For Application Development & Program Management Professionals (Length: 16 pages)

October 16, 2009

Making The Case For The Next-Generation PMO

Broader Visibility And Flexible Frameworks To Tackle More Work Without Killing The Budget

by Margo Visitacion

with Mary Gerush, Adam Knoll


Executive Summary (This is a document excerpt)

There isn't a business case for the "old school" project management office (PMO): We've tried it, and quite often it didn't work. Today's PMOs are under pressure to be business process change agents that demonstrate value without generating revenue. PMOs can be a key differentiator, and the next-generation PMO accomplishes this by creating a flexible framework that fosters the investment process, managing multiple types of work, adopting Lean techniques, and providing tools and support that adapt well to increasingly Agile environments. In today's business world, if you're planning to create a new PMO, think pragmatically and build a business case for the new project management office.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTES & RESOURCES

itemToday's PMO — It's Becoming Obsolete

itemThe Next-Generation PMO — You Need It

itemWhat Does The Next-Generation PMO Look Like?

itemOrganizational Roles In Next-Generation PMOs

itemFlexible, Lean Frameworks Are Crucial

itemIs Your Company Ready For A Next-Generation PMO?

itemOrganizational Models Are Important

itemPreparation Is Critical

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itemHow To Build A Next-Generation PMO

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Analyst: Margo Visitacion
Technology: Human Capital Management, IT Management, IT Organization, IT Strategy, Planning, & Governance, Portfolio Management & PMOs, Serving the Business
Geography: Asia Pacific, Europe, North America

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The Role Of The PMO In Maturing Governance In The IT Life Cycle
Original air date: Friday, April 17, 2009
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