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Bridging Strategy and Execution with OKRs: A Practical Guide for Project Managers

In today’s fast-paced business environment, aligning strategic goals with day-to-day execution remains a significant challenge for many organizations. Despite well-articulated strategies, translating these into measurable actions is often where execution falters. In this blog post, I’ll explore h...

Jul 31, 2025 okr

Transforming PMOs into Data-Driven Strategic Enablers

Project Management Offices (PMOs) are evolving from traditional administrative functions to strategic enablers of business value. This shift is driven by the increasing demand for real-time insights, evidence-based decision-making, and better alignment with organizational strategy. According to t...

Jul 31, 2025 data driven pmo ppm

IT Efficiency and Business Alignment: How Assessing and Improving Your Team’s Maturity Can Drive Results

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, IT departments face increasing pressure to deliver results that align with strategic business goals. With projects becoming more complex and stakeholder expectations higher than ever, CIOs and CTOs need a structured approach to ensure their teams not only ...

Jul 30, 2025 framework it project maturity

Innovating PMOs Through Agile and Hybrid Strategies: Lessons from Halifax Water’s Success

In today’s business environment, Project Management Offices (PMOs) are increasingly expected to go beyond traditional project management practices and adopt innovative approaches. This post summarizes key insights from a recent conversation with Mike Frenette, Manager of I&T PMO ...

Jul 30, 2025 pmo

Your Portfolio Is in Flight—Now What?

How to Establish a Portfolio Review Committee That Drives Strategic Decisions Once a portfolio is in motion, the challenge isn’t just delivery, it’s direction. The projects are approved. Teams are busy. Status reports are rolling in. But the real question is: Are we still investing in the right w...

Jul 25, 2025 pmo as a service

Your staff PM team may be more expensive than you think

Project management is a critical function for businesses running complex initiatives. While some organizations believe hiring in-house PMs ensures continuity and deeper knowledge retention, many others have discovered the strategic and financial benefits of working with external consultants. This...

Jul 21, 2025 consultant project manager

The Hidden and Explicit Costs of Low Maturity in Project Management (And Why Investing in Maturity Delivers ROI)

Project management maturity is more than just an organizational buzzword. It's the difference between success and failure, between profit and loss. Companies with low project management maturity experience explicit and hidden costs, hindering their ability to achieve strategic goals, maintain bud...

Jul 21, 2025 project management roi

Why Projects Fall Apart After Approval and How to Fix It with Early Resource Alignment

Let me tell you about a project that looked perfect on paper. The business case had been polished to perfection. Budget? Approved. Timeline? Locked. Executive sponsors? Fully on board. But when the project manager showed up at the delivery team's weekly sync to start assigning tasks, confusion ...

Jul 18, 2025 pmo project approval

Why Your PMO Structure Might Be Failing You—And What to Do About It

Maria had just stepped into her new role as PMO Director at a mid-sized financial services company. On paper, the team looked solid: project managers, a coordinator, and a reporting analyst. But within her first 30 days, she was neck-deep in chaos. Projects were delayed. Stakeholders were frustra...

Jul 11, 2025 pmo team structure

Defining Strategic Goals Through OKR

Objectives and key results (OKRs) have become an increasingly popular methodology for defining strategic goals that align with organizations and motivate employees. The simplicity and transparency of the OKRs framework make it well-suited for today's dynamic business environment. This article wil...

Jul 11, 2025 key results objectives okr

Signs Your PMO May Be at Risk of Being Shut Down—and How to Prevent It

In the bustling world of corporate management, a Project Management Office (PMO) often stands as the heart of project execution, ensuring that an organization’s strategic goals are met with precision and efficiency. Yet, in the same way that a seemingly healthy tree can be felled by an unseen rot...

Jul 11, 2025 pmo

Why Most Innovation Projects Fail—And What This PMO Leader Did Differently

In today's fast-changing business world, PMOs can no longer be content with simply managing timelines, budgets, and scope. Organizations now expect PMOs to drive innovation, enable agility, and contribute to value creation at a strategic level. But how exactly does a PMO support innovation withou...

Jul 07, 2025 governance innovation

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