The Tool Shed
by Nicole Reilly
Are Organisations Doing Enough to Support PMO Career Development?
While many organisations are offering basic development support for PMO professionals, there’s still a serious lack of structured career paths, clear progression, and long-term investment – and that needs to change if we want PMO to be seen (and treated) as a true profession.
Unlocking Your PMO Potential: The New and Improved PMO Competency Framework Assessment
March 2025 sees the launch of the new and improved PMO Competency Framework Assessment Tool – a member benefit which helps PMO professionals to assess their current competences, identify areas for development, and access tailored learning pathways to enhance their skills and career progression within the PMO profession.
PPM Tool Challenges: Insights from PMO Professionals / Poll Results
PPM tools are the backbone of effective project, programme, and portfolio management, but they come with their own challenges. A recent House of PMO survey highlights the most common pain points PMO professionals face and the tools they rely on most. While some issues—like usability and adoption—are longstanding frustrations, others—such as integration—seem to be fading into the background. So, how can PMOs overcome these hurdles and maximise the value of their PPM tools?
Why should I bother being a member of a professional body like House of PMO?
Becoming a part of a professional body like the House of PMO has many benefits for PMO professionals, are you joining?
PMO Conference 2025 / Celebrating Ten Years
The PMO Conference 2025 takes place 11th to 13th June in Kings Cross, London. Celebrating 10 years of PMO conference, this year sees the event become three days. Delegates can attend PMOLearn!, PMO Conference and the one-day course with leading PMO expert, Laura Barnard.
The Big PMO Checklist
Download the Big PMO Checklist and find out what we’ve learnt about in 2024 at the House of PMO
PMO Trends for 2025 / House of PMO
Each year, the House of PMO highlights emerging PMO trends, reflecting on past insights since 2016 and charting the evolution from support functions to strategic business partners, while identifying critical 2025 trends such as AI-driven decision-making, integrated PMOs, human-centric frameworks, regulatory compliance, and capability development to enhance PMO value and adaptability.
Keynote Speakers at the PMO Conference Edinburgh 2024
Join PMO professionals at the PMO Conference in Edinburgh on 12-13 November 2024, hosted at the iconic Royal College of Physicians. Discover fresh insights in portfolio management from Stephen Jenner, author of Managing Portfolios, and thought-provoking sessions with Dale Foong and Val Matthews from the Project Chatter podcast. This year’s event promises actionable strategies, inspiring keynotes, and invaluable networking for advancing your PMO expertise.
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We’re excited to share that the “Inside PMO Reports” by House of PMO are now available on Amazon! These reports are packed with insights and best practices for PMO professionals, featuring contributions from top PMO Managers tackling today’s biggest challenges.
There are eight reports available, covering areas like portfolio management, resource management, AI, and the latest on project controls. Each report dives into the challenges PMOs face and how professionals are overcoming them.