Discuss what your organization's best practices are in the areas listed in the article "Lessons from the best: Practices of the world's top PMOsLinks to an external site.." How do you compare to the top performers? What would your organization need to do to improve its PMO practices?
Incorporate some if not all of these headers and explain in the discussion question for the article in the uploaded file.. You will see this same information in the article reading I just want to make this known that these are important to talk about
Project and program management
People management
Performance measurement and management
Project portfolio management
Positioning the PMO for success
Project/Program Management Best-Practice Example
Office of Innovation and Planning
Office of Digital Strategy
Enterprise Project Solutions
Finance and Strategy EPMO
According to the 2010 State of the PMO study:
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- Mention any project management software or tools used to enhance efficiency.
- People management:
- Explain your approach to building and maintaining a skilled PMO team.
- Discuss training and development opportunities offered to PMO staff.
- Mention any certifications encouraged for project managers.
- Performance measurement and management:
- Describe the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to track project success in your organization.
- Explain how project performance data is collected, analyzed, and used for improvement.
- Mention any project management dashboards or reporting tools used.
- Project portfolio management:
- Explain the process for selecting and prioritizing projects within your organization.
- Describe any tools or techniques used for portfolio optimization (e.g., portfolio scoring models).
- Mention how project alignment with organizational strategy is ensured.
- Positioning the PMO for success:
- Discuss how your PMO secures executive buy-in and support.
- Explain how the PMO fosters collaboration with other departments.
- Mention any communication strategies used to promote the PMO's value to stakeholders.
3. Comparison with Top Performers:
- Based on your understanding of best practices (from general knowledge or industry reports, not the specific article), compare your organization's PMO in each area to what top performers typically do.
- Identify areas where your PMO excels and areas where there's room for improvement.
4. Improvement Opportunities:
- Based on the comparison, propose specific actions your organization's PMO can take to improve its performance.
- Consider areas like adopting new project management methodologies, implementing advanced project management tools, enhancing staff training, or improving communication strategies.
5. Project/Program Management Best-Practice Example:
- Provide a specific example from your organization that demonstrates a successful application of project or program management best practices.
- Explain how this example contributed to project success and what lessons were learned.
Remember:
- Tailor the information to your specific organization's PMO structure and practices.
- Use data and examples to support your claims.
- Focus on actionable improvements for the PMO.
By following this structure and incorporating the suggested headers, you can effectively discuss your PMO's best practices and identify areas for improvement.