Establishing the Project Management Office Course information Duration: 2 days PDUs: 15 Course Fee: £995 excl. VAT €1495 excl. VAT Related links     Ask a question about this course     Download description   Register for a course 13-14 Mar 08 10-11 Jul 08 13-14 Nov 08

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Learn how to:

• Identify Project/Programme Management Office (PMO) capability based on an established competency continuum model
• Determine the appropriate PMO structure for your organisation
• Determine what PMO functions are needed based on project management support requirements
• Recognise and overcome barriers related to PMO implementation
• Translate requirements for PMO functionality into distinct roles and responsibilities of PMO staff members
• Create preliminary PMO implementation plan

Course Synopsis

The Project/Programme Management Office (PMO) is one of the fastest growing concepts in project management today, as it is key to effective implementation of project management across the organisation. Effective PMOs come in varying shapes and sizes, from simple support offices to full centres of excellence. This course will enable you to anticipate as well as answer the questions associated with the creation of a PMO, from benefits to barriers to alignment with strategic business objectives and to develop the framework for a successful implementation.

In a highly interactive classroom environment, you’ll learn a common frame of reference to project management and related PMO concepts and activities. You’ll review the full complement of potential PMO functions so as to understand which match your organisation’s needs. You’ll consider options and select a PMO structure that can be properly aligned within your organisation. Working with fellow project managers, you’ll discuss your experiences and concerns in context with industry practices as you develop your own plan.

Most importantly, you’ll use structured worksheets to experience the actual development of a preliminary PMO implementation plan. You’ll take back to your organisation a framework for further development with your stakeholders, including the action plans you’ll need. This course is a must for experienced project managers and senior managers who have recognised the need to obtain the knowledge and approach to plan and implement the appropriate PMO for their organisation

Course Topics

1. Key Concepts
   1. The range of project oversight
   2. The competency continuum
   3. The purpose of a PMO
   4. Benefits of establishing a PMO
   5. Key factors for PMO success
   6. Identification and involvement of influential stakeholders
   7. PMO project life cycle framework
   8. Facilitating stakeholder buy-in for the PMO
   9. The needs analysis and feasibility worksheet
2. PMO Organisation
   1. PMO structures and their characteristics
   2. PMO organisation issues and challenges
   3. The organisational design worksheet
3. PMO Functions
   1. The functions
      • Project management competency
      • Project management services
      • Project operations support
   2. Project management competency
   3. Project management services
   4. Project operations support
   5. Matching functions with support requirements
   6. Issues and problems related to PMO function implementation
   7. The PMO function worksheet
4. PMO Participants
   1. Authority required for effective performance
   2. PMO staffing
   3. Roles and responsibilities
   4. The PMO participants worksheet
5. PMO Planning and Implementation
   1. Creating the PMO charter
   2. Assigning the PMO manager
   3. Integrating applicable organisational policies
   4. Establishing project manager qualifications
   5. Developing project classification guidance
   6. Establishing PMO processes and procedures
   7. Creating a change management plan
   8. Identifying and analysing PMO risks and developing risk response strategies
   9. Estimating PMO start-up costs
   10. Developing a preliminary PMO implementation plan

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