PMO Best Practices: How to Build, Scale & Optimize Your Project Management Office with Echolocity

In this webinar Echolocity's host Molly Yanus explores Project Management Office (PMO) best practices to help organizations establish, expand, or improve their PMO. It covers common project challenges, the value of a PMO, project prioritization methodologies, governance best practices, and KPIs for measuring PMO success. The session includes real-world insights, a discussion on different PMO structures, and practical advice on resource management, stakeholder alignment, and project prioritization. Attendees gained guidance on aligning projects with strategic goals, measuring PMO value, and leveraging tools like Smartsheet for better visibility and efficiency. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to PMOs & Objectives 03:00 Common Project Challenges & Why PMOs Matter 10:00 Building & Expanding a PMO 20:00 Best Practices for Project Intake, Review & Approval 30:00 Project Prioritization Methodologies 45:00 Tracking PMO Value & KPIs 55:00 Q&A & Final Thoughts ➡️About Echo Consulting DBA Echolocity We are a certified women owned small business implementing project management and work automation solutions for growing teams. From dashboard building, worfklow automation and process improvement, and even an extra set of hands for support or project managing a critical transformation efforts, our expert consultants partner and guide teams towards a more transparent and accountable way of working. ➡️Resources for You: Our Website - https://echolocity.com/ Meet with Us - https://www.echolocity.com/schedule-meeting Our LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/echo-consulting-pm/ ➡️ Recommended Playlists: Microsoft 365 Tutorials & Tips → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meWGjWvNc3Q&list=PLO3D1ido-Qg7i3llBtnGkWI_rOF1x-r3V Smartsheet Tutorials & Tips → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQazpDmRWis&list=PLO3D1ido-Qg6eBqKtnAtWk3iJS_-mpyiX Monday.com Tutorials & Tips → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO3D1ido-Qg4aMalxkqUNRML-iB387tqu Asana Tutorials & Tips → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO3D1ido-Qg783975SGf7SIW0AtH6VASs ClickUp Tutorials & Tips → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rCwzCVSP7I&list=PLO3D1ido-Qg6X1Mv27JAgxCm17xxbauvM Project Management → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozVgrvT9BlU&list=PLO3D1ido-Qg7P_Cxs2CAIm6dW55LNPpKf Webinars → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2LH1Gytj5g&list=PLO3D1ido-Qg4Evvvww8gtUgVgc05f2Qup