Transform Your PMO to an Agile Organization
What you'll learn
- How AI is revolutionizing Agile PMOs and enhancing decision-making
- Understand Gen AI concepts and principles behind Gen AI
- How to work creatively with Gen AI and embrace the potential of AI in project management
- Step-by-step transformation activities and how to operationalize your delivery organization.
- Define the new vision of the PMO and identify the goals
- Learn what it means to become an Agile PMO and how to initiate Agile transformation
- The importance of Agile PMO and its critical role for organizations success
- Assess the current status and learn the steps to Transform into an Agile PMO
- The most critical activities for transformation to build sustainable Agile delivery organization
- Employ best practices for running a successful Agile PMO
- Understand the core principles and components of the Agile Manifesto, Principles and Methods and how to apply it to manage projects effectively
Requirements
- Experience working on a project or participating in a project
Description
Welcome! Transform Your PMO/Delivery Organization to an Agile Organization!
Are you ready to revolutionize how your Project Management Office (PMO) / Delivery Organization works? You're in the right place!
This course will help you discover how an agile mindset, values, and principles can transform your team, group, department, or organization into a more flexible and adaptive entity.
What You'll Learn:
Master Agile Fundamentals:
Understand the core agile principles and values.
Learn to apply agile concepts to your department, creating efficient processes and roadmaps.
Gain a thorough understanding of PMO basics and agile delivery frameworks.
Learn to select appropriate project life cycles and use agile-scaled approaches and team methods.
Harness AI-Powered Agility:
Explore how AI can revolutionize project management and PMO operations.
Learn to integrate AI tools into traditional PMO frameworks to increase efficiency and agility.
Understand how AI can streamline processes, enhance decision-making, improve data accuracy, enable real-time monitoring, and eliminate bias.
Discover how AI can improve forecasting, resource allocation, and risk management within an Agile PMO.
Learn to work creatively with Generative AI, moving beyond linear thinking to achieve innovative outcomes.
Create and Implement an Agile Transformation Roadmap:
Learn the steps to initiate an Agile PMO transformation, including assessing organizational culture and creating an agile mindset.
Discover how to create a transformation roadmap and understand how to operationalize it.
Learn to overcome challenges and barriers to becoming an Agile PMO, including managing resistance to change and the "bike-shedding" effect.
Understand the importance of Agile leadership, adaptive leadership and servant leadership in driving transformation.
Learn to establish clear governance structures for implementing AI and ensure ethical and responsible AI use.
Learn how to manage change and foster a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on collaboration, flexibility, and adaptability.
Master Essential Tools and Techniques:
Learn tools and techniques for successful project delivery across industries.
Understand how to use metrics to measure performance and success.
Gain skills in process optimization and change management, including value stream mapping.
Learn the importance of reporting and metrics for agile transformation.
This enhanced section emphasizes the practical skills and knowledge learners will acquire, directly referencing key concepts from the sources. It also highlights the integration of AI and the importance of a structured transformation roadmap.
This course will provide you with the knowledge to initiate your agile transformation. This is the second edition, updated and expanded with new content, case studies, activities, and assessments.
Join over 8,000 students and start your agile journey today! Agility is a journey, not a destination; let's continue to learn, grow, and lead with purpose.
See you in the class!
Christine
Keep learning, keep innovating, and keep adapting!
Important note: This eLearning course offers 5 Leadership & Strategy Continuous Education Points (CEP) / Professional Development Units (PDU) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for certification holders. Please contact me to learn more about how to register your credits.
Who this course is for:
- Individuals working in agile or project-based environments where transformation is vital to success.
- Project managers, team leads, and business professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of Agile practices within a PMO framework.
- Executives and decision-makers looking for scalable solutions to enhance business growth and efficiency.
- Newcomers to Agile methodologies or experienced project managers interested in exploring scaling strategies.
- Participants from small startups to large enterprises desire more dynamic and adaptable systems.
- Anyone aiming to strengthen team connections, improve project communication, and foster a culture of transparency and trust within their organization.
- New team managers or seasoned leaders seeking practical strategies to enhance their agile and transformation practices.
Instructor
Turning Professional Growth into a Transformative Journey
I’m Christine Aykac, your guide to unlocking your full potential in the professional arena. With a tapestry of experience spanning over 25 years in coaching, consulting, and training across various industries, I’m here to make your learning voyage not just informative but truly transformational.
My professional ethos is built around you - the learner. I understand that stepping into a new phase of professional development can be daunting yet exhilarating. That’s why my courses are meticulously designed not just to impart skills but to inspire change. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of project management, honing your leadership prowess, solving critical problems, or enhancing interpersonal skills, my approach is tailored to cater to your unique learning style and needs.
Having collaborated with training organizations like Hemsley Fraser, OneWorks, Global Knowledge, Thinking Dimensions, and ProTech, I’ve developed and delivered courses that resonate with a global audience. My role as a certified instructor for PRINCE2, PRINCE2Agile, PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-ACP, and DASA coach courses has allowed me to touch the professional lives of many, instilling not just knowledge but confidence to lead and innovate.
My expertise extends beyond the classroom, drawing from my work with some of the world’s leading brands, including GM, Burger King, Rogers, CIBC, and TD. This fusion of theoretical knowledge and practical experience guarantees that the learning you receive is not only current but also deeply applicable to real-world scenarios.
My journey from IT programming to project and program management, and eventually to coaching and training, has been a testament to the power of continuous learning and adaptation. This personal growth, which I bring to my teaching methodologies, is dynamic, innovative, and engaging. I believe in creating a learning environment that is not just about acquiring knowledge but about sparking curiosity, instigating change, and preparing you for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in your professional path.
Choosing to participate in one of my courses is more than just signing up for training; it’s about starting a partnership where your growth is the shared goal. My unwavering commitment to your success is at the heart of everything I do. Together, we can achieve remarkable transformations in your career and beyond.
Join me on this journey of discovery and empowerment. Together, we will unlock your potential and set the stage for a future filled with achievement and fulfilment.
Looking forward to inspiring and being part of your professional growth story.
Christine Aykac
Why choose one of my courses?
· Expansive experience spanning over 25 years in coaching, consulting, and training across diverse industries, equipping her with a deep understanding of various professional landscapes.
· A learner-centred teaching philosophy that emphasises personal growth and transformation in addition to skill acquisition, making every course not just informative but a life-changing experience.
· Custom-tailored approach to learning, designed to cater to individual learning styles and professional goals, ensuring that every participant receives the utmost value from their training.
· Collaboration with prestigious training organisations and certification in highly respected methodologies like PRINCE2, PMP, and PMI-ACP, showcasing a commitment to quality and global standards in professional education.
· Real-world insights gained from working with leading brands such as GM, Burger King, and TD Bank, allowing learners to benefit from practical examples and applications of theoretical knowledge.
· A personal career trajectory that mirrors continuous learning, adaptation, and growth, serving as an inspiration to learners and illustrating the tangible outcomes of dedicated professional development.
· A dynamic, innovative, and engaging teaching methodology that not only imparts knowledge but also sparks curiosity, instigates change and prepares learners for future professional challenges and opportunities.
· An unwavering commitment to the success and growth of every learner is reflected in a partnership model of engagement that goes beyond traditional training to foster significant career transformations.
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