Working with The PMO Squad is as Easy as 1-2-3

The consultant stood at the whiteboard, explaining their process to a potential client. “We’ll do this, then that, then something auto-magically happens over here, and this final thing… oh, don’t worry about it. It’s too complicated for you to even understand.” The now, no-longer-a-potential-client’s eyes glaze over as they struggle to stay awake.  How do we know this happens, because it is what we experienced when we ran corporate PMOs, we’ve been there. 

How many sales presentations or process explanations have you nearly fallen asleep during? Probably too many to count. It feels like some people measure their self-worth and value by how complicated they make something sound. 

Well, we’re different at The PMO Squad. We value simple solutions, and as such, subscribe to the Jackson 5’s philosophy of “A-B-C, Easy as 1-2-3”. Let’s see how this works. 

We Start with Your Problem 

“What’s YOUR problem?” No, it’s not the same thing your significant other or workmate asks, with a scowl on their face. We want to know the problem you need to solve. You may not be able to fully articulate it, and that’s okay. We’ll talk through it together. But, a combination of problems / symptoms you are experiencing will start the conversation. 

What are some common problems PMOs face? 

• Managing Change 
• Resource Management 
• Ineffective Communication 
• Not enough Control or Influence 
• Not at the Right Level in the Organization 
• Transitioning through Traditional and Agile life cycles 
   
  and, [insert your own here] 

Then, It’s Easy as 1-2-3 

Great. Now that you have identified your problem or symptoms, it becomes as easy as 1-2-3 to work with The PMO Squad. Here’s our Solutions Made Simple Process. 

1. Discover - In a 30-minute, no-cost, no-obligation Discovery Session with The PMO Squad, we’ll discuss your challenges and dig into the root cause(s). We go beyond just treating the symptoms, by making sure to identify the source of the problem. We’ll then offer suggestions on how we can help (if we can), and you can decide to move forward or not. Remember, there is no cost, and no obligation for this Discovery session, so there’s nothing to lose. 
2. Design - If you decide The PMO Squad is the right partner for you, then we’ll dig deep into the problem, and design simple solutions to solve your complex project management challenges. You may be so far into the PMO Journey that you’ve lost your way, like getting stuck in a corn maze and not knowing the way out. Our drone-like view and years of industry experience will make the way out of this complicated puzzle clear. 
3. Implement - Finally, we’ll work with your team to implement the solution, so that you’ll continue to be effective long after we are gone. We’ll be right by your side to help navigate the corn maze and get you and your team to the wide-open field of PMO possibilities. In classic “teach a person to fish vs. give a person a fish” style, you’ll be equipped with all the tools you need to run your PMO successfully. 

That’s it. No complicated explanations or auto-magical, mysterious black-box processes on how your PMO can solve its problems. So, book your free 30-minute Discovery session today and remember it’s as “Easy as 1-2-3” to work with The PMO Squad.  

And, you’re welcome for getting that song stuck in your head for the rest of the day!