Ignition: Crafting the First 100 Days

Description

This course empowers PMO leaders and their teams to establish a strong PMO foundation within the critical first 100 days. By focusing on crafting a compelling PMO brand, cultivating essential stakeholder relationships, and prioritising high-impact PMO services, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to position the PMO as a strategic business partner.

Participants will gain access to a comprehensive toolkit of templates, checklists, and practical resources designed to streamline PMO setup and ongoing operations. Through interactive exercises, case studies, and real-world examples, learners will apply their knowledge to overcome common challenges and achieve tangible results.

Workshop Objectives

In this course, participants will learn to:

• Develop a comprehensive PMO launch plan incorporating strategic branding, stakeholder management, and service prioritisation.
• Identify and address potential challenges in PMO setup to ensure a smooth launch.
• Build a strong PMO foundation aligned with organisational goals and strategies.
• Create a compelling PMO brand that resonates with stakeholders and positions the PMO as a strategic business partner.
• Develop effective stakeholder engagement plans to build trust and support for the PMO.
• Prioritise PMO services based on organisational needs and resource constraints.
• Demonstrate leadership skills required to manage and lead a successful PMO launch.

Course Content

Module 1: PMO Fundamentals

• What is a PMO?
• PMO Characteristics
• PMO Types
• PMO Structures

Module 2: Designing Your PMO Blueprint

• Defining Goals and Objectives
• Assess Your Project Management Landscape
• Identifying and Engaging Stakeholders
• Creating a 100-Day Roadmap

Module 3: Architecting Your PMO Foundation

• Forge a Robust PMO Governance Structure
• Select the Perfect Project Management Methodology
• Prioritize Your PMO’s Impact
• Establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Module 4: Delivery Early Value

• Identify Quick Win Opportunities
• Developing a Quick Win Plan
• Implementing Quick Wins and Tracking Progress
• Communicating Quick Win Results to Stakeholders

What You Will Learn

• Develop a strategic roadmap: Gain a clear understanding of the critical tasks and phases involved in a successful PMO launch, enabling you to create a tailored plan for your organisation.
• Build a strong foundation: Learn how to establish essential PMO structures, processes, and governance frameworks to ensure long-term success.
• Cultivate stakeholder relationships: Master effective stakeholder engagement strategies to secure buy-in, build trust, and align the PMO with organisational goals.
• Deliver early value: Discover proven methods for achieving quick wins and demonstrating the PMO’s impact from the outset.

What Will You Get

• Each participant will get a detailed Participant Guide. The guide illustrates tools and techniques required to manage portfolio and programs.
• FREE Templates
  1. 100 day launch plan with detailed tasks and timeline
  2. List of PMO Services, their benefits and practical implementation techniques
  3. Prioritisation Matrix for selecting PMO Services
• Eight (08) PDUs against PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements program.
• Certificate of Completion

Who Should Attend

• PMO Managers
• Portfolio Managers
• Program Managers
• Project Managers
• PMO Analysts
• Portfolio Analysts
• Anyone starting on a PMO career path