Reference, products & tools.

The Agile PMO:  Transforming the PMO from Inwardly-Facing to Customer-Centric Partner.

  1. •This White Paper outlines the challenges behind changing the perception of the Project Management function from a “people/process/tools” paradigm to a customer-centric partnership.  Agile PMO.pdf.


General National Value Proposition Document.

  1. •A complete document that outlines our competencies, approach, core values, and offerings.  GeneralNational_Value_Proposition.pdf.


The Case for Agile Use Cases. 

  1. •Not all organizations can adopt a lightweight approach without first considering the ramifications to their existing regulatory, compliance, maturity, and cultural conditions.  This white paper discusses some of the considerations that are often not factored into the decision to consider Agile.  Agile is not an all-or-nothing proposition, and often a balanced approach is required.  POV - Agile Use Case.pdf.


Background document on our Managing Partner. 

  1. •A background presentation (Powerpoint format) on Andrew Buck, PMP, our Managing Partner and part of General National’s thought leadership team, including his experience and other recommendations of his background.  abuck-valueprop.ppt.


Sample Assessment. 

  1. •This is a sample Assessment done as a background to further work for a recent client engagement.  Our work begins by a clear understanding of your needs.  Assessment_Sample.pdf.


At General National, we are constantly keeping abreast of the latest information, trends, and events in the industry so that we can understand how they will impact our customers.  Our Product Center is where you’ll find our corporate information and branded samples of research and positions.


All information is provided free-of-charge, provided that credit is given to its original authors, do not violate current copyrights, and are used solely for individual purposes.

Going beyond “People/Process/Tools”.  Our approach goes beyond the traditional “People/Process/Tools” approach of many organizations.  While we provide valuable reference data to our clients, we also believe that the best solutions come from our collaboration with clients.  Because it isn’t about the tool or the process.  It’s about the caliber of talent.

And somehow, we even found time to write a book, too...

(Not) PMO-in-a-Can:  Pragmatic Management of Strategic Objectives really underscores the type of thinking that drives the strategic thought process at General National.  Rather than looking at only one issue, we closely examine all of the underlying root causes to help solve your greatest challenges and improve overall effectiveness.  80% of technology budgets go toward simply keeping the current infrastructure running, leaving only 20% for new investment toward your strategy.  While some might suggest cost cutting by outsourcing, we truly present a much different proposition.  The book goes part of the way in showing you.  Let us take you to the destination.













 
(Not) PMO-in-a-Can