Delivering Results with a Business-focused PMO
57mBeginner2019-08-13
Authors

Andy Jordan
Founder and President of Roffensian Consulting
Course details
Having a business-focused project management office, or PMO, is critical. The PMO must align with the business—and deliver on the value it promises—if it is going to succeed. This course explains how to transform a traditional PMO into one that concentrates on execution, results, and, above all, business value. Join Andy Jordan, global PMO and project management thought leader, as he defines the roles, relationships, techniques, and benefits of the business-focused PMO. Andy explains how to align with the priorities and performance expectations of your organization, position the PMO within the business, deliver value, and adopt an effective staffing model. Using these techniques, you can turn your PMO from an office of oversight into an indispensible arm of the business.
Learning objectives
Comparing business-focused and traditional PMOs
Defining purpose
Measuring success
Delivering value
Creating collaborative relationships
Having a portfolio perspective
Investing in excellence
Continuously evolving
Staffing the business-focused PMO
Learning objectives
Comparing business-focused and traditional PMOs
Defining purpose
Measuring success
Delivering value
Creating collaborative relationships
Having a portfolio perspective
Investing in excellence
Continuously evolving
Staffing the business-focused PMO
Skills covered
Project LeadershipProject ManagementDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Build a successful PMO
1. PMO as a Business Function
- 02 - The importance of the business-focused PMO
- 03 - Who owns the PMO
- 04 - Priorities and purpose
- 05 - A business function with a business plan
2. Business-Focused vs. Traditional PMOs
- 06 - Defined by purpose, not work
- 07 - Unique challenges, unique solutions
- 08 - Success measured in business terms
- 09 - Leadership value
3. Delivering Value with a Business Focus
- 10 - Business outcomes, not project outputs
- 11 - Adaptability, not standardization
- 12 - Context, not constraints
- 13 - Relationships, not processes
- 14 - Portfolio, not project
4. Building the Business-Focused PMO
- 15 - Identify the need
- 16 - Investments by leadership
- 17 - Integration with the business
- 18 - Continuous evolution
5. Staffing the Business-Focused PMO
- 19 - Reporting lines that work
- 20 - Effective staffing model
Conclusion
- 21 - Next steps
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