BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//House of PMO - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:House of PMO X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://houseofpmo.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for House of PMO REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T200000 DTSTAMP:20260504T081803 CREATED:20260205T113153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T113153Z UID:990000554-1777570200-1777579200@houseofpmo.com SUMMARY:Behaviours of a Successful PMO (In-Person Event) DESCRIPTION:What we do\, how we show up\, and why it matters\nWhat really makes a PMO successful? It’s rarely the frameworks or the tools alone – it’s the behaviours behind them. \nThis interactive session explores the behaviours that underpin effective PMOs\, drawing directly from the PMO Competency Framework and insights from the Inside PMO research. We’ll look at behaviour at three levels: \n\nindividual PMO professionals\,\nPMO teams\,\nand the PMO as an organisational entity.\n\nBecause behaviour isn’t just personal. When it’s consistent and collective\, it shapes trust\, influence\, and outcomes. \n  \nWhy behaviour matters\nPMOs don’t operate in a vacuum. Organisational culture\, pressure\, incentives\, and context all influence how a PMO behaves day to day. \nWe’ll explore why behaviours that work well in a portfolio PMO might not land in a project office or a centre of excellence\, and how context changes what ‘good’ looks like. We’ll also look at the unintended behaviours PMOs can drift into under pressure – and what to do about them. \nWe’ll unpack: \n\nWhy some PMO behaviours stick\nWhy others create friction or resistance\nHow small\, intentional shifts can make a big difference to credibility and engagement\n\n  \nWhat to expect\nThis isn’t a one‑way presentation. \nExpect discussion\, reflection\, and shared experience with people who understand the realities of PMO work. You’ll be encouraged to think about your own PMO context\, challenge assumptions\, and learn from others in the room. \nYou’ll leave with practical insight you can apply straight back in your PMO – whether that’s in how you influence\, how your team works together\, or how the PMO is perceived across the organisation. \nExpect discussion\, reflection\, and shared experience – not a one-way presentation. This session is ideal for experienced PMO professionals who want to evolve their practice\, learn from peers\, and leave with practical insight they can apply straight back in their PMO. \nWe’ll keep you fed and watered throughout the session with drinks and nibbles. \n  \nWho’s leading the session\nThis session is led by Carol Hindley and Eileen Roden – co-authors of the PMO Competency FRamework both highly experienced PMO practitioners with a strong focus on how PMOs really operate in practice. They bring deep insight into PMO behaviours\, capability development\, and the realities PMOs face inside complex organisations. Expect practical perspectives\, honest discussion\, and facilitation that encourages shared learning rather than theory-heavy answers. \n  \n\nEvent details\nLocation\nNationwide House\nPipers Way\nSwindon\nSN3 1TA \nTimings\n5.30pm – arrival and networking\n6.00pm – session starts\n8.00pm – finish \nTickets\nFree for members\n£10 + VAT for non‑members \nPlaces are limited. Booking is essential. \n  \n  URL:https://houseofpmo.com/event/behaviours-of-a-successful-pmo-in-person-event/ LOCATION:Nationwide House\, Pipers Way\, Swindon\, Berkshire\, SN3 1TA CATEGORIES:In-Person,Network and Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://houseofpmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PMO-Event-Behaviours-Nationwide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T173000 DTSTAMP:20260504T081803 CREATED:20250827T150420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T125529Z UID:990000457-1763557200-1763573400@houseofpmo.com SUMMARY:Blue Light PMO Summit DESCRIPTION:An afternoon for PMO professionals across the emergency services – Fire\, Police\, Ambulance\, NHS\, Search & Rescue – to share\, learn and connect\n  \nHosted by the House of PMO and AtkinsRéalis\, this non‑profit event is designed for PMO professionals working in Blue Light‑affiliated organisations. Expect keynote insights\, a blue light services panel session\, and hands‑on roundtables focused on the challenges that matter most to emergency services PMOs. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Your Tickets – Blue Light PMO Summit 2025\n \n Find Out More Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When and Where\n Takes place Wednesday 19th November from 1pm to 5.30pm (with networking afterwards) \nAt the Conrad Hotel\, Westminster\, London \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n Features keynote presentations\, panel session and interactive roundtable discussions \nPlenty of time to meet and learn from your Blue Light peers in PMO. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Profit\n All profits from the event will be donated to a Blue Light charity on the day. \nAll made possible with partnership with corporate member – AtkinsRéalis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Your Place TodayPlaces are limited\, secure your place today and join us at the Blue Light PMO Summit URL:https://houseofpmo.com/event/blue-light-pmo-summit/ LOCATION:Conrad Hotel St James\, 22-28 Broadway\, St James\, London\, SW1H 0BH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Annually,In-Person,Network and Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houseofpmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ticket-Header-logo-date.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T200000 DTSTAMP:20260504T081804 CREATED:20250826T113825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T093150Z UID:990000456-1760032800-1760040000@houseofpmo.com SUMMARY:Making Change Stick: How PMO Helps Drive Real Results DESCRIPTION:We’re back in Manchester for a PMO Flashmob and this time we are joined by Louise Barker\, Head of Strategic Delivery and Improvement at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. \nTransformation isn’t just about delivering projects – it’s about doing things better\, together\, for the long run. In this session\, Louise shares how their PMO has brought together project delivery\, change management and quality improvement into one clear approach that actually works. \nYou’ll hear how they: \n\nAlign big change programmes with what really matters to the organisation\nKeep everything on track with a clear governance structure that doesn’t get in the way\nShow real improvements in patient care and service delivery\nSupport people through the change – not just processes – with strong leadership and capability building\n\nWe’ll also explore some of the tools and forums that help make it all happen – like the Change Initiation Forum and benefits sequencing – plus what they’ve learned along the way that others in the NHS (or any complex organisation) can take and use. \nMany thanks to Gravitas Recruitment for hosting the session – join us for learning\, drinks and nibbles! URL:https://houseofpmo.com/event/making-change-stick-how-pmo-helps-drive-real-results/ LOCATION:Gravitas Recruitment Group\, Two St Peter’s Square\,\, Manchester\, M2 3AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:In-Person,Network and Learn,PMO Flashmob ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houseofpmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Change-stick.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260504T081804 CREATED:20250722T152808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T162447Z UID:990000447-1758736800-1758744000@houseofpmo.com SUMMARY:Top Ten Pitfalls to Avoid in Benefits Management / South Coast PMO Flashmob DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively\, practical session with Steve Blades\, fresh from the PMO Conference stage\, as he shares the Top Ten Pitfalls to Avoid in Benefits Management. \nPacked with real-world examples and lessons learned\, Steve will help you spot (and steer clear of) the common mistakes that trip up even the best PMOs when managing benefits. You’ll also have chance to meet other PMO professionals and get involved in an interactive exercise to help bolster your learning. \nWhether you’re new to benefits management or looking to sharpen your approach\, this session will leave you with insights you can apply straight away and plenty of stories to take back to your team. \nSteve is a P3M (Portfolio\, Programme and Project Management) professional with a focus on outcomes and benefits – currently working at NATS. Steve is brilliant at bringing the subject of benefits management to life\, you won’t want to miss this session. \nThis is an in-person event\, taking place in the Eastleigh area of the UK. URL:https://houseofpmo.com/event/top-ten-pitfalls-to-avoid-in-benefits-management-south-coast-pmo-flashmob/ LOCATION:Ageas Insurance\, Ageas House\, Hampshire Corporate Park\, Templars Way\, Eastleigh\, SO53 3YA CATEGORIES:In-Person,Network and Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houseofpmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/benefits-management-pitfalls.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T190000 DTSTAMP:20260504T081804 CREATED:20250701T155224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T155224Z UID:990000444-1756393200-1756407600@houseofpmo.com SUMMARY:Shaping Change: PMO Models and Campus Transformation DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon exploring how PMOs can drive transformation – on campus and beyond.\nWhat kind of PMO does change best? One that directs\, controls\, supports or challenges like a critical friend? \nJoin us at the University of Glasgow for an interactive session where we unpack the pros and cons of different PMO models and explore how they play out in real transformation environments. Whether you’re leading a strategic portfolio\, running a delivery-focused office\, or acting as the quiet influence behind the scenes\, this is a chance to reflect on what works\, what doesn’t\, and where the PMO can go next. \nAs part of the University’s ongoing campus development programme – one of the largest of its kind in the UK – you’ll gain first-hand insight into how PMO thinking has shaped a major\, multi-year transformation. The afternoon includes a guided campus tour\, expert perspectives\, and this interactive deep dive into PMO models\, followed by informal networking over drinks and pizza. \nIf you’re a PMO professional with a curious mind and a few opinions of your own\, come ready to share\, learn and challenge your thinking alongside others who care about the future of PMO. \n\nAgenda\n3:30pm – Campus Tour*Experience the transformation first-hand with a guided walk through the landmark developments – JMS Learning Hub\, ARC\, Clarice Pears and Adam Smith Buildings. \n5:00pm – Welcome & Introduction Setting the stage: University’s vision and the PMO’s role in bringing it to life. \n5:30pm – PMO Perspectives A practical reflection on challenges and insights from delivering in a complex university environment: from stakeholder alignment to balancing strategy\, governance\, and community expectations. \n6:00pm – Interactive Session “Next-Stage Transformation: What Should the PMO Focus On?” \n7:00pm – Close & Informal Networking at the Bar\n \nSpaces are limited—book now to join the conversation. \n* If you can’t make the campus tour\, you can still come along for the session starting at 5pm. URL:https://houseofpmo.com/event/shaping-change-pmo-models-and-campus-transformation/ LOCATION:University of Glasgow\, University Avenue\, Glasgow\, G12 8QQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:In-Person,Network and Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houseofpmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/glasgow-university.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T123000 DTSTAMP:20260504T081804 CREATED:20240819T083821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T083821Z UID:990000387-1729153800-1729168200@houseofpmo.com SUMMARY:EXTERNAL: Birmingham: Microsoft Solution Showcase for a Data-Driven PMO DESCRIPTION:This is an external sponsored event hosted by Program Framework with the House of PMO presenting as guest speakers. Free to attend\, in-person in Birmingham\, places are limited. \n\nTime & Location\n\n\n17 Oct 2024\, 08:30 – 12:30 \nMeeting Space at 44 Blucher Street\, 44 Blucher St\, Birmingham B1 1QJ\, UK \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\nModern PMOs are busier than ever. Gartner cites a whole range of Hot Topics for PPM\, such as Demand Management\, Resource Management\, Programme and Portfolio Management\, Reporting & Dashboards\, Strategy realisation and so on. Yet many PMOs are still held back by inefficient manual processes\, disconnected data sets and the ever-ongoing struggle of engaging stakeholders. \n  \n\n\n\nWhat Microsoft cloud services help us digitally transform the PMO? \nFor any organisation already invested in Microsoft cloud\, there is an obvious path: apply the platform you already own to the challenges of the PMO. This event will help you make sense of Microsoft services so you can make a start. The newly branded Microsoft Planner is at the heart of this\, and so are services like Teams\, Power Apps\, Power Automate and Power BI as well as Copilot and other AI services. An amazing platform to unite all your data in one place\, as the basis for collaboration\, automation\, integration and efficiencies delivered through AI! \nHouse of PMO Presentation: Benefits of Friction Between PMO and Delivery Teams \nWe are going to talk about more than just technology: Our friends at House of PMO Eileen Roden and Lindsay Scott will discuss how PMOs continue to be challenged about their value to the organisation. Yet despite that\, more and more PMOs are being set up – so how can that be? Let’s uncover where the real value of the PMO is and address the elephant in the room – the friction that exists between the PMO and delivery teams. The session will discuss the underlying causes for friction\, how to work with it and how friction helps deliver higher value for everyone involved in change delivery. \nWhat you will learn from this event: \n\nWhat are the “digital transformation” tools in the Microsoft platform\nWhy do they make a unique business case for your PMO\nWhat is the “art of the possible”\, and how will AI push this even further\nWhat are the real-world considerations when undertaking a tool implementation in this platform – not least the impact on friction between stakeholders\nHow can you make a start with very little budget\n\nExpect to see plenty of practical demonstrations of real-world applications\, including our highly functional PMO application Power Framework\, built in the Microsoft Power Platform. \nRegister to attend – limited spaces \nRegistrations will be accepted via the Program Framework website here>> \n  \n  URL:https://houseofpmo.com/event/external-data-driven-pmo/ CATEGORIES:External,In-Person,Network and Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houseofpmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Birmingham-Showcase-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T081804 CREATED:20240528T121448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T121452Z UID:990000377-1724328000-1724331600@houseofpmo.com SUMMARY:Career Hour - The PMO Career Checklist DESCRIPTION:Career hour sessions are member-only events which are focused on some aspect of your PMO career. There has been plenty of themes already covered\, you can check them out in the Member’s Library here. \nThe sessions are run every other month and tend to be smaller groups of practitioners joining the session. In addition to the presentation\, there is the expectation that attendees will share their own experiences and insights for the benefit of the wider group. In this way\, career hour sessions are a great way to connect with others as well as taking away valuable career-related insights that could help you in your PMO own career. \nIn this month’s session we’re looking at the PMO Career Checklist. Every PMO professional loves a checklist so why not one which focuses on you? Expect to delve into on-the-job actions\, training\, skills\, promotion\, knowledge\, behaviours\, assessments\, networks\, competences and more! \nRSVP to join the session URL:https://houseofpmo.com/event/career-hour-the-pmo-career-checklist/ CATEGORIES:BiMonthly,Careers,Network and Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://houseofpmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pmo-career-hour.png LOCATION:https://houseofpmo.com/event/career-hour-the-pmo-career-checklist/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240807T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240807T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T081804 CREATED:20240625T162651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T092231Z UID:990000380-1723032000-1723035600@houseofpmo.com SUMMARY:PMO Services - What's Hot and What's Not? DESCRIPTION:During the PMO Conference in London this year we like to gain insights from the PMO professionals attending and use a number of different interactive boards to gain the different perspectives on a particular theme. \nDuring this year’s conference we honed in on PMO Services. \nYou might already be familiar with the PMO Service Catalogue and the volunteer project currently running. We’ve previously run many sessions in this area because the ‘service-led’ approach to the PMO is so popular. \nIn this session\, we’ll be sharing the insights from all those who participated – they were asked: \n\nWhich services do you provide that are the most popular or ‘hottest’?\nWhich services do you provide that are least popular or the ‘coldest’?\nAnd ‘I want to deliver this service but don’t. . . . . why?’\n\nPlenty of insights were provided\, and we’ll review those and provide some further practical advice on what we uncover. \nThis is a great session to learn more about PMO services\, what others are doing in their organisations and have the opportunity to provide your insights too! URL:https://houseofpmo.com/event/pmo-services-whats-hot-and-whats-not/ CATEGORIES:Free,Network and Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://houseofpmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pmoservices-summer-1.png LOCATION:https://houseofpmo.com/event/pmo-services-whats-hot-and-whats-not/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR