There are so many ways to build a PMO – Project Management Office. Many are the wrong way. In this interview with Amy Burnet, past Sr. Director, Program Management Office at CIBC, we talk about the right way to approach your new PMO.
As project managers, we are very good at setting expectations at the front end of the engagement. The more experienced we are, and the closer the project is to our
Let’s start with a different question… “What’s the difference?”. Among the many words that can be used to describe a leader, a few that stand out are: a strategic thinker
When leaders start thinking strategically, the creative juices flow. What are we capable of doing? How far can we take this? What could tomorrow look like? What would happen if…?
I read an article recently that started with “Consensus building is a big part of leadership”. I agree. It is also a great label to have within our ‘brand’. Leadership
3 thoughts on “Building the PMO the Right Way – an Interview with Amy Burnet”
Thanks for reminding us of the fundamentals behind the purpose of the PMO and the importance of being seen to add value to the business.
Amy & David: Excellent conversation. Very much aligned with the emphasis on the criticality of communicating in terms of business values and perspectives. Any function or practice that does not support or drive the growth of any business is superfluous.
“purpose” and “alignment” are the two keywords for PMOs!