This podcast episode discusses project management techniques, some practical and some humorous. The host, Cornelius Fichtner, also shares PMI updates, news items from the project management field, and a personal anecdote about project challenges and lessons learned, including the importance of proper documentation and communication. He introduces several project management techniques, including "Project Management by Walking Around," and "The Columbo" technique for navigating challenging relationships with superiors.
The podcast episode mentions four ways to create a more successful project management office (PMO):
Take the PMO outside Information Services: To achieve company-wide inclusion, the PMO shouldn't be housed within IT.
Focus on methods, processes, and metrics: Concentrate on what is done, how it's done, and how it's measured.
Provide on-demand access to the PMO system: Executives need readily available access to project status information.
Don't overcomplicate the process with complex tools: Keep it simple ("KISS" – Keep It Simple, Stupid).
