Making Resource Management Work / Insight PMO Report
2025-09-09 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | https://houseofpmo.com/event/making-resource-management-work-insight-pmo-report/
Making Resource Management Work – The Latest Insight PMO Report
Resource management continues to be one of the trickiest areas for PMOs to get right. Whether it’s capacity planning, getting the right people onto the right work, or having the data to back up tough conversations with stakeholders – it often feels like going round in circles.
In this session we explore the refreshed Circle of Resource Management model – updated in 2025 following new insights from across sectors – and get practical about how the PMO can help make real progress, even in complex environments.
What We’ll Cover
We’ll take a look at the latest thinking behind the Circle of Resource Management from House of PMO and discuss findings from a brand new report into how organisations are tackling resource management in the real world. Together, we’ll explore:

The portfolio, project, and resource sides of the resource management puzzle
How to use the model in your own organisation to prompt the right conversations
What context, capability and culture mean for your ability to make things stick
How the PMO can move from firefighting to genuinely enabling performance
Stories, tips and lessons from other PMO professionals who’ve been there

This session focuses on two of the competences in the PMO Competency Framework – Delivery Support: Resource Management and P3M Enabling: Capability Development and Capacity Management.
Suitable for any level of PMO professional who is interested in improving resource management in their organisations.
[Eileen presented a shorter version of this session at the PMO Conference in June 2025.]

PMO Networking Skills
2025-09-05 12:00 - 13:00 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/pmo-networking-skills/
With the PMO Conference coming up in Edinburgh this November and the increase in the number of PMO Flashmob events we’re running, it got us thinking about PMO people coming together and how much we learn from each other when we make connections.
Many of us might not like the idea of networking, even the mere mention of the word can bring some of us out in hives! But we want to do something about that, perhaps change the perception of it, at the very least bring together some different insights and hopefully provide a few hints and tips.
In this session, we will focus on three aspects of networking – focusing more on the first two you see here:

Internal Networking – How to build influence and trust within your organisation, from delivery teams to senior leadership.
Face-to-Face Networking – How to confidently connect at events, workshops, and in everyday workplace interactions.
Online Networking – How to make LinkedIn and other digital platforms work for your PMO career without the awkwardness.

Tailored specifically for PMO people, whether you’re new to networking or looking to sharpen your approach, you’ll leave with ideas you can start using straight away (and hopefully we’ll see you at one of our events soon too!)
This session is free for House of PMO members – just £10 for non-members.

PMO HotHouse Season 3 – August 2025
2025-08-29 12:15 - 13:00 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/pmo-hothouse-season-3-august-2025/
It’s August and we’re back with another PMO HotHouse.
HotHouse brings together Lindsay Scott, Eileen Roden and John McIntyre each month for 45 minutes to give you your shot of PMO inspiration.
We have different features each month – kicking off with the latest news and research in PMO. You can expect to see segments on different aspects of PMO that we can learn from, a guest or two that shares their insights – plus plenty of interaction with attendees to keep you on your toes.
If you’re looking for a short, monthly PMO fix that keeps you in the loop, make sure PMO HotHouse is marked on your calendar.
Can’t make it? Check out any missed sessions or catch up at our YouTube stream.
Join us in the HotHouse for your regular monthly shot of PMO inspiration.
📍 Live streaming on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@houseofpmo
📍 Also available on LinkedIn: House of PMO company page

Shaping Change: PMO Models and Campus Transformation
2025-08-28 15:00 - 19:00 | University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
Join us for an afternoon exploring how PMOs can drive transformation – on campus and beyond.
What kind of PMO does change best? One that directs, controls, supports or challenges like a critical friend?
Join 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.
As 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.
If 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.

Agenda
3:30pm – 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.
5:00pm – Welcome & Introduction Setting the stage: University’s vision and the PMO’s role in bringing it to life.
5:30pm – 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.
6:00pm – Interactive Session “Next-Stage Transformation: What Should the PMO Focus On?”
7:00pm – Close & Informal Networking at the Bar

Spaces are limited—book now to join the conversation.
* If you can’t make the campus tour, you can still come along for the session starting at 5pm.

The Past, Present and Future of PMO / 2025 PMO Conference Opening Keynote
2025-08-21 16:00 - 17:00
Missed the PMO Conference in London this year? Here’s your chance to see the opening keynote from Eileen Roden, Laura Barnard and Americo Pinto!
To kick off the 10th anniversary of the PMO Conference in style, we bring together three of the most influential voices in the PMO space over the past decade: Eileen Roden, Laura Barnard, and Americo Pinto.
United on stage, these influential leaders will deliver a dynamic keynote that reflects on the evolution of PMO and envisions its bold, transformative future
Through their unique perspectives and shared passion for PMO, Eileen, Laura, and Americo will dive into what they want to see happen, wish would happen, and dream might happen for PMO. With a format that blends reflection, vision, and inspiration, this session will set the tone for a day of celebration, learning, and forward thinking.
Expect insights that highlight on the progress made by PMOs over the past decade, the challenges and opportunities of today, and the possibilities for tomorrow. From aligning to organisational strategy to leveraging emerging technologies and strengthening PMO leadership, the conversation will be rich, relatable, and packed with takeaways for PMO professionals at every level.
This unmissable opening keynote promises to leave you inspired, energised, and ready to embrace the next era of PMO. Join us as we set the stage for a day of celebrating the journey so far and charting the course for what’s next.
Register to watch the session here or via YouTube on the 21st August!

How House of PMO Members Make PMO Work
2025-08-20 15:00 - 15:30 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/how-house-of-pmo-members-make-pmo-work/
The success of a PMO often depends on the skills, confidence, and connections of the people who run it – and no one knows that better than the members of the House of PMO.
In this engaging and insightful 30-minute virtual session, we’ll explore how House of PMO members make their PMOs work better – for themselves, their teams, and their organisations.
We’ll walk through the key benefits of membership, each illustrated with real-life anecdotes from our community, showing how these benefits have made a tangible difference to PMO professionals in their day-to-day work and career journeys.
Whether it’s building valuable connections, using our tools and frameworks to solve real problems, growing professionally through our competency framework, or simply knowing you’re not alone – you’ll see how membership helps PMO professionals thrive and deliver real impact.
By the end of this session, you’ll come away with a clear understanding of what membership offers, how it supports you at every stage of your PMO career, and how you too can use the House of PMO to make your PMO work.

Present with Confidence – PMO Summer Series / Session Three
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:00 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/present-with-confidence-pmo-summer-series-session-three/
Present with Confidence – The PMO Summer Series is a three-part virtual learning experience from House of PMO, designed to help you build one of the most valuable PMO skills: confident, impactful communication.
Each session focuses on a key part of the presentation journey – from crafting compelling content, to designing clear and professional slides, to delivering with confidence and presence. Whether you’re presenting at work, running a knowledge session, or stepping up to speak at a PMO event, this series will help you feel more prepared, polished, and self-assured.
You can attend one, two, or all three sessions – each one is standalone, but together they build a complete foundation for confident PMO presenting.
Session 3: The Practical
This is where it all comes together. In the final session of the Present with Confidence summer series, you’ll have the chance to deliver – to practice your presentation skills in a safe, supportive environment.
We’ll start with tips on managing nerves, using your voice and body language, and connecting with your audience – even through a screen. Then, volunteers will have the chance to present a short piece and receive kind, constructive feedback from peers and facilitators.
We’ll cover:

Managing nerves and building confidence
Voice, pace, and energy – how to keep people engaged
Presenting well on Zoom – eye contact, camera use, and setup
Giving and receiving feedback kindly and usefully
Handling questions and interruptions with ease

Even if you don’t present live, you’ll learn a huge amount from watching others and taking part in feedback.
Who Should Attend?

Anyone who wants to practise their presenting in a real (but safe!) setting
PMO professionals interested in becoming more visible or leading sessions
Members who want to step up to present at future House of PMO events

Why You Should Attend

Practice delivering your content with real feedback
Learn practical techniques to boost confidence
Build presenting experience in a supportive PMO community
Get spotted for future speaking opportunities with House of PMO

Register Now
Places are limited to keep it interactive – secure your spot now!
Places are free for members, £10 / session for non-members
You can purchase all three sessions in the series to receive a saving!
Check out the other sessions:

Present with Confidence – The Content (15th July)
Present with Confidence – The Presentation Slides (23rd July)

Unlocking PMO Potential: Introducing the PMO Competency Framework
2025-08-07 06:00 - 08:00 | AUT School of Future Environments, Tukutuku, AZ100, North Campus, AUT,90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote,, Auckland, 0627, New Zealand
House of PMO Goes to Auckland!
The House of PMO and PMI are delighted to be jointly hosting the first PMO Flashmob in Auckland!
Join us for a landmark occasion as House of PMO arrives in Auckland, bringing our signature blend of insight, inspiration, and community spirit to New Zealand’s largest city for the very first time!
The session will be led by Eileen J Roden who will introduce the PMO Competency Framework – the first of its kind, developed by PMO professionals, for PMO professionals. Whether you’re running a PMO, working within one, or thinking about the next step in your career, this session is your opportunity to learn how the framework can help shape capability development for individuals, teams, and entire organisations.
In this session, we’ll explore:

Why and how the PMO Competency Framework was created – and the challenges it addresses.
How it works – including the four core PMO roles, domains of competence, and proficiency levels.
How to use it – for personal development, team upskilling, recruitment, performance reviews, and more.
What’s next – how the framework is being adopted in the UK and globally, and how you can use it in your organisation.

Expect a relaxed, interactive session with time to connect with fellow PMO professionals in the region – and to be part of building the PMO community in New Zealand.
Whether you’re new to PMO or a seasoned leader, this is your chance to gain insight, ask questions, and leave with practical ideas to take back to your workplace.
Register and Attend!

PMO Skills: Think Creatively
2025-08-06 12:00 - 13:00 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/pmo-skills-think-creatively/
In the PMO Competency Framework, alongside the competences, knowledge and behaviours, there are 51 different skills listed. The skills in the Competency Framework are what PMO professionals draw on to perform their roles.
Within the Communication set of skills – there is Think Creatively.
In this session we learn more about what this skill is all about and we will cover:

Why creativity is an important skill for PMO professionals
What creativity in the PMO and in PMO roles looks like
Some different tools and techniques on creativity
And a worked example which attendees can think creatively about.

If you’re a PMO professional that is interested in the different ways to approach your role and the task and activities you perform, mark your calendars for this Member-Exclusive session.
You’ll leave this session with:

A clearer understanding of this core PMO skill
A handful of approaches, techniques and tools to add to your PMO toolkit
Confidence to explore being more innovative in your role.

Looking for a previous session we’ve done on creativity – check out this previous PMO Conference session.

PMO HotHouse Season 3 – July 2025
2025-07-25 12:15 - 13:00 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/pmo-hothouse-season-news-july-2025/
It’s July and we’re back with another PMO HotHouse.
HotHouse brings together Lindsay Scott, Eileen Roden and John McIntyre each month for 45 minutes to give you your shot of PMO inspiration.
We have different features each month – kicking off with the latest news and research in PMO. You can expect to see segments on different aspects of PMO that we can learn from, a guest or two that shares their insights – plus plenty of interaction with attendees to keep you on your toes.
If you’re looking for a short, monthly PMO fix that keeps you in the loop, make sure PMO HotHouse is marked on your calendar.
Can’t make it? Check out any missed sessions or catch up at our YouTube stream.
Join us in the HotHouse for your regular monthly shot of PMO inspiration.
📍 Live streaming on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@houseofpmo
📍 Also available on LinkedIn: House of PMO company page

Present with Confidence – PMO Summer Series / Session Two
2025-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/present-with-confidence-pmo-summer-series-session-two/
Present with Confidence – The PMO Summer Series is a three-part virtual learning experience from House of PMO, designed to help you build one of the most valuable PMO skills: confident, impactful communication.
Each session focuses on a key part of the presentation journey – from crafting compelling content, to designing clear and professional slides, to delivering with confidence and presence. Whether you’re presenting at work, running a knowledge session, or stepping up to speak at a PMO event, this series will help you feel more prepared, polished, and self-assured.
You can attend one, two, or all three sessions – each one is standalone, but together they build a complete foundation for confident PMO presenting.
Session 2: The Presentation Deck
Let’s face it – we’ve all sat through presentations where the slides did more harm than good. In this second session of the Present with Confidence summer series, we’re focusing on the visuals – how to build a PowerPoint deck that complements your content, not competes with it.
We’ll break down the art of creating clear, accessible and professional-looking slides that make your message shine, especially in the PMO world where charts, dashboards, and timelines matter.
We’ll cover:

Slide design basics – clarity, space, and visual hierarchy
Presenting data effectively – charts, graphs, and RAGs that make sense
Accessibility tips – making your slides inclusive and readable
Avoiding “death by PowerPoint” – balancing visuals and words
Tools, templates, and time-saving tricks for busy PMO professionals

Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for anyone working in or with a PMO who wants to:

PMO professionals who create or support slide decks for reports, reviews, or training
Anyone delivering updates, metrics, or analysis to varied audiences
Anyone who wants to make better slides without being a designer

Whether you’re a first-time speaker or a seasoned pro looking to refine your skills – this session is for you.
Why You Should Attend

Learn slide best practices tailored to PMO environments
Build confidence in communicating visually
Take your presentation materials to the next level
Continue developing your skills in the full 3-part series

Register Now
Places are limited to keep it interactive – secure your spot now!
Places are free for members, £10 / session for non-members
You can purchase all three sessions in the series to receive a saving!
Check out the details on the other sessions:

Present with Confidence – The Content (15th July)
Present with Confidence – The Practical (13th August)

PMO Flashmob Summer Social: PMO Survival Hacks
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6DR, United Kingdom
Join us for an informal summer evening of PMO conversation, networking, and sharing at Mercato Metropolitano, London.
Whether you’re deep in the trenches of project portfolio delivery or helping to build the next generation of PMO services, every PMO professional develops their own ways to survive and thrive. From tools and templates to mindset hacks and practical shortcuts, we all have a tip or two that makes our PMO lives easier.
Come along, grab some food, enjoy a drink, and connect with your PMO peers in a relaxed setting. We’ll be sharing our favourite PMO Survival Hacks – those tried-and-tested approaches that keep us afloat, keep us sane, and help us succeed. No presentations, no slides, just real stories and practical takeaways from the PMO community.
When?
Wednesday 16th July, from 6pm-8pm
Where?
Mercato Metropolitano, London (42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR – a short hop from London Bridge)
Why come along?
✅ Meet other PMO professionals
✅ Pick up new survival tips
✅ Share your own PMO hacks
✅ Enjoy a relaxed, informal summer social
PMOFlashmob events are open to all – whether you’re a PMO director, analyst, consultant, student or simply curious about PMO.
Drop in when you can, stay as long as you like, and be part of the conversation.

Present with Confidence – PMO Summer Series / Session One
2025-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/present-with-confidence-pmo-summer-series-session-one/
Present with Confidence – The PMO Summer Series is a three-part virtual learning experience from House of PMO, designed to help you build one of the most valuable PMO skills: confident, impactful communication.
Each session focuses on a key part of the presentation journey – from crafting compelling content, to designing clear and professional slides, to delivering with confidence and presence. Whether you’re presenting at work, running a knowledge session, or stepping up to speak at a PMO event, this series will help you feel more prepared, polished, and self-assured.
You can attend one, two, or all three sessions – each one is standalone, but together they build a complete foundation for confident PMO presenting.
Session 1: The Content
Learn how to structure, shape, and sharpen your presentation for maximum impact.
Every great presentation starts with a strong story. In this first session of the Present with Confidence summer series, we’re focusing on the content – how to build a presentation that lands with your audience, supports your message, and works in a PMO environment.
Whether you’re prepping for a project board, sharing insights in a community event, or pitching to stakeholders, this session will help you create content with structure, flow and purpose.
We’ll cover:

Clarifying your objective – informing, influencing, or inspiring?
Understanding your audience – and tailoring accordingly
Structuring your story – from intro to impact
Using narrative techniques – storytelling in a PMO context
Choosing what not to include – keeping it tight and relevant

You’ll leave with a simple framework to plan future presentations and a set of tips you can use immediately.
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for anyone working in or with a PMO who wants to:

Build confidence in their communication style
Prepare better presentations for work or events
Develop their speaking and facilitation skills
Take the first step towards becoming a future PMO presenter

Whether you’re a first-time speaker or a seasoned pro looking to refine your skills – this session is for you.
Why Attend?

Gain practical techniques to create effective, audience-focused content
Boost your confidence and get future-ready for PMO presentations
Start your journey through a 3-part summer series designed to develop confident communicators
Connect with others in the House of PMO community

Register Now
Places are limited to keep it interactive – secure your spot now!
Places are free for members, £10 / session for non-members
You can purchase all three sessions in the series to receive a saving!
Check out the other sessions:

Present with Confidence – The Presentation Slides (23rd July)
Present with Confidence – The Practical (13th August)

New Habits - PMO Journalling
2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/new-habits-pmo-journalling/
At PMOLearn! in Edinburgh, Eileen ran a classroom session based on developing the skill of ‘reflection’. The session was centred around the idea that self-reflection is a critical yet often overlooked skill in PMO work. The session aimed to highlight the value of deliberate reflection for personal and professional development, and introduced practical tools to support reflective practice.
One of those tools was journalling.
In PMO we often move from one task to the next without pausing to make sense of what we’ve learned along the way. This session is about changing that. We’re introducing PMO Journalling – a simple yet powerful reflective practice that helps you capture insights, develop your thinking, and make better decisions. Whether you’re managing risks, supporting governance, or working through complex stakeholder challenges, journalling can help you slow down, connect the dots, and grow professionally. It’s not about writing perfectly – it’s about thinking clearly. And today, we’ll explore practical ways to build a reflective journalling habit that works for you.
Journalling is a favourite reflective practice of Eileen’s – so here she will share some of her hints and tips.

Manchester PMO Flashmob / Rethinking Resource Management: A PMO-Led Approach
2025-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Forward Role, Croxley House, 14 Lloyd St, Manchester, M2 5ND, United Kingdom
Making Resource Management Work – A PMO Perspective
Resource management continues to be one of the trickiest areas for PMOs to get right. Whether it’s capacity planning, getting the right people onto the right work, or having the data to back up tough conversations with stakeholders – it often feels like going round in circles.
This in-person session in Manchester brings PMO professionals together to explore the refreshed Circle of Resource Management model – updated in 2025 following new insights from across sectors – and get practical about how the PMO can help make real progress, even in complex environments.
What We’ll Cover
We’ll take a look at the latest thinking behind the Circle of Resource Management from House of PMO and discuss findings from a brand new report into how organisations are tackling resource management in the real world. Together, we’ll explore:

The portfolio, project, and resource sides of the resource management puzzle
How to use the model in your own organisation to prompt the right conversations
What context, capability and culture mean for your ability to make things stick
How the PMO can move from firefighting to genuinely enabling performance
Stories, tips and lessons from other PMO professionals who’ve been there

Whether you’re dealing with prioritisation problems, developing capability frameworks, or stuck in a tools-vs-process standoff, this is a great chance to connect with others who get it – and go away with ideas you can use.
📝 All attendees will receive a copy of the latest Inside PMO Report to take away.
Book Your Spot
Reserve your place today – space is limited!
Join fellow PMO professionals for this practical and energising session. It’s time to break the cycle and get resource management working for your organisation.
This session is free for House of PMO members / non-members £10

PMO HotHouse Season 3 – June 2025
2025-06-27 12:15 - 13:00 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/pmo-hothouse-season-3-june/
It’s June and we’re back with another PMO HotHouse.
HotHouse brings together Lindsay Scott, Eileen Roden and John McIntyre each month for 45 minutes to give you your shot of PMO inspiration.
This month we’re getting into what we learnt at the PMO Conference – plus the PMOLearn! event and also the IMPACT Engine training day!
Can’t make it? Check out any missed sessions or catch up at our YouTube stream.
Join us in the HotHouse for your regular monthly shot of PMO inspiration.
📍 Live streaming on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@houseofpmo
📍 Also available on LinkedIn: House of PMO company page

What’s New in the APM Body of Knowledge 8th Edition – A PMO Perspective
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/whats-new-in-the-apm-body-of-knowledge-8th-edition-a-pmo-perspective/
The APM has launched the long-awaited 8th edition of its Body of Knowledge – but what’s actually changed, and what does it mean for those of us working in and around PMOs?
Join us for this practical, engaging session where we’ll explore what’s new in the latest BoK and how it affects the way we design, run, and evolve PMOs. Whether you’re in a Portfolio Office, Programme Office or Project Support role – this is your opportunity to unpack the updates and connect them back to real-life PMO challenges.
The APM Body of Knowledge (BoK) is a cornerstone of the project profession – and the new 8th edition brings fresh thinking and structure to reflect how project, programme and portfolio management is evolving.
In this community session, we’ll:

Demystify the key changes between BoK 7 and 8
Translate what these mean for PMO professionals at all levels
Discuss how PMOs can use the BoK to support capability, consistency and credibility
Explore the impact on training, standards, assurance and governance
Whether you’re shaping PMO strategy or just starting out, this session offers a valuable lens on where the profession is heading – and how the PMO plays a central role in that journey.

This session is aimed at anyone interested in keeping up to date with the latest developments in project management and the effect on the PMO and the role it performs. This session alignments with the competency: delivery methods and the knowledge area: P3M and PMO theories and practice / change and delivery methods

Project Hack Gloucester
2025-06-17 08:00 - 2025-06-18 17:00 | Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, GL1 3AX
We’re helping spread the word about the brilliant 2-day Hackathon taking place at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester on 17–18 June 2025.
It’s ideal for anyone in the PMO or project space who’s curious about using data to solve real-world problems. If you’ve got an interest in project management, data analytics, AI or just enjoy a good team challenge, this is well worth checking out.
The event brings together people from different backgrounds – project managers, analysts, IT and business professionals, students and grads – to work on real project challenges. You don’t need to be an expert, just up for collaborating, learning and experimenting with data.
There’ll be hands-on hack sessions, practical workshops, and chances to network with industry experts. Oh, and there’s £5k in prizes up for grabs too.
Some of the key themes being explored include Net Zero, Health & Safety, AI, productivity and more.
Tickets are £30 general, £15 for students, and free for Projecting Success apprentices. Registration closes on 7 June 2025.
You can use our discount code for a free ticket: PMOHACK

Pre PMO Conference Shindig / The PMO of 2035 - Will We Even Need One???
2025-06-11 17:00 - 23:00 | Shuffleboard Bar, 37 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9SE
We’re kicking off the PMO Conference celebrations early – and you’re invited!
The night before the big day, we’ve teamed up with the brilliant folks at Project Connect Group for a fun, informal evening of future-gazing, games, and great company. Whether you’re heading to the conference or just fancy diving into a juicy debate about the future of PMO, you’re more than welcome to join us.
Here’s the details that you need:
When Does it Take Place?
Wednesday 11th June
from 5pm until late
Where Does it Take Place?
We’ll be at the Shuffleboard Bar, Euston, London
How Can I Register?
Just RSVP – we’ll send you a ticket. Easy as that.
What’s the Shindig All About?
To mark the 10th anniversary of the PMO Conference, we’re flipping the script and looking ahead:
“The PMO of 2035 – Will We Even Need One?”
Join us for a lively evening exploring what the next decade might bring for PMOs, project controls, and our careers.
What to Expect?

Keynote Insights: With speakers to be announced, we’ll spark conversation around the evolving purpose, value, and shape of the PMO.
Interactive Session: Share your views and hear from others – from the PMO curious to the seasoned pros.
Top-notch Networking: Mingle with PMO peers, conference attendees and the project controls community.
Complimentary Food & Drinks: On us – because what’s a shindig without refreshments?
Fun & Games: Shuffleboard, arcade games, and pool – ideal for relaxing and chatting between debates.

Why Come Along?

Be part of a forward-looking conversation that could shape the next era of PMO.
Make meaningful connections across the PMO and project delivery space.
Find potential mentors, collaborators, or simply likeminded folks who love a good debate.
Have a laugh, grab a drink, and throw some shuffleboard pucks.

Help Us Spread the Word
Bring a mate, your team, or someone curious about PMO. The more voices we have, the better the conversation.
Let’s raise a glass to the last 10 years – and imagine the 10 to come.We’ll see you there.
Reserve Your Spot Today – Registration is Free!

PMO London 2025
2025-06-11 - 2025-06-13 | Friends House, 173-177 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ, United Kingdom
The PMO Conference and PMO Learn! are back in London for 2025!

PMOLearn! takes place on Wednesday 11th June 2025. The largest PMO classroom event in the UK, a series of experienced PMO professionals will tackle 4 key PMO subjects.PMOLearn! takes place at Friends House, 173-177 Euston Road, NW1 2BJ. Find out more >

The PMO Conference takes place on Thursday 12th June 2025. Featuring a programme full of PMO expert speakers and our PMO exhibition hall, the day is jam packed full of everything a PMO practitioner could want.PMO Conference takes place at Kings Place, 90 York Way, N1 9AG.Find out more >

The IMPACT Engine Fundamentals course takes place on Friday 13th June 2025. We’re offering an exclusive one-day course on the IMPACT Engine System, written and delivered by Laura Barnard.The course takes place at the Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BE.Find out more >.

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Doors open from 8am for registration and the events finish at 5pm. We’ve released our keynote speakers, with more sessions being released every week!

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PMO HotHouse Season 3 – May 2025
2025-05-30 12:15 - 13:00 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/pmo-hothouse-season-3-may-2025/
It’s May and we’re back with another PMO HotHouse.
HotHouse brings together Lindsay Scott, Eileen Roden and John McIntyre each month for 45 minutes to give you your shot of PMO inspiration.
Covering the latest news in PMO; pinpointing and spotlighting PMO themes and topic areas; inviting PMO professionals to join us in the Hot Seat; dropping a poll or two to gain crowd insights; lots of chat and sharing plus the “The Side Bar of Distraction” because let’s face it, sometimes some of the best stuff happens in the chat.
Want to know what we’re covering this month? Life is full of surprises, come and join us and find out 🙂
Can’t make it? Check out any missed sessions or catch up at our YouTube stream.
Join us in the HotHouse for your regular monthly shot of PMO inspiration.
📍 Live streaming on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@houseofpmo
📍 Also available on LinkedIn: House of PMO company page

Assessing PMO Team Competence
2025-05-22 12:00 - 13:00 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/assessing-pmo-team-competence/
How good is your PMO team – honestly?
It’s one thing knowing who’s good at what, but have you ever looked at the team as a whole? Understanding your collective strengths (and spotting the gaps) is what helps you build a PMO that’s not just getting by, but one that’s genuinely adding value.
In this one-hour session, we’ll walk you through how to use our PMO Competency Framework to assess your team – not just individuals – and show you how it can spark better collaboration, stronger performance, and real progress in your PMO.

What You’ll Learn:

How to use the House of PMO’s PMO Competency Framework for team assessments
Practical steps for running a team review session – formats, facilitation tips, and avoiding common pitfalls
How to identify competency gaps and build actionable development plans
Real-world examples of how team assessments have helped reshape PMO services and impact

Whether you’re looking to uplift your current team, restructure your services, or just better understand where your team performs well – this session is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and a clear way forward.
This session is useful for PMO Managers, PMO Leads or anyone with responsibility for the PMO team and development.

Practical Resource Management: Insights for PMOs & Project Managers / EXTERNAL
2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:00 | BCS, 25 Copthall Ave, London, EC2R 7BP
The Challenges of Resource Management and How the PMO Can Help
The House of PMO heads to the British Computer Society (BCS) PROMS-G event to talk resource management.
This is a hybrid event – so you can book to join it online virtually, or come along to the evening session in London.
The Overview
Resource management remains a significant challenge for project managers and extends far beyond allocating resources to tasks within their projects. The bigger picture includes capacity management, resource estimating, planning and forecasting, resource costing, and understanding team capabilities and development needs.
This session introduces the Circle of Resource Management model, highlighting the interdependency between its three segments: Portfolio, Project, and Resource, as well as the importance of aligning resource management practices with the organisation’s maturity, business objectives, and cultural context.
The session will focus on how close collaboration between project managers and the PMO can lead to improved decision-making, optimise resource utilisation, and achieve successful project outcomes.
Event Details
The session takes place at the BCS offices in London, to register, please visit the Eventbrite booking:
>> Book Your Place
You can book for either the virtual place or come and join us in-person.

International PMO Day / Celebrating PMO Success
2025-05-13 12:15 - 13:15 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/international-pmo-day-celebrating-pmo-success/
It’s the second Tuesday in May which means it’s time to celebrate on International PMO Day – 13th May!
If you’re not already aware of this special day, make sure you check out the International PMO Day website for inspiration.
Created in 2023, it’s the third time the House of PMO has set aside part of the day to make sure the day gets celebrated.
This year our theme is PMO success!
Join us for the hour session as we take a look at:

What does PMO success look like?
Metrics that really matter (and the ones that don’t!)
Creative ways to celebrate success in your PMO
A mini awards ceremony to recognise our unsung PMO heroes

Come and join us and your PMO peers as we celebrate on this special day!

The PMO Canvas
2025-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/the-pmo-canvas/
To be a successful PMO in 2025, it’s essential to deeply understand the business, recognise the critical role strategy plays in driving successful change, and acknowledge the diverse range of stakeholders it serves—each with unique needs and expectations. Given this complexity, it makes sense for the PMO to adopt a strategic business tool to help ensure it remains effective, adaptable, and aligned with organisational goals.
Enter the Canvas!
The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a strategic tool used to help organisations visualise, design, and refine their business models. Developed by Alexander Osterwalder, it provides a one-page framework that captures the key building blocks of a business in a clear and structured way [take a look at the canvas here]
There is also a Project Canvas offering structured ways for planning and delivering projects, as outlined in the [Project Canvas]
The PMO Canvas takes this same concept and applies it to the PMO, ensuring it has the right structure, focus, and services to support our organisation’s portfolios, programmes and projects.
In this session, you’ll learn how to build your own PMO Canvas and use it as a practical tool for defining, improving, or transforming your PMO.
What you’ll gain from the session:

A clear understanding of what makes a PMO effective
A practical tool you can use to assess and design your PMO
Insights into common PMO challenges and how to overcome them
A roadmap for improving your PMO and increasing its impact

Whether you are setting up a new PMO, evolving an existing one, or looking to refine how your PMO operates, this session will give you the clarity, structure, and practical steps you need.
Join us and map out the future of your PMO with confidence!

South Coast PMO Flashmob / The Value of the PMO
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Ageas Insurance, Ageas House, Hampshire Corporate Park, Templars Way, Eastleigh, SO53 3YA
The value of a PMO has long been a hot topic of debate—how do we measure it, communicate it, and, crucially, prove it? Whether you’re setting up a new PMO, evolving an existing one, or battling the age-old challenge of demonstrating impact, this roundtable discussion is for you.
Join us for an engaging, no-nonsense conversation with fellow PMO professionals as we explore:

The qualitative and quantitative benefits of a PMO—beyond just cost savings
What maturity really means and how to move the dial
The biggest challenges facing PMOs today—and how to tackle them head-on
How to set up a PMO for long-term success

Expect lively debate, shared stories, and practical insights that you can take back to your organisation. Whether you’re a seasoned PMO leader or just starting out, this is your chance to contribute, challenge, and connect with like-minded peers.
Come along, grab a drink, and let’s talk PMO!
This is a South Coast PMO Flashmob event and places are limited.

Measuring Success: AWE’s e-PMO Journey and the Power of Metrics
2025-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/measuring-success-awes-e-pmo-journey-and-the-power-of-metrics/
Join us for a real-life case study session where Louise Povey from AWE shares insights into their ePMO transformation. From relaunching the function and establishing a clear mandate to defining key metrics and shaping the future, this session will provide a real-world case study on how an ePMO can drive efficiency, governance, and strategic alignment.
Metrics in a PMO can be difficult to get right—too many, and you drown in data; the wrong ones, and you drive the wrong behaviors. Getting them just right means focusing on what really matters, aligning with strategy, and keeping them relevant as things change. In this session, Louise Povey will share how the AWE PMO tackled this, from picking the right metrics to making them work in practice. Expect real-world lessons, challenges faced, and insights you can take back to your own PMO.
The session will cover:
Key Takeaways:
✔ How AWE re-launched their e-PMO and set its direction✔ The importance of a well-defined PMO mandate✔ The role of metrics in tracking success and driving improvement✔ Challenges encountered and lessons learned✔ What’s next for AWE’s e-PMO

PMO HotHouse Season 3 – April 2025
2025-04-25 12:15 - 13:00 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/pmo-hothouse-season-3-april/
It’s April and we’re back with another PMO HotHouse.
HotHouse brings together Lindsay Scott, Eileen Roden and John McIntyre each month for 45 minutes to give you your shot of PMO inspiration.
Covering the latest news in PMO; pinpointing and spotlighting PMO themes and topic areas; inviting PMO professionals to join us in the Hot Seat; dropping a poll or two to gain crowd insights; lots of chat and sharing plus the “The Side Bar of Distraction” because let’s face it, sometimes some of the best stuff happens in the chat.
Want to know what we’re covering this month? Life is full of surprises, come and join us and find out 🙂
Can’t make it? Check out any missed sessions or catch up at our YouTube stream.
Join us in the HotHouse for your regular monthly shot of PMO inspiration.
📍 Live streaming on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@houseofpmo
📍 Also available on LinkedIn: House of PMO company page

Edinburgh PMO Flashmob PMO Best Practice
2025-04-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Computershare, Edinburgh House, 4 North St. Andrew Street,, Edinburgh, EH2 1HJ
Join us at our first PMO Flashmob in Edinburgh post-pandemic! Yes it’s been a while and whilst we love hosting the PMO Conference each November in Edinburgh, we’ve missed the format of a good old fashioned PMO Flashmob So what’s happening? The session is all about PMO Best Practices. Best practice in PMO are defined as “the set of principles, methodologies, models, frameworks and processes that ensure a PMO operates efficiently and effectively to support project, programme, and portfolio management within an organisation” There are a whole host of different best practices that the PMO utilises so we asked attendees over the last four weeks to choose the four most popular ones they would like to see feature on this evening session. Votng closed – 17th April The four best practice areas are:

Standardisation & Methodologies
Governance & Sponsorship
Strategic Alignment & Portfolio Management
PMO Service Delivery

What to Expect? The session will bring together a mix of learning, interactive parts and some networking. We’ll be focusing on the top four topic areas as chosen by the poll, taking a look at each one of them and learning about how each best practice area is tackled by PMOs today. We’ll also give you the opportunity to get involved in a facilitated group exercise so you can learn from others also attending. There will be time for networking and of course we’ll keep you fed and watered too. Where Its Taking Place We’re delighted to be hosted by Computershare in the heart of Edinburgh near St Andrew Square, see below for location details. The event kicks off at 5.30pm for networking, drinks, food from 6pm and we’ll get started at 6.20pm with the main session. Finishing at 8pm, we’ll be heading to a local pub to carry on the conversation (if you like!)

Sustainable Project Management 101: What PMOs Need to Know
2025-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | https://houseofpmo.com/event/sustainable-project-management-101-what-pmos-need-to-know/
Sustainability is no longer a buzzword—it’s a business imperative. But what does it mean for PMOs? Join us for an insightful session with Joel Carboni, a global thought leader in Sustainable Project Management, as we explore the fundamentals of sustainability in projects and what PMOs need to know.
Joel will give us the lowdown on Sustainable Project Management covering key principles, frameworks, and how sustainability integrates into project delivery. But more importantly, we’ll dive into what this means for PMO practitioners. How should PMOs be preparing for the growing regulatory landscape? What are the geo-political challenges of 2025, and how will they shape project governance? What role can PMOs play in driving sustainable business change?
Expect a practical, forward-thinking discussion, packed with insights to help PMOs understand the evolving world of sustainability, stay compliant and remain relevant. Whether you’re new to sustainability or looking to deepen your expertise, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to think further about embedding sustainable practices into your PMO.
Join us to explore:
✅ The fundamentals of sustainable project management
✅ The regulatory landscape and its impact on PMOs
✅ The 2025 sustainability “tug-of-war” and what it means for project governance
✅ How PMOs can lead the way in sustainable transformation
If you’re keen and ready to learn, why not take this free mini course on Sustainable Project Management?
