An Intensive 10-day Training Course
Excellence in Project Office Leadership
Project Governance and the PMO
Course Introduction
This Excellence in Project Office Leadership training course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding and practical skills in the realms of the Project Management Office (PMO), project governance and effective implementation of stage gate processes in your projects. Whether you're looking to establish a PMO from the ground up, enhance your existing PMO operations, or deepen your understanding of project governance and stage gate processes, this training course is ideal to meet your needs. Our goal is to empower you to align project delivery seamlessly with your organization’s strategic objectives, ensuring not just the success of individual projects but also contributing significantly to the broader organizational goals.
Module 1 begins with a deep dive into the fundamentals of PMO setup. You'll learn the strategic importance of a PMO in an organization, including how to align it with business objectives, and how to effectively establish its structure and functions. We'll explore best practices for resourcing, tools, and processes that ensure a PMO operates efficiently and delivers value.
In Module 2, we shift our focus to project governance. Here, you'll gain insights into creating robust governance frameworks that guide decision-making, manage risks, and ensure project alignment with corporate strategy. This section is crucial for understanding how effective governance is a cornerstone for project success.
The final phase of our training course centres around stage gate management, a critical aspect for managing projects systematically. You'll learn how to implement stage gate processes to evaluate project progress, make informed go/no-go decisions, and ensure that projects meet their objectives within scope, time, and budget constraints.
Throughout this training course, we emphasize real-world application enabling you to apply the concepts learned in practical scenarios.
Modules
This course is split in two modules:
Module 1: Project Governance and Stage Gate Management
Module 2: Project Management Office (PMO)
Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.
Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will achieve:
- Comprehensive Understanding of PMO Functions and Structures
- Understanding of PMO Setup and Strategic Alignment
- Understanding of Good Practices in PMO Operation and Continuous Improvement
- Enhanced Understanding of Project Governance Frameworks
- Development of Skills Required in Implementing Stage Gate Processes
- Enhanced Leadership and Stakeholder Management Competencies
Training Methodology
This training course will utilize a variety of proven learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This training course includes many examples, interactive activities, exercises, Q&A sessions and learning from other participants. The aim is practical application of the processes and skills learned in setting up and operating a successful PMO and assuring rigorous project governance
Organisational Impact
In the project driven world, control and alignment of projects and programs is critical to the successful delivery of projects and the realisation of benefits in alignment with organizational objectives. By sending individuals on this training course, the organization will gain a more skilled and strategic-focused workforce, improved project management capabilities, and an enhanced ability to meet and exceed its operational and strategic objectives.
Specific benefits include:
- Improved Project Success Rates
- Enhanced Strategic Alignment
- Enhanced PMO Setup and Management
- Better Risk Management
- Increased Efficiency and Productivity
- Improved Decision-Making
- Better Stakeholder Engagement
- Enhanced Adaptability to Change
- Competitive Advantage
- Increased Organizational Agility
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Continuous Improvement Culture
Personal Impact
By the end of this Excellence in Project Leadership training course, your potential contribution to your organization will be significantly enhanced in important ways:
- Enhanced Leadership Skills
- Improved Decision-Making Abilities
- Better Risk Management Skills
- Advanced Organizational Skills
- Strategic Thinking and Planning
- Improved Problem-Solving Skills
- Knowledge of Best Practices
- Personal Growth
- Technical Skill Enhancement
- Critical Thinking Development
- Resilience Building
Who Should Attend?
This Excellence in Project Office Leadership training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals involved in projects, programs, portfolios, strategic planning, and associated supporting job roles. This training course will particularly benefit:
- Project Managers and Team Leaders
- Program Managers and Portfolio Managers
- PMO Directors/Heads
- Project Sponsors and Executives
- Strategy Planners
- Senior Executives (such as CIOs, COOs, VPs)
- Business Analysts
- Change Managers
- Financial Analysts/Controllers
- Government and Public Sector Officials
- IT Managers/Directors
- Operations Managers
- Product Development Managers
- Quality Assurance and Risk Managers
Course Outline
Module 1: Project Governance and Stage Gate Management
- Definition and importance of Project Governance
- Fundamental principles and frameworks of Project Governance
- Roles and Responsibilities of Governance bodies (e.g., steering committees, project boards)
- Integrating project goals with business strategy
- Definition and Benefits of Stage Gate Processes
- Overview of various stages and gates
- Traditional vs. agile approaches
- Customizing stage gate models for different types of projects
- Development, review, and decision-making processes
- Establishing influential governance committees and roles
- Communication and reporting structures
- Identifying and managing project risks
- Ensuring compliance with governance standards
- The importance of strong leadership
- Strategies for effective stakeholder communication and involvement
- Handling project deliverables and documentation
- Managing scope changes and project pivots
- Decision-making processes for progressing or terminating projects
- Leveraging technology in project governance and stage gate management
Module 2: Project Management Office (PMO)
- Introduction to PMO
- The Role of PMO in Organizational Strategy
- Governance and Frameworks in PMO
- Steps in Setting Up a PMO
- Essential PMO Tools and Software
- Effective Communication Strategies for PMO
- Role of Strategic Alignment in Project Selection and Prioritization
- Detailed Comparison of Various Methodologies
- Ensuring PMO Processes Complement Organizational Culture
- Implementing Quality Control Measures in PMO Operations
- Metrics and KPIs for PMO Success
- Techniques for Monitoring and Reporting PMO Performance
- The Agile PMO and Digital Transformation
- Understanding and Achieving PMO Maturity
Certificate
Oxford Management Centre Certificate will be provided to delegates who successfully completed the training course.
Accreditation
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