Course Overview
As agile delivery methods gain popularity at Portfolio, Program and Project Team levels in all sizes of organisations, the relevance of a traditional PMO has been called into question. However, consider the fundamental role of a PMO: to protect the investments that an organisation makes in strategic initiatives and projects to ensure the best possible value / outcomes are achieved. This is done via a series of frameworks and controls that provide appropriate rigour for the delivery method applied and ultimately provide input into key decision making by executives.
Most organisations use a blend of Predictive (e.g. Waterfall) and Agile (e.g. Scrum, SAFe®) approaches to deliver initiatives. Today’s PMO must therefore be able to support a range of delivery approaches and will need to strike the right balance between having a clear governance structure and oversight and allowing teams the flexibility to innovate, with a consistency of language.
SAFe is a registered trademark of Scaled Agile, Inc
The aim of this course is to explore how to effectively establish the structures, processes, and practices required to support both Agile and Waterfall portfolios, which in turn will help optimise value delivered.
This course will enable participants to:
- Implement practices that allow the organisation to effectively prioritise and manage their Agile or Hybrid portfolio
- Establish processes and practices that ensure the right level of accountability and governance is applied throughout projects
- Establish appropriate measures for each project to enable executives to make informed, data driven decisions
- Provide a consistent reporting framework to provide real-time visibility into performance, financials, and investments
- Explore common challenges encountered when running a Hybrid PMO
KEY TOPICS
Embracing agility
What is agility. Waterfall world delivery versus agile high-speed delivery. Enhancing agility through governance and accountability. The need for cultural change. Embracing agility across all areas of the business.
Optimising your PMO model
Types of PMO models. Establishing PMO operating principles and fit for purpose governance. PMO roles. Evolving an existing PMO.
Providing essential services
Establishing best practices and processes. Prioritisation and demand management. Promoting an agile culture and mindset. Providing real-time visibility and reporting. Supporting stakeholders through advisory, coaching and mentoring.
Supporting hybrid portfolios
Developing an integrated portfolio road map in a fast-moving digital economy. Establishing appropriate funding models. Synchronising Agile and Waterfall delivery. Resource management. Governance models.
Measure what matters
Key metrics for visualising progress and value delivered at each level of the organisation. Establishing a consolidated dashboard. Measuring team health.
Tools and frameworks
Creating flexible frameworks. Selecting the right delivery approach. Tools for collaboration, tracking and reporting.
As part of PM-Partners’ new integrated learning solution, this course offers students the option to attend our bespoke classroom in person or virtually by dialling in from a remote location. Trainers are skilled at both delivery methods and use the latest in virtual technology to simultaneously provide participants with the same interactive, multi-faceted and challenging learning experience. Whichever delivery mode learners choose, comprehension and recall techniques will be used to provide them with a solid understanding of Running an effective Hybrid PMO.
For group bookings, courses can be customised to suit your requirements and conducted onsite at your premises, at our training centre, or virtually.
Virtual training: You can learn more about our virtual delivery here.
Materials: A comprehensive participant workbook is provided.
Pre-course: None
There is no exam associated with this course.
DEVELOPMENT UNITS
PDUs
Participants who have been awarded the Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® are eligible to earn 14 PDUs for their participation in this course (10 Technical and 4 Strategic and Business Management).
Participants holding any of the Project Management accreditations (CPPP/ CPPM/ CPPD) are eligible to earn 20 CPDs for this short course.
PMI and Project Management Professional (PMP) are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Participants should have a good understanding of:
- Project and portfolio practices
- Agile
- Traditional PMO services
WHERE IS THE TRAINING VENUE LOCATED?
Sydney courses are held at 45 Clarence Street, Sydney.
Melbourne courses are held at 123 Queen Street, Melbourne.
Canberra courses are held at 15 Moore Street, Canberra.
I REQUIRE AN INVOICE BEFORE PAYMENT IS PROCESSED – CAN I STILL BOOK THIS COURSE ONLINE?
Yes. Simply select ‘invoice’ from the payment options during the checkout process and one of our consultants will be in contact to organise payment.
IS THIS A CERTIFIED COURSE?
Yes. The exam for this course is to be undertaken online, after the course. Upon passing the exam you will be certified.
IS THE EXAM FEE INCLUDED?
Yes. The exam fee is included in the course cost.
Note: You must have completed and passed the Foundation exam as a prerequisite to sitting the Practitioner exam.
CAN I BUY THESE COURSES AS A PACKAGE?
Yes. PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner can be purchased together as a package at a discounted rate.
DO YOU OFFER RE-REGISTRATION FOR PRINCE2?
Yes. You can sit your re-registration exam through us.
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- Project professionals currently working in a PMO or who are looking to establish an Agile or Hybrid PMO
Participants should have a good understanding of:
- Project and portfolio practices
- Agile
- Traditional PMO services
Duration:
- Weekday/virtual - 2 days
Development Units:
- Weekday/virtual - 14 PDUs
Exam: There is no exam associated with this course.
Career focus: How to put your best foot forward
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