If your team is constantly putting out fires instead of making progress, you may not have a people problem, you may have a systems problem. Join us in our two-part series as we first explore the essence of how fires get created in the first place and then next week as we define how we’re strengthening our internal Project Management Organization (PMO) at Mesa Associates.
In a PMO, success isn’t just about having skilled professionals but having repeatable and structured systems that allow projects to run efficiently, no matter who is managing them. Without these, teams experience:
- Information silos: Critical project details get lost, causing gaps in communication.
- Inconsistent execution: Workflows vary based on who’s in charge, instead of following a standardized process.
- Reactive problem-solving: Teams waste time troubleshooting instead of proactively managing risks.
- Documentation chaos: No single source of truth, leading to duplication, outdated files, and version control nightmares.
- Over-reliance on individuals instead of processes: Knowledge is locked in people’s heads rather than structured workflows.
What Is the Solution?
Creating systems that allow projects to run predictably and efficiently.
The Mesa PMO team has been focused on implementing strategies to streamline and systematize project management, ensuring that our workflows are repeatable, scalable, and effective. This not only strengthens how we operate as an internal team but also how we show up for our clients. Next week, we’ll dive into the specific strategies that can make the PMO more effective.
Contact us if you would like to discuss how Mesa’s PMO can help you determine a suitable method for your project.