Business Driven PMO Setup: Practical Insights, Techniques and Case Examples for Ensuring Success

Extending upon the many traditional program/project management office (PMO) books that present theoretical concepts and knowledge, Business Driven PMO Setup presents practical experiences and wisdom for those responsible for, belonging to, and served by a PMO. This book is rooted in the shared experiences and business settings of all PMOs and it is organized to provide the reader with actionable solutions to the problems and execution difficulties that PMOs face.Most PMO books are written by academics, trainers and consultants from the PM community and present academic or theoretical approaches and models that too often fail. The more sophisticated books tend to be limited in application to the larger or more advanced project management organizations. This unique reference presents new material not available in other books that is applicable to PMOs of all shapes and sizes. It challenges and calls into question various traditional approaches and strategies for the PMO citing examples and explaining when and why such academic and theoretical approaches are wrong. Business Driven PMO Setup was written by over 20 contributing authors that are veteran line executives who either directly manage PMOs, have PMOs reporting to them, or are subject matter experts that service them. These veterans with centuries of business acumen managing both US and foreign companies, divisions, and departments provide valuable insights into ensuring the PMO is setup correctly and remains focused on meeting the needs of the business for which the PMO was created to serve.Many PMOs are often vulnerable in terms of their continued existence. PMOs with a business mindset never have to sell or promote themselves internally, explain what they do, or worry about funding or their existence. This book establishes a clear bottom-line business mindset and practical approach that any PMO can adopt.
 

• The Complete Project Management Office Handbook (ESI International Project Management Series)
• Business Driven PMO Success Stories: Across Industries and Around the World
• The Tactical Guide for Building a PMO
• Leading Successful PMOs: How to Build the Best Project Management Office for Your Business
• Advanced Project Portfolio Management and the PMO: Multiplying ROI at Warp Speed
• The Agile PMO: Leading the Effective, Value Driven, Project Management Office (Business Agile Leadership) (Volume 1)
• The Strategic Project Office (PM Solutions Research)
• Business Driven Project Portfolio Management: Conquering the Top 10 Risks That Threaten Success
• The Program Management Office: Establishing, Managing And Growing the Value of a PMO
• Delivering Successful PMOs: How to Design and Deliver the Best Project Management Office for your Business