The PMO’s Achilles Heel: Portfolio Governance
Speakers
Amanda Oakenfull GAICD is a senior executive and transformation leader with deep experience in strategy, governance, and program delivery. She has led complex business and technology transformations, guided post-merger integrations, and recovered critical programs across industries including defence, health, ICT, and infrastructure. A frequent speaker and advisor, Amanda is known for enabling organizations to achieve sustainable outcomes through strategic leadership and portfolio governance.
Ross Garland is a global authority on project, program, and portfolio governance with over 25 years of international experience. Lead author of Project, Programme and Portfolio Governance (P3G), he has advised governments and organizations worldwide on governance frameworks, assurance, and decision-making confidence. He is recognized as one of the world’s leading practitioners in project governance and a regular speaker at major conferences.
Stuart helps PMO and portfolio leaders build strategy-aligned portfolios and prove ROI. A guest lecturer on project prioritization at the University of Oxford, he speaks widely on killing pet projects, focusing investment on value, and using decision science (AHP) to make clear, defensible choices.
About this webinar
In this lively and practical session, Amanda Oakenfull and Ross Garland explore why portfolio governance is often the PMO’s Achilles heel – and how to turn it into a source of strength. They unpack what governance really means (hint: it’s about decision-making, not bureaucracy), why weak governance frameworks drive project failure, and how strong governance can transform delivery success rates.
Expect real-world stories, lessons learned, and actionable principles that you can take back to your organization. From setting clear accountabilities, to creating a no-blame culture, to managing the politics of decision-making, Amanda and Ross show how effective governance enables clarity, trust, and ultimately better business outcomes.
If your PMO is struggling with stalled projects, unclear ownership, or decision-making gridlock, this webinar offers fresh insights and practical tools to get governance working for you – not against you.
