11/12/2024 Ziad Al-basir Business Transformation, Main Pages, PMO, Portfolio Management, Project Cost Controls, Project Governance, Project Portfolio Management Office

Project Governance: Beyond Initial Plans

Project Governance: Beyond Initial Plans Project Governance: Beyond Initial Plans Exploring the realities of project management and the critical balance between rigid plans and adaptive leadership. 📊 Reflecting on 2024: A Project Year in Review In the end of 2024, I am sure you all get to a conclusion, how much achievements and delays you had by now in your projects comparing to the initial plans. Let’s hope, you as a leader, this year encountered a situation where one of […]

12/08/2024 Ziad Al-basir Business Transformation, Main Pages, Project Governance

A Guide To Gate Review Scheduling Models pdf File

The governance system works alongside the value delivery system to enable smooth workflows, manage issues, and support decision making.PMI 2015 research indicated that poor decisions because of ineffective communications is the first factor for projects failure with 56% of the studied casesTherefore, Creating the right gate reviews communication plan is crucial.The attached pdf gives A Guide To Gate Review Scheduling Models within the different project management methodologies. Download your copy here

04/08/2024 Ziad Al-basir Cost Control, Main Pages, Project Governance, Project Portfolio Management Office, Scheduling

Gate Review Scheduling Models

On 2015 study, PMI research indicated that poor decisions because of ineffective communications is the first factor for projects failure with 56% of the studied cases. Gate reviews is a form of communication which is a crucial part of project governance, especially for large and complex projects. Sometimes, this process might take months before you can get an approval. In this period, many events and developments happened before even you can go to a gate review Some governance designs the […]

31/05/2023 Ziad Al-basir Business Transformation, Cost Control, EPMO, EPPM, Main Pages, PMO, Portfolio Management, Project Governance

How to Measure PMO Performance?

•measuring PMO performance is crucial for ensuring effective project management and achieving strategic goals. •By focusing on key performance indicators, data collection and analysis, reporting and communication, benchmarking, benefits realization, continuous improvement, addressing challenges, and leveraging the best used KPIs for PMO performance, organizations can enhance their PMO’s performance and deliver better project outcomes. Read the details in the below documents

30/05/2023 Ziad Al-basir Main Pages, PMO, Portfolio Management, PPMO, Project Governance

Creating PMO With Value For Money

Define clear objectives for the PMO. Align PMO objectives with strategic goals. Leverage value for money principles. Download the document to read the full steps.

21/05/2023 Ziad Al-basir Leadership, Main Pages, Project Governance

The Power of Feedback: Unleashing The Individuals Innovation Ideas

Imagine the scene: two aspiring individuals, overflowing with ideas and enthusiasm, stand before the leadership of a prominent organization, ready to share their innovative vision. But sadly, their feedback falls on deaf ears, dismissed without consideration. Like any successful leader, they take matters into their own hands, leaving the company to establish their own ventures. These individuals are, the creators of WhatsApp as an example. They are Brian Acton and Jan Koum who worked for Yahoo. When not listened to, they left […]

12/05/2023 Ziad Al-basir Main Pages, Planning & Control, Portfolio Management, Project Governance

Mid-Year Portfolio Reports

As we approach the end of the financial year in Australia on June 30th, and simultaneously mark the mid-year in the Middle East, we find ourselves at a critical juncture. The mid-year report, a month and a half away, is currently under preparation. We may be tempted to present a report suffused with hundred of pages (to make it more difficult to understand the situation) with the sweet flavour of icy watermelon in the executive report to gain acceptance. to […]