This week The PMO Podcast™ Featured Story discusses Demand Pull. Provided is an interview with Dave Larson (about Dave), GTM Expert, BOT International, presented by Mark Perry (about Mark), host of The PMO Podcast™. Dave discusses Demand Pull, a topic critical to Sales and Marketing PMOs.

The PMO Podcast™ Points Memo offers, "Planning Tips from a Mouse." The early bird may get the worm, but it is the second mouse that gets the cheese. Before your project managers jump in and execute, ensure that they take sufficient time for planning.

The PMO Podcast™ Mailbag answers a listener question regarding the recent annoucement of HP's intent to acquire Mercury Software.

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This week The PMO Podcast™ Featured Story discusses People Management Tips for PMO Managers. Provided is an interview with John Chrystal, President, IDS Inc, presented by Mark Perry (about Mark), host of The PMO Podcast™. John discusses People Management Tips for PMO Managers, a topic and skillset very important to PMOs, but often not executed as well as it should be.

The PMO Podcast™ Points Memo discusses, "Executive Intelligence - What All Great Leaders Have." Executive Intelligence is a particular kind of cognitive ability. It is what makes for exceptional leaders.

The PMO Podcast™ Mailbag answers a listener question regarding which product is better; Microsoft Project Server or Planview.

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This week The PMO Podcast™ Featured Story discusses PMO Dashboards with Mr. Richard Eichen, President and CEO of Return on Efficiency, presented by Mark Perry (about Mark), host of The PMO Podcast™. To some, a dashboard is a PPM tool feature that displays project portfolio status and metrics. To others, a dashboard is all of that plus additional qualitative information helpful to and needed by the leadership team. Mr. Eichen discusses PMO Dashboards and how they can facilitate business strategy and IT alignment.

The PMO Podcast™ Points Memo asks, "Who is to blame when the project fails? Should the blame be placed entirely upon the project manager?" Treating project failure as a process defect will likely be more beneficial to the organization than berating the project manager. And it might be the right spot to place the blame.

The PMO Podcast™ Mailbag answers a listener question on recommended hosters of Microsoft Project Server.

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This week The PMO Podcast™ Featured Story discusses barriers to project negotiations, presented by Mark Perry (about Mark), host of The PMO Podcast™. Most project managers have excellent communication skills and are very good at project negotiations, but anyone can have a bad day. Provided are eight barriers to project negotiating that are always good to keep in mind.

The PMO Podcast™ Points Memo suggests, "Take the time to smell the roses." Are your project managers beyond busy? Are they in continual overdrive? Encourage your project managers to take time to recharge and rejuvenate.

The PMO Podcast™ Mailbag answers a listener question on how to justify additional IT department staff.

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This week The PMO Podcast™ Featured Story discusses the Wireless and Mobility PMO, presented by Mark Perry (about Mark), host of The PMO Podcast™. Provided is an interview with Mr. Steve Jones, a visionary and pioneer in the field of Wireless and Mobility. Steve discusses what a Wireless and Mobility PMO is and how it is a key enabler for organizations seeking to deploy wireless and mobile solutions.

The PMO Podcast™ Points Memo asks you, "What is your PMO Value Add?" Use your people, process, tools, metrics, and dashboards to create organizational value add.

The PMO Podcast™ Mailbag answers a listener question on dealing with a back-stabbing, political, and catty co-worker.

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This week The PMO Podcast™ Featured Story discusses getting started with Portfolio Management, presented by Mark Perry (about Mark), host of The PMO Podcast™. Most PMOs have processes, methodologies, and tools in place for project management. So, is Portfolio Management a simple matter of installing a PPM application? Provided are six tips for getting started woth Portfolio Management.

The PMO Podcast™ Points Memo proffers, "Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me." What does this saying have to do with a PMO? Hear about a new mantra for your PMO that will reduce process defects.

The PMO Podcast™ Mailbag answers a listener question on justifying a new PMO and becoming the new PMO Manager.

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This week The PMO Podcast™ Featured Story discusses time management tips, presented by Mark Perry (about Mark), host of The PMO Podcast™. By nature, project managers are very helpful to others even when they are too busy and don't have the time. Provided are five time management tips for you project managers.

The PMO Podcast™ Points Memo asks, "Pick Two". A question and discussion of which two of the following three areas - project management, business, and technology - that you want your project managers to be experts in.

The PMO Podcast™ Mailbag answers a listener question on starting a new PMO, their core mandate, and whether or not to implement a PPM tool right away.

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This week The PMO Podcast™ Featured Story discusses The Sayings of Confucius as they relate to the PMO, presented by Mark Perry (about Mark), host of The PMO Podcast™. Provided are seven popular sayings of Confucius related to today's PMO as pearls of wisdom.

The PMO Podcast™ Points Memo discusses, "Is Project Management a Profession or a core competence?"

The PMO Podcast™ Mailbag answers a listener question on starting a new PMO, their core mandate, and whether or not to implement a PPM tool right away.

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This week The PMO Podcast™ Featured Story discusses the Marketing Project Management Office (PMO), presented by Mark Perry (about Mark), host of The PMO Podcast™. Provided is an interview with Mr. Dave Larson (about Dave), GTM Expert, with BOT International. Dave discusses what a Marketing PMO is and what it does.

The PMO Podcast™ Points Memo discusses a listener question on OPM3® and CMM®.

The PMO Podcast™ Mailbag provides a Tip of the Week - Listener question on corporate excellence programs and PMO incentives and rewards for process and business improvement suggestions.

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This week The PMO Podcast™ Featured Story discusses the Project Management Institute's Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3) standard, presented by Mark Perry (about Mark), host of The PMO Podcast™. Provided is an interview with Mr. John Schlichter, CEO of OPM Experts, who participated and led in the development effort for the standard.

The PMO Podcast™ Points Memo says "Thank you, PMI". For over 36 years, you have set professional standards, conducted research, and promoted the project management profession. through certification, networking, and community involvement activities.

The PMO Podcast™ Mailbag provides a Tip of the Week - Create a mentor program encourage and reward senior project managers.

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