What are the major features of this book that separate it from the rest? Glad you asked! You're going to find something different here--a book that focuses on both the practical aspects of selling the Program Management Office concept to an organization (including detailed information on formulating a business case for your PMO) and implementing a PMO as well as a book that helps PMO practitioners (in both new and established PMOs) to evolve--taking your PMO to the next level!
The Program Management Office: Establishing, Managing, and Growing the Value of a PMO is designed with the needs of both those considering the implementation of a Program Management Office (or who are already committed to the PMO concept and planning a PMO implementation) as well as those who already work in an established PMO.
For those investigating the PMO concept or planning the implementation of a PMO, the following key features may be of interest:
The book introduces essential Program Management Office concepts, models, and fundamental structures for those exploring the idea of starting a PMO to more effectively manage their organization’s project management processes. Laying a foundation for success and establishing an appropriate model for the PMO in the organization is critical for early success.
The book features a detailed Program Management Office “Start-Up Roadmap” which provides readers with a set of steps to help get their Program Management Office effort up and running quickly. Planning is critical for success and a significant portion of the early chapters of the book are devoted to ensuring business alignment to the PMO concept, conducting proper PMO implementation planning, and providing a framework for successful implementation.
The book features a strong focus on assessing project management needs in the organization, aligning project management needs with Program Management Office objectives, and building a foundation for success through appropriate management involvement, PMO planning, and executional excellence.
The book provides an additional focus on building a business case for the Program Management Office and selling the PMO to management. This is a key factor in ensuring strategic alignment and gaining management support for your PMO effort!
For those who already work in an established PMO who are interested in building the value that their PMO provides to the organization and for those who wish to begin planning for the "what's next" phase of their newly established PMO, the following key features may be of interest:
The book addresses the strategic and practical aspects of managing a Program Management Office and the challenges management, PMO teams and project management staff often struggle with and provides guidance for overcoming common obstacles that face PMOs--both newly established and operational PMOs.
The book details three primary missions relevant to new and established PMOs where the PMO can bring maximum value to the organization—standards, consulting, and knowledge—including guidance on developing, managing, and growing organizational standards and portfolio management processes; project consulting, mentoring and actively managing projects; and education, training and development of a project management knowledgebase. These chapters provide a specific focus on building PMO value over time and provide strategies for long-term PMO planning.
The book provides a focus on PMO evolution and planning and details how the standards, consulting, and knowledge missions of the PMO can be evolved and grown.
Whether you are new to Program Management Offices, Project Management Offices, or PMOs or working in an established PMO, you will find valuable insight and practical suggestions to help guide your PMO efforts and grow the value of your PMO.