In this Tactical Tips issue, Tactical Project Management presents:
• Sept 10th Mind Mapping to Improve Project Management Efficiency Webinar
• Sept 24th Program Management Forum - Social Media and PM
• PM Tip: Pick your PMO functions
• Recommended Reading

News You Can Use

September 10th Mind Mapping to Improve Project Management Efficiency Webinar

Please mark your calendars for September 10th (10:00 a.m. PST, 1pm EST) for an upcoming webinar on mind mapping and project management with Mindjet Mind Manager. I've been asked to co-present so I look forward to seeing you virtually on the seminar! It is a no-cost webinar that will demonstrate how applying mind mapping to your projects can save time and improve your overall efficiency. This isn't one of those show and tell presentations. You'll walk away with some practical tips on apply mind mapping to project management!

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September 24th Program Management Forum - Improve PM Competency with Social Media

If you are in the Metro Detroit area on September 24th, please attend the Program Management Forum at 5:30 pm. I'll be giving a lecture on Improving your Project Management Competency with Social Media. You'll learn first hand how project managers can apply social media tools to keep up on the latest trends in project management.

The event registration is still forming although you can reserve your spot by sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Event information will be posted at
http://www.programmanagementforum.org/heartland/default.aspx

As always, if you'd like to chat about the material, just give me a call!

Tactical Project Management Tip

Charter your PMO's functions

This month I've received a number of emails and calls about the project management office and how to properly structure and communicate WHAT the PMO will accomplish in the organization. In some organizations, the PMO is used as a catch all for everything and anything project managers or top-down management doesn't want to do. In well run organizations, the PMO's functions are well defined and the organization understands what the PMO will provide and what the PMO will not do.

One effective approach is to document the scope of services in a PMO charter, obtain buy-in, and socialize the roles and responsibilities. The type of functions your PMO performs all depends on its role in the program, department or enterprise organization.

You can learn more about a PMO's form and function by reading the following article:
http://www.tacticalprojectmanagement.com/pmo-tips/pmo-organization.html

Recommended Reading: Business Driven PMO Setup by Mark Price Perry

I just started reading Mark Price Perry's new book - Business Driven PMO Setup: Practical Insights, Techniques and Case Examples for Ensuring Success. I've followed Mark's articles and discussion board postings on gantthead.com for several years. If you're looking to create a results driven PMO that leverages practical techniques, then I highly recommend you read his book!

You can definitely use the text as a useful guide to setup your PMO and link the PMO organization to actual business results.
Get your copy at:

Business Driven PMO Setup: Practical Insights, Techniques and Case Examples for Ensuring Success

Have a great week!

Thanks!

Andy
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