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Classroom Sessions:
DateVenueFees
14 - 25 Apr 2025 London - UK $11,900
07 - 18 Jul 2025 New York - USA $13,900
25 Aug - 05 Sep 2025 Dubai - UAE $11,900
22 Sep - 03 Oct 2025 London - UK $11,900
10 - 21 Nov 2025 Houston - USA $13,900
15 - 26 Dec 2025 London - UK $11,900
Course Description

INTRODUCTION

This Excellence in Project Office Leadership training course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding and practical skills in the realms of the Project Management Office (PMO), project governance and effective implementation of stage gate processes in your projects. Whether you're looking to establish a PMO from the ground up, enhance your existing PMO operations, or deepen your understanding of project governance and stage gate processes, this training course is ideal to meet your needs. Our goal is to empower you to align project delivery seamlessly with your organization’s strategic objectives, ensuring not just the success of individual projects but also contributing significantly to the broader organizational goals.

Module 1 begins with a deep dive into the fundamentals of PMO setup. You'll learn the strategic importance of a PMO in an organization, including how to align it with business objectives, and how to effectively establish its structure and functions. We'll explore best practices for resourcing, tools, and processes that ensure a PMO operates efficiently and delivers value.

In Module 2, we shift our focus to project governance. Here, you'll gain insights into creating robust governance frameworks that guide decision-making, manage risks, and ensure project alignment with corporate strategy. This section is crucial for understanding how effective governance is a cornerstone for project success.

The final phase of our training course centres around stage gate management, a critical aspect for managing projects systematically. You'll learn how to implement stage gate processes to evaluate project progress, make informed go/no-go decisions, and ensure that projects meet their objectives within scope, time, and budget constraints.

Throughout this Project Office Leadership training course, we emphasize real-world application enabling you to apply the concepts learned in practical scenarios.

MODULES

This training course is split into two modules:

MODULE I - Project Governance and Stage Gate Management

MODULE II - Project Management Office (PMO)

Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.

Objectives

By the end of this Project Office Leadership training course, participants will achieve:

  • Comprehensive Understanding of PMO Functions and Structures
  • Understanding of PMO Setup and Strategic Alignment
  • Understanding of Good Practices in PMO Operation and Continuous Improvement
  • Enhanced Understanding of Project Governance Frameworks
  • Development of Skills Required in Implementing Stage Gate Processes
  • Enhanced Leadership and Stakeholder Management Competencies

Training Methodology

This Project Office Leadership training course will utilize a variety of proven learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This training course includes many examples, interactive activities, exercises, Q&A sessions and learning from other participants. The aim is practical application of the processes and skills learned in setting up and operating a successful PMO and assuring rigorous project governance.

Organisational Impact

In the project driven world, control and alignment of projects and programs is critical to the successful delivery of projects and the realisation of benefits in alignment with organizational objectives. By sending individuals on this training course, the organization will gain a more skilled and strategic-focused workforce, improved project management capabilities, and an enhanced ability to meet and exceed its operational and strategic objectives.

Specific benefits include:

  • Improved Project Success Rates
  • Enhanced Strategic Alignment
  • Enhanced PMO Setup and Management
  • Better Risk Management
  • Increased Efficiency and Productivity
  • Improved Decision-Making
  • Better Stakeholder Engagement
  • Enhanced Adaptability to Change
  • Competitive Advantage
  • Increased Organizational Agility
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Continuous Improvement Culture

Personal Impact

By the end of this Project Leadership training course, your potential contribution to your organization will be significantly enhanced in important ways:

  • Enhanced Leadership Skills
  • Improved Decision-Making Abilities
  • Better Risk Management Skills
  • Advanced Organizational Skills
  • Strategic Thinking and Planning
  • Improved Problem-Solving Skills
  • Knowledge of Best Practices
  • Personal Growth
  • Technical Skill Enhancement
  • Critical Thinking Development
  • Resilience Building

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This GLOMACS Project Office Leadership training course  is suitable for a wide range of professionals involved in projects, programs, portfolios, strategic planning, and associated supporting job roles. This training course will particularly benefit:

  • Project Managers and Team Leaders
  • Program Managers and Portfolio Managers
  • PMO Directors/Heads
  • Project Sponsors and Executives
  • Strategy Planners
  • Senior Executives (such as CIOs, COOs, VPs)
  • Business Analysts
  • Change Managers
  • Financial Analysts/Controllers
  • Government and Public Sector Officials
  • IT Managers/Directors
  • Operations Managers
  • Product Development Managers
  • Quality Assurance and Risk Managers
Course Outline
Module 1: Project Governance and Stage Gate Management

Day 1

Introduction to Project Governance

Overview of Project Governance

  • Definition and importance
  • Key principles and frameworks

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Governance bodies (e.g., steering committees, project boards)
  • Responsibilities of project sponsors, project managers, and stakeholders

Alignment with Organizational Strategy

  • Integrating project goals with business strategy
  • Case studies of successful project governance

Day 2

Foundations of Stage Gate Management

Introduction to Stage Gate Processes

  • Definition and benefits
  • Overview of various stages and gates

Stage Gate Models

  • Traditional vs. agile approaches
  • Customizing stage gate models for different types of projects

Key Activities at Each Stage

  • Development, review, and decision-making processes

Day 3

Implementing Effective Project Governance

Setting Up Governance Structures

  • Establishing effective governance committees and roles
  • Communication and reporting structures

Risk Management and Compliance

  • Identifying and managing project risks
  • Ensuring compliance with governance standards

Stakeholder Engagement and Management

  • The importance of strong leadership
  • Strategies for effective stakeholder communication and involvement

Day 4

Managing Projects through Stage Gates

Detailed Look at Each Stage Gate

  • Criteria for passing through each gate
  • Handling project deliverables and documentation

Dealing with Project Variations and Changes

  • Managing scope changes and project pivots
  • Decision-making processes for progressing or terminating projects

Day 5

Integration and Advanced Topics

Integrating Project Governance and Stage Gate Management

  • Ensuring coherence and alignment between governance and stage gate processes

Advanced Topics

  • Leveraging technology in project governance and stage gate management
  • Emerging trends and future outlook

Close Out and Action Plans

  • Action plans
  • Course wrap-up and feedback
Module 2: Project Management Office (PMO)

Day 6

Foundations of PMO

Introduction to PMO

  • Understanding the PMO: Definition, Importance, and Evolution
  • Types and Functions of PMOs

The Role of PMO in Organizational Strategy

  • Strategic Alignment as a Key Function of the PMO
  • Aligning PMO Objectives with Organizational Goals

Governance and Frameworks in PMO

  • Governance Structures for Effective Management
  • Overview of PMO Frameworks (PMBOK, Agile, PRINCE2)

Day 7

Planning and Implementing a PMO

Designing a PMO

  • Steps in Setting Up a PMO
  • Tailoring the PMO to Organizational Needs

Tools and Techniques for PMO Success

  • Essential PMO Tools and Software
  • Techniques for Measuring PMO Performance

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

  • Identifying and Managing Key Stakeholders
  • Effective Communication Strategies for PMO

Day 8

Emphasizing Strategic Alignment in Project Management

Integrating Strategic Alignment in PMO

  • Role of Strategic Alignment in Project Selection and Prioritization
  • Techniques for Ensuring Alignment with Organizational Strategy

Project Management Methodologies and Standards

  • Detailed Comparison of Various Methodologies
  • Adhering to International Standards and Best Practices

Adapting to Organizational Culture and Processes

  • Ensuring PMO Processes Complement Organizational Culture
  • Change Management for PMO Integration

Day 9

Operating and Sustaining the PMO

Running the Day-to-Day PMO

  • Key Processes, Workflows, and Resource Management
  • Managing and Reporting on Project Performance

Risk Management and Quality Assurance

  • Identifying and Mitigating Risks in Projects
  • Implementing Quality Control Measures in PMO Operations

Metrics and KPIs for PMO Success

  • Developing Effective KPIs and Metrics
  • Techniques for Monitoring and Reporting PMO Performance

Day 10

Advanced Topics and Close

Exploring Advanced PMO Concepts

  • The Agile PMO and Digital Transformation
  • Future Trends and Innovations in PMO

Growth and Maturity of the PMO

  • Understanding and Achieving PMO Maturity
  • Continuous Improvement in the PMO

Course Summary and Close

  • Recap of Key Concepts and Learning Points
  • Action Plans Discussion
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor and Professional Development Units (PDUs) / Contact Hours from Project Management Institute (PMI®), will be awarded to the delegates
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