Successfully setting up a Project Management Office (PMO) depends on how
well the enterprise can match the services offered with the resources
allocated. Enterprises with a limited budget should restrict PMO services
to a consultative model.
Senior Management Approval
Before an organization can proceed with a PMO, senior management must
approve it and it must have at least one key sponsor. In cases where the
PMO has minimal senior management support, begin with a tightly focused
service scope. Secure further buy-in over time with a few strategic project
wins.
Service Scope Options
The services the new PMO will offer are predicated on the resources
allocated to it. The three types of PMO service models are:
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PMO library: A repository of project policies,
procedures, templates, guidelines, and histories for future reference and
citation. This model requires the least amount of budget and staffing...
