Oakley and Associates, Inc

We will help you identify projects in trouble beyond those which demonstrate obvious signs such as missed milestones and budget overruns.  This can be done before execution starts and can save a significant amount of time, money and frustration.  We will identify the problem areas and recommend solutions to ensure the project gets on track and is delivered successfully.  The goal is to support the project manager in his or her efforts.  Call us at (516) 302-0026 to discuss further.

Organizations often gather lessons learned as part of project closure.  This is meant to be stored in a repository for future use to avoid repeating mistakes.  Reviews are often triggered by problems which arise during execution but what becomes of the results?  Identifying the causes of the problems and then taking action, whether it be a change in process, policy or training helps to ensure that those problems are not repeated.  In an environment where PMOs must work closely with other disciplines, it is important to focus more on those areas which are directly under your control.  You will have more success and a lot less frustration if you do.  Call us at (516) 302-0026 to discuss further.

How do you currently get project requests?  Are they done via email?  Although this could be a good way of initiating the discussion, there are more effective ways of doing so.  Having a defined request process provides consistency and control over how requests are made.  Do you have a defined process which starts with a project request and ends with project closure?  Do you have tools which support each subprocess?  In addition to providing the means to request projects, tools are needed to support project initiation, planning, execution, control and closure.  We can help you define those processes and tools which fit both your need with a keen eye towards company culture.  Call us at (516) 302-0026 to discuss further.

Training is a very useful tool in the development of any project manager.  The challenge is that there are often questions when applying what has been learned.  Coaching fills that gap, as it provides ongoing support to the project manager.  We provide coaching to both support what has been learned and to share new knowledge.  Support can be provided onsite, via telephone or email.  Call us at (516) 302-0026 to discuss further.