Managing projects and portfolios effectively requires a blend of traditional governance and agile flexibility. This course covers PMP fundamentals, P3O frameworks, and Agile project management. Participants will learn to manage individual projects, balance portfolios, and adapt to changing requirements.
- Apply PMP processes to operational projects
- Establish or improve a P3O governance model
- Execute projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
- Balance project portfolios against strategic capacity
Day 1 – PMP Basics for Operations
- Project life cycle vs. operational work
- Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, closing
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and scheduling
Day 2 – P3O (Portfolio, Programme, Project Offices)
- Differences between portfolio, programme, project
- P3O roles and governance bodies
- Setting up a PMO for operational projects
Day 3 – Agile Project Management – Scrum
- Agile values and principles
- Scrum roles, events, artifacts
- User stories, sprint planning, retrospectives
Day 4 – Agile Project Management – Kanban
- Kanban boards and flow metrics
- Limiting work in progress (WIP)
- Combining Scrum and Kanban (Scrumban)
Day 5 – Portfolio Management & Governance
- Project scoring and selection models
- Capacity planning across portfolios
- Governance gates and stage reviews
Project managers, PMO staff, portfolio analysts, operational leads.
Learning Outcomes:
- Create a project charter, WBS, and schedule
- Design a governance framework using P3O principles
- Run a daily stand-up and sprint review
- Prioritize projects based on value and risk
Target Competencies:
- Behavioral: Leadership, prioritization, adaptability
- Technical: PMP processes, P3O roles, Agile artifacts