During 2021, we experienced record breaking changes in employment. In fact, 2021 delivered the highest average on record for employees leaving their employer, which equated to an average of 3.9 million resignations each month.

You may be thinking that is old news, or you may be thinking it really isn’t that important. What these staggering numbers do not address is the impact that significant attrition can have on an organization. When organizations lose experience, knowledge and expertise in large numbers, most organizations have a difficult time maintaining or even regaining their momentum, let alone meeting their annual business objectives.

There are numerous steps organizations can take to help reduce this type of impact and support their ongoing momentum. One suggestion that we will focus on today is to create an Enterprise Project Management Office that will provide:

• Executive exposure to strategic programs and projects
• Focused support and consistent reporting with the intention of improving outcomes over time
• Consistent methods and processes for approving, initiating, staffing, and implementing programs and projects

The structure of an EPMO provides visibility, knowledge of the strategic programs across the organization, and a clear set of methods and processes for teams to follow. All of these are key areas that help prevent loss of knowledge when an organization is facing a high attrition rate.

Additionally, an EPMO can provide guidance on how to implement cost reporting in an organization and to build upon that reporting, can help identify and measure areas of cost savings. An EPMO is often the right organization to assist with data-based decision making as well.

These types of consistent processes and knowledge sharing are key to supporting an effective operational structure that will provide the support needed to achieve business objectives.

If you would like to learn more about how to implement a successful Enterprise Project Management Office in your organization, you may want to work with a small team, with deep expertise and real experience, to help you create the desired outcome.

If you have an interest in learning more, give us a call.

– Kellie Bryan