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Join us for a session focused on the key project management tool – the RAID log. Find out how risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies help us to manage opportunities and threats to projects. Sign up here- https://lnkd.in/eVbpYqc7 #pmo #lovepmo #raidlog #pmoraidlog

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The results of our Insurance Sector Working Policy Report in collaboration with the Insurance Times

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Harnessing Change Management to Maximise Knowledge Management Our colleague Clare Bilobrk has written an excellent, thought-provoking article that dives deep into the relationship between change management and knowledge management. 💡 Some key insights: 🔹 Implementing change models, like Kotter’s 8-Step Process or Lewin’s Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze, can streamline adoption of new KM technologies. 🔹 Effective communication and engagement are critical in managing resistance to change. 🔹 Knowledge management itself can support change initiatives by capturing best practices, enabling smoother transitions. With the rise of AI and machine learning in KM, embracing change becomes even more essential to stay competitive and innovative. Check out the full article here: 👉https://lnkd.in/ezRMbafb Let’s discuss how change management can enhance your KM initiatives! 💬 #KnowledgeManagement #ChangeManagement #Leadership #Innovation #AI #BusinessTransformation

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Our #changemanagement services are tailored to meet the unique needs of your organisation when undertaking digital transformation. We work with you to develop and implement change plans that resonate with your team, ensuring change is embraced and sustained. Experience the difference of working with a trusted partner who is committed to your success. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/gamAN_PT #ChangeAdoption #TrustedPartner #InformationLeadership

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The rise in popularity of 'service-based PMOs' have meant that many PMO professionals operate a PMO service catalogue. In this session we find out what people are offering and which are the most welcomed. Find out more and RSVP today- https://lnkd.in/dvdyvvTz #pmo #lovepmo #pmoservices #pmoevents

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Learn how we designed an IT operating model, including organisation design, tooling and governance model and process design. https://lnkd.in/ei4Q9Dje

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Learn how we designed an IT operating model, including organisation design, tooling and governance model and process design. https://lnkd.in/ei4Q9Dje

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A fantastic article by our very own Scott Drayton discusses the importance of having the right culture and mindset for effective delivery. Many people reduce agile to numerous processes and tools, but it's the creation of the right culture and the encouragement of the right mindset that enable teams to deliver effectively. That's where the real change and impact lie with agile ways of working.

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Some excellent insight and tips here. For those going through a journey of PMO implementation - what do you think? Any golden tips?

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Heard of AI before? Well of course you have, but you haven’t heard of it like this… Join our Head of Change & Transformation, Mick Brian and our Managing Consultant, William Izzard at their IRM UK BA Conference talk – ‘AI Alchemy: Turning Change into Gold’. In their session on the 18th September, our dynamic duo will be exploring the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLM) in enhancing strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management and requirements elicitation in the early stages of business analysis work. They’ll be equipping you with the knowledge to effectively integrate LLMs into your workflows, and to enhance your strategic advantage in the world of business analysis. You will learn… 💡 How AI can accelerate your change strategies 💡 How LLMs can be used to engage your stakeholders effectively and to ensure early support for business decisions 💡 How LLMs can streamline the elicitation and management of business requirements, giving you more precise and actionable insights 💡 How to develop the behavioural shifts and skills needed for successful AI integration in business settings, allowing for smoother transitions and maximising benefits from AI technologies Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from our best and gain actionable insights on a hugely important topic that impacts us all. Registration link is in the comments below 👇 #AI #BusinessAnalysis #BehaviouralChange

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The major challenges of unsuccessful transformation programmes all link to leadership and transformation skills. So what defines a successful transformation programme? Our article draws on insights from transformation experts to explore the skills that define a successful transformation lead. To read the full article, click here - https://bit.ly/3XrQBWh #transformation #leadership #success

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This is particularly for those of an Agile persuasion in my network. I'm doing a talk at the Agile Alliance / Agile Business Consortium conference in Manchester in July on Scaling Agile using the Viable System Model. There's a workshop on Team Topologies the day before the conference. For reasons that pass my understanding, those nice people from Team topologies Alexandra Stokes and Matthew Skelton are offering a 25% discount to people in my network, so if you are thinking of going to Manchester (world's first industrial city, cradle of machine engineering, chemical engineering, free market economics, marxism, feminism etc. etc.) - I mean why wouldn't you? apart from the rain... and fancy learning more about TT, let me know.

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Exciting times ahead

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What’s your tiger? 🐅 🐭 I was chatting to a prospective client yesterday  She started to tell me about a new strategic change programme at her organisation and asked what's the “best” project delivery methodology (scrum or waterfall in this case)? This put me in mind of something I’d heard years ago.   George Box said that “All models are wrong”, [but] some are useful. And he explained how to make models more useful for solving real-world problems.  No model fully represents the real world so we should worry most about what is “importantly wrong” in the model. To illustrate this, he wrote  Do “not to be concerned about safety from mice when there are tigers abroad”. Delivery methodologies are a type of model. For me the “tiger” appears when the sponsor and programme manager agree a methodology ahead of reviewing the organisation culture. Is the culture ready to accept and embed the change across the organisation? This is the key question and if its not, getting the culture ready should be their first priority.... What do you think? What is your tiger?     References: https://lnkd.in/ecHiKv92 All models are wrong - Wikipedia https://lnkd.in/ebZnZH-D George Box: A Model Statistician | Significance | Oxford Academic (oup.com)

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💥 My name is Paul. 🔺Supporting you to achieve better Transformation & Change business outcomes. That means focussing on People and Processes, not just the tech delivery. I lead teams of Programme and Project Managers, Business Analysts and PMO. If you need this, please get in touch. Liked this post? Want to see more? Ring the 🔔 on my Profile 🔝 Connect with me #fintech #financialservices #programmemanagement #leadership #digitaltransformation  

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Essential Project Manager Templates to Deliver a Large Programme Managing a large programme is a complex task that requires meticulous planning, coordination, and monitoring. As a project manager, having the right set of templates can streamline these processes, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the programme. Templates serve as reusable guides that help maintain best practices and provide a structured approach to managing various aspects of a programme. In this blog, we’ll explore the essential templates every project manager should have to successfully deliver a large programme. https://lnkd.in/e9RdkdRv Thankyou for reading, Please share your comments or experiences. Professional Project Manager Templates are available here projectmanagertemplate.com #essentialpmtemplates #pmtemplates #projectmanagertemplates #Projecttemplates #PMO #ProjectManager #BusinessAnalyst #ProgrammeManager #Governance #ScrumMaster #Planning

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