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# My Project Hell

Project management experience shares and discussion.

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## Posts

- [Project Management Blog](https://www.myprojecthell.com/blog/)
- [What New Model is beating In-house PMOs for Results](https://www.myprojecthell.com/2026/04/25/what-new-model-is-beating-in-house-pmos-in-results/) - If you have a PMO, and PMs and your leadership teams are asking, what are we getting for our money you should be looking for a new PMO model that works.
- [The ROPE Framework GPT Will Make You a Better Project Manager](https://www.myprojecthell.com/2026/02/14/the-rope-framework-gpt-will-make-you-a-better-project-manager/) - A control system for project execution, built Into AI. Created by PMs for PMs. Tap into a system that reduces risk, controls scope, and improves governance.
- [ROPE Framework is for PMs Who Want Better Outcomes](https://www.myprojecthell.com/2025/04/18/rope-framework-deep-dive-empowering-project-managers-to-succeed/) - The ROPE Framework is a flexible hybrid model that goes beyond templates—helping PMOs and project leaders deliver results in complex, high-stakes work.
- [How To Fix 10 Project Management Mistakes Holding You Back](https://www.myprojecthell.com/2025/12/31/how-to-fix-10-project-management-mistakes-holding-you-back/) - Top 10 project management mistakes that derail delivery and put a project manager’s job at risk. Learn what to do instead and take control over your career.
- [Are You the PM You Want to Be? Download Our Skills Assessment to Find Out](https://www.myprojecthell.com/2025/05/20/are-you-the-pm-you-want-to-be-download-our-skills-assessment-to-find-out/) - Your personal Project Manager Skills Assessment—identify strengths, uncover gaps, and build your improvement plan. For PMs, coordinators, and program managers.
- [PMO Isn’t Giving You These 4 Differentiators? It’s Time to Rethink What a PMO Is For.](https://www.myprojecthell.com/2025/05/05/pmo-isnt-giving-you-these-4-differentiators-its-time-to-rethink-what-a-pmo-is-for/) - Tired of stalled projects and slow decisions? Your PMO should drive real results. Discover what’s missing—and what great execution really looks like.
- [The 5 Things Project Managers Struggle With Most — And How to Get Better at Each](https://www.myprojecthell.com/2025/04/27/the-5-things-project-managers-struggle-with-most-and-how-to-get-better-at-each/) - Discover the top 5 challenges project managers face—and proven strategies to prioritize better, manage stakeholders, control scope, and drive delivery.
- [Access the Power of Project Management Frameworks](https://www.myprojecthell.com/2024/12/28/differences-between-adaptive-predictive/) - Project management is a crucial aspect of any organization, as it involves planning, organizing, and executing tasks to achieve specific goals and objectives. However, not all projects are the same, and therefore, a one-size-fits-all approach to project management may not be effective. This is where different project management frameworks come into play. In this article,
- [Quick Look @ Popular PM Methodologies](https://www.myprojecthell.com/2024/06/25/quick-look-popular-pm-methodologies/) - Choosing the right methodology depends on your needs and goals. Understanding these frameworks can help you make an informed decision and drive project success.
- [Project portfolio management compared to project management office](https://www.myprojecthell.com/2025/02/25/what-is-project-portfolio-management/) - Discover how Project Portfolio Management (PPM) drives strategic alignment while the Project Management Office (PMO) ensures execution excellence at scale. Learn how these two functions work together to optimize resources, improve project success rates, and maximize business value.
- [Partner with the Best Project Management Office Service Providers](https://www.myprojecthell.com/2025/01/08/top-5-pmo-managed-service-providers/) - "Discover the top 5 PMO managed service providers for efficient project management and streamlined operations. Choose the best for your business now!"
- [Exploring Top Project Management Tools 2024](https://www.myprojecthell.com/2024/05/05/exploring-top-project-management-tools-2024/) - Compare Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Monday.com to find the best project management tool for your team.
- [Why Outsourcing Your Project Management Office (PMO) Is the Key to Better Outcomes](https://www.myprojecthell.com/2024/12/03/how-to-take-advantage-of-the-growing/) - Companies are constantly looking for ways to streamline their operations and increase efficiency. One growing trend that has gained popularity in recent years is outsourcing project management office (PMO) functions. This involves hiring an external company or individual to handle the management and oversight of projects within an organization. While some may view this as
- [Top Strategies for Streamlining Project Planning and Execution](https://www.myprojecthell.com/2024/08/23/top-strategies-for-streamlining-project-planning-and-execution/) - Effective strategies to streamline project planning and execution, ensuring efficient workflows and successful outcomes.
- [Effective Project Planning and Execution: Strategies for Success](https://www.myprojecthell.com/2024/07/24/effective-project-planning-and-execution-strategies-for-success/) - Project planning and execution form the bedrock of successful project delivery. Navigating the complexities of project initiation, scheduling, risk management, and resource allocation requires a robust approach that aligns with strategic objectives. This article explores key strategies and insights for effective project planning and execution, emphasizing practical tips and real-life lessons. Strategic Project Initiation The
- [The Cost of Excellence: Establishing and Sustaining a High-Performing PMO](https://www.myprojecthell.com/2024/07/11/the-cost-of-excellence-establishing-and-sustaining-a-high-performing-pmo/) - Discover the true costs of establishing and maintaining a high-performing PMO. Learn how strategic investments can drive organizational success.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.myprojecthell.com/) - Project management experience shares and discussion.
- [Paul Thompson](https://www.myprojecthell.com/paul-thompson/) - author of "Datacenter Migration using the ROPE Framework: Results Oriented Project Execution" and CEO of Metagyre, Inc. a managed service provider of project portfolio management (PPM) services.
- [Contact](https://www.myprojecthell.com/contact-2/) - Email myprojecthell@gmail.com Watch past episodes on MPH YouTube channel Please give us Feedback and share your thoughts Let's talk Join the next discussion. Register to ask Paul and Kelly your question or just sign up to listen and become part of the community out to help others with project issues. Send Us Message Rate the
- [About](https://www.myprojecthell.com/about-2/) - Our Story The northwest tech community is small. If you manage projects within the tech sector there is a good chance you'll see a lot of the same faces over and over again as you move around Oregon and Washington. At least you'll see the good project leaders over and over again. That is exactly
- [Privacy](https://www.myprojecthell.com/privacy/) - Last update: January 05, 2021 This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which My Project Hell, Kelly Schactler dba Project Management Rebooted, and Paul Thompson dba Metagyre, Inc collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the www.myprojecthell.com website (“Site”) or My Project Hell Webcast registration (“Webcast”). This privacy policy applies
- [Kelly Schactler](https://www.myprojecthell.com/kelly-schactler/) - BIO Kelly Schactler is the owner of Project Management Rebooted™, a socially conscious business focused on helping nonprofits, small -medium companies, and individuals deliver projects with less stress, greater ease and better outcomes to maximize their impact in the sectors and communities they serve. A project management navigation expert with 25 years+ of project management

## Categories

- [Project Management Methodologies](https://www.myprojecthell.com/category/project-management-methodologies/) - Content related to various project management frameworks and methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, PRINCE2, and Lean. This can include comparisons, implementation guides, best practices, and case studies.
- [Project Management Tools and Software](https://www.myprojecthell.com/category/project-management-tools-and-software/) - Reviews, comparisons, tutorials, and best practices for using project management tools and software like Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Monday.com. This category can also cover emerging technologies and trends in project management software.
- [Leadership and Team Management](https://www.myprojecthell.com/category/leadership-and-team-management/) - Articles on leadership styles, team dynamics, communication strategies, conflict resolution, and motivating project teams. This category can also include interviews with industry leaders and thought pieces on effective leadership in project management.
- [Project Planning and Execution](https://www.myprojecthell.com/category/project-planning-and-execution/) - Guides, tips, and templates for project initiation, planning, scheduling, risk management, resource allocation, execution, monitor, and control. This can also include lessons learned from real-life projects and strategies for handling project constraints and challenges.
- [Trends and Innovations in Project Management](https://www.myprojecthell.com/category/trends-and-innovations-in-project-management/) - Insights and analysis on the latest trends, innovations, and future directions in project management. This can include topics like remote project management, the impact of AI and machine learning, sustainability in project management, and the role of PMOs in modern organizations.

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- [PRINCE2](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/prince2/)
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- [ROPE Framework](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/rope-framework/)
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- [PMO setup](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/pmo-setup/)
- [project management costs](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/project-management-costs/)
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- [project portfolio management](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/project-portfolio-management/)
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- [outsourcing](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/outsourcing/)
- [PPM vs PMO](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/ppm-vs-pmo/)
- [Project Management Best Practices](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/project-management-best-practices/)
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- [Project Management Success](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/project-management-success-2/)
- [Agile Project Management](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/agile-project-management-2/)
- [Leadership in Project Management](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/leadership-in-project-management/)
- [project management challenges](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/project-management-challenges/)
- [scope management](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/scope-management/)
- [stakeholder management](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/stakeholder-management/)
- [project management tips](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/project-management-tips/)
- [project delivery strategies](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/project-delivery-strategies/)
- [Project portfolio visibility](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/project-portfolio-visibility/)
- [Strategic execution](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/strategic-execution/)
- [Accelerating business outcomes](https://www.myprojecthell.com/tag/accelerating-business-outcomes/)
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