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PMOs Should Speak the Language of Business – interview with J. Kent Crawford

Where companies are doing PPM without the PMO, I wonder: are they managing the portfolio strategy? I would contend they are not; I would contend that’s part of the execution of the strategy. The strategy, the strategic objectives, the goals, for what comes in the future year, should be generating the drivers, the determinants for what then you use to structure the portfolio. Then the project management office or demand office, or whatever we call this, uses these drivers to build the business cases. Some organizations have great alignment for organizations between strategy and execution but where that is lacking, we’ve got to fill the gap. The steps that come after the identification of the strategy and the initiatives that will fulfill it, those steps are not really performed in a strategy office. The PMO needs to cover that.

How to Elevate Collaboration Between PMO and Project Managers? – interview with Bruno Morgante 

PMOs exist for a reason and the reason is not always the same. It might be very different between companies and between industries but I would go at the organizational level because even in the same industry you might find two companies that from the outside are doing the same but they do it in a very different way. So it’s not industry-driven, it’s organizational-driven in my experience. 

Project Management in Clinical Trials – a Healthy and Sustainable Future – interview with Agata Bloswick

Clinical project management uniqueness lies in its specific application within the drug development industry.  Our focus is on testing new medicines on patients, involving human experimentation. As a result, we must adhere to a multitude of ethical and regulatory principles alongside the standard project management principles.

Thriving in Chaos: Unlocking the Secrets of Strategic Luck in a Disruptive World – interview with Jonathan Brill

We’re clearly moving into a world that is more disruptive and where there’s more randomness in our businesses and our lives. And that means that we need to think differently about how we interact. With the world moving forward, instead of focusing first on optimization and efficiency, we need to focus first on resilience and flexibility because when you do that, you create dramatically better outcomes over time. There are three basic things that you can do to increase your resilience and flexibility. The first and most important thing is to become aware of the range of things that are possible. If you believe that the range of things that are possible are only those that you’ve experienced in your lifetime, then we’re in for a big Surprise!

Bridging the Future: Leading Change and Cultivating Connections in the World of Project Management – interview with Lucila Dotto

I see the future of project management as a dynamic and pivotal force in shaping society. First and foremost, I believe project management will play an instrumental role in driving innovation and progress across various industries. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, the need for adept project managers to guide complex initiatives will only intensify. Moreover, project management will become even more intertwined with sustainability and social responsibility. With mounting environmental concerns and an increased focus on corporate social responsibility, project managers will be at the forefront of driving initiatives that not only deliver results but also have a positive impact on the planet and communities at large.