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PMO Startup: Project Management Office Strategies (Thursday Meeting)

GaryBrower

Presenter: Gary Brower, PMP

According to Gartner research, “A project management office (PMO) is usually created to solve a specific problem.”

There are many potential functions of a PMO, and one size does not fit all;  so, we will examine which strategies may improve results in your organization.  Your company might benefit from a formal Project Management Office or it may be better served by implementing targeted PMO strategies.

We will start by examining key benefits that may be provided by a Project Management Office, and then continue to discuss approaches for implementing PMO strategies.

This interactive session can help you to harness PMO strategies that improve efficiency, consistency, and quality across your projects. 

 Case Study: Analyzing the Problem Project

Clyde Raymer, Jr, PMP

 

In this presentation we will focus on a case study of a project not performing and learn how to analyze the problems, determine the causes, and what action to take to correct the couse.

 
Thanks to all Volunteers and to those aiming to rise to Chapter Leadership positions!!
 
Nominations for Chapter Leadership roles closed last week. 
 
First let me Thank our ElectionOfficial, Laura Meek, for organizing our election process. Laura had previously served as our 2017 Regional1 
Leadership conference Volunteer Coordinator this past April. Now Laura is doing a great job managing ourelection process. 
 
My Thanks also go out to all those members that took the time and energy to providenominations. Our Willamette Valley Chapter is 100% 
guided and managed by Volunteers!And Yes...Being a Volunteer is a real job with responsibilities/benefits to our membership and to the 
Volunteerthemselves in a number of forms. 
 
The Chapter level opportunities include stepping into a nonprofit Leadershiprole to broaden your skill set, to network within and 
outside your comfort zone, to promote the improvementof the discipline of Project Management while earning PDUs to maintain a certification.
 
 
What is the current step in PMIWV election process?
Our Election Official, Laura Meek, will contacteach nominee to verify they in fact wish to be placed on the ballot. If they agree to be
placed on the ballettheir information will be gathered then supplied to PMI GOC VoteNet. VoteNet is an election process entirely
managed outside our organization to continue our ethical responsibilities.
 
Next Step?
PMI GOC will validate each nominees as valid through their “member in good standing” process.Their names and information will be 
added to the election ballet for you to begin voting on or about Friday, 27Oct 2017. Voting will continue through Friday, 17 Nov 2017.
 
When will election results be announced?
Election results will be announced at our annualChapter-wide membership meeting tentatively scheduled for Saturday, 2 Dec 2017. 
At this time thelocation for the annual Chapter-wide membership will be in or near Albany, Oregon. You will receivean invitation in the next 
10 days with firm location to RSVP.
 
What can you do?
Plan to vote and plan to attend our annual membership meeting tocelebrate our Chapter and obtain the election results!!
Every Willamette Valley PMI member is encouraged to attend this event.
 
 
Take Care   Clyde president@pmiwv.org

Are you a government employee looking for training in project management? The Department of Adminstrative Services is offering state, city, county, and other government employees classes in project management.

Below are the courses scheduled for this fall and through the following year (2018) including the Oregon Project Management Certification Program (OPMCP). 

Executive Briefing – Class Dates:September 6 – Spots still available!

Introduction to Managing Projects – Class Dates: October 17, 18, 24 and 25 – Spots still available!

Portfolio Management - Class Dates: November 13, 14

Oregon Project Management Certification – Starting on January 16, 2018