The Challenges of Resource Management and How the PMO Can Help.
Agenda
6:30pm - Introductions and announcements
6:40pm - Talk commences
8:00pm - Talk concludes with (optionally) post-event networking
9:00pm - Building closes
Synopsis
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.
About the speakers
Lindsay Scott’s career journey began in the late 1990s as a Project Office Manager at Hewlett-Packard's Consulting Division. She later co-founded Arras People, a project management recruitment business, where she focused on PMO recruitment and career development.
She founded PMO Flashmob, a networking and learning group for PMO professionals before co-founding the House of PMO, a professional membership organization dedicated to PMO practitioners, aiming to foster the global community and support their development within the profession.
She curates House of PMO’s PMO conference, now in its 10th year. To further development opportunities for PMO professionals, Lindsay co-founded PMO Learning, a training company specializing in PMO courses and certifications. Their mission is to support PMO practitioners in their professional growth by offering tailored training solutions.
An accomplished author and editor, Lindsay co-authored the PMO Competency Framework and edited the "Handbook of People in Project Management," reflecting her deep commitment to advancing PMO practices and supporting professionals in the field. Today, Lindsay continues to influence the PMO landscape through her writing, speaking engagements, and by fostering communities that support PMO professionals' development and the advancement of the PMO profession.
Eileen Roden is an experienced PMO and PPM Consultant. As the Lead Author of P3O® Best Management Practice and the PMO Competency Framework and Chief Examiner of the new PMO Essentials suite of qualifications, Eileen is a recognised expert in the implementation and continuous improvement of PMOs and a key influencer in the development of the PMO profession.
Her work includes co-founding the House of PMO – the home for PMO professionals and establishing the leading PMO training organisation – PMO Learning. Her passion and enthusiasm for all things PMO is underpinned by 17 years practitioner experience along with 17 years consultancy and training experience. She works across a wide range of industry sectors including transport, finance, pharmaceuticals, defence, utilities, and the public sector.
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This event is brought to you by: Project Management specialist group (PROMS-G)
