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Implimenting a PMO: Implimenting a PMOblog rootA Brief HistoryLet me begin with a brief history: In November of 2004, the place where I work reorganized my small department into its own division with sub departments. As a part of this reorganization I was given the job of ‘Projects Coordinator’. My new position was...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Tools & Techniques, Workforce management, Strategy, johnolson@..., PMO, PMO First things first, project management, training, tool; Discussion threads 2006-02-01

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Establishing a Project Management Office: When an organization wants to establish project management processes, setting up a Project Management Office PMO might be the best way to ensure that consistent processes are followed. Here are the main things you'll have to address when starting a PMO.; Tags: Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management; Download resources 2003-09-09
Catalyst PMO: Driving Innovation & Business Value: The Project Management Office PMO can play a vital role in making a significant and clear contribution to business innovation, helping to improve performance, reduce risk and enhance value. By integrating and driving processes surrounding culture, visibility, credibility, collaboration and governance, the PMO can leverage its strengths in planning, execution...; Tags: Innovation, Cisco Catalyst, Oracle Corp., Leadership, Strategy, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Management, It Operations, It service Management; White papers 2007-12-01
U.S. Army Project Office Relies on Novell Solutions for a High Level of Security and Protection Against Viruses and Hackers: The Utility Helicopters Project Management Office UH PMO procures and sustains helicopters for the United States Army. UH PMO began looking for a reliable e-mail solution that would provide secure remote access, as well as protection against viruses and hackers. With constrained budgets, the UH PMO needed to solve its...; Tags: Novell Inc., U.S. Army, Microsoft Office, Hacker, Virus, E-mail, Cyberthreats, Hacking, Remote Access, Security, Viruses And Worms, Online Communications; Case studies
Benchmark Implementation: Primavera Case Study: Compaq's original business case for the Primavera implementation of Primavera software anticipated far-reaching effects throughout the enterprise1. However, external events, such as Compaq's merger with HP, moved so quickly that Compaq's PMO was thrust into the limelight, reconstituted as the organization's PMO, and given multiple new responsibilities. The merger demanded...; Tags: Primavera Systems Inc., Compaq Computer Corp., Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Investment, Finance, It Operations, It service Management, Management; Case studies

Mobilizing HP: Project Management as an Executive Priority: Compaq's original business case for the Primavera implementation of Primavera software anticipated far-reaching effects throughout the enterprise. However, external events, such as Compaq's merger with HP, moved so quickly that Compaq's Program Management Office PMO was thrust into the limelight, reconstituted as the organization's PMO, and given multiple new responsibilities....; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Primavera Systems Inc., Compaq Computer Corp., Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management, Investment, Finance; Case studies
Help your clients establish a project management office with this download: As more organizations are taxed with putting together ambitious IT projects with limited resources, more people are turning to project management to make the most efficient use of resources. In some cases, it’s appropriate to start a project management office PMO so that things such as project management methodologies, assessment...; Tags: Paul Baldwin, project management, project management office; Technical articles 2003-05-12
DOWNLOAD: Implement this rigorous project control process: http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-10878-5928848.htmlAfter you take a look at this download, please post your feedback, ideas for improvements, or further thoughts on this topic.Thanks,--The TechRepublic Downloads TeamPMOAlthough it is not stated in this article, these control processes would most likely belong within a PMO.The idea of different levels of involvement for each task...; Tags: Download, Implement, PMO, project management, JodyGilbert, it management, control process; Discussion threads 2005-11-03
Establishing and Managing the Project Management Office: View Available Dates and Locations This course offers the opportunity to engage in a complete examination of the Project Management Office - its role and purpose, the different models used, and how an organization would approach establishing a PMO. Learn proven methods of establishing, managing, and...; Tags: New York, PMO, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Corporate Governance, It Operations, It service Management, Management, Business Operations, Corporate Law; Training 2008-01-01
Project Management Office White Paper: There are many varieties of Project Management Office PMO implementations, but generally the PMO supports a company's project management methodology to enable the organization to consistently deliver projects faster, cheaper, with higher quality, and within estimates and expectations. This paper offers insights into how eProject can provide a solution for...; Tags: Microsoft Office, eProject Inc., Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management; White papers 2004-12-01
The Value Proposition of Outsourcing PMO Activities Within Project Driven Organisations: The core of a project management offering is the PMO or Project/Program Management Office. This can take typically one of four forms depending on the level of responsibility and accountability placed upon it by the business. At one end of the scale it can be a supporting service collecting and...; Tags: Outsourcing, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management; White papers 2005-08-04
Evolving the Project Management Office: A Competency Continuum: Many organizations today have recognized the need for a Project Management Office PMO to achieve project management oversight, control, and support. The PMO's role is to help both the project manager and the relevant organization to not only understand and apply modern project management practices, but also to adapt and...; Tags: Project Management Office, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management; White papers 2004-09-22
The ideal PMO model is a balancing act: By Ted StephensAmong corporate IT executives, there is a growingconsciousness of the need for a project management office PMO to provideproject management guidance to the organization. Too often, IT organizationstend to choose between the extremes of two PMO models: one emphasizing asupport role and one emphasizing a supervisory role. In...; Tags: project management office, project management; Technical articles 2004-11-29
Just say no to a centralized program management office: A centralized program management office may seem like a good idea in tough economic times, but don't overlook some hidden dangers. Share your views on PMOs with the Builder.com community.So your company just announced another reorganization because of enduring economic pressures, and one of the suggestions is to centralize product...; Tags: Product development, Strategy, William T. Kelly, program management office; Technical articles 2002-08-27
Learn more about PMOs with this eight-part series: Among IT professionals, IT consultants tend to be more well versed in project management techniques and processes than, say, your garden-variety network administrator. Not surprisingly, organizations will often call on consultants to help establish a project management office PMO.With that in mind, project management guru and TechRepublic columnist Tom Mochal...; Tags: Paul Baldwin, project management, project management methodology, project management office; Technical articles 2003-01-24
Most organizations don't have a project management office (PMO): Project management offices PMOs are a growing trend in IT, indicating a need for better tools and budgeting for projects in the IT industry. In a recent Polling Place Quick Poll, we asked members if their organizations currently have a PMO.; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Strategy, TechRepublic Staff, project management, Project Management Office; Technical articles 2002-08-21
Setting up a New PMO: HiI am setting up a new PMO in an organization of @ 200 people, mostly in maintenance projects.How do I go about it? Thanks.SFFirst TaskDefine and communicate the methodology that you wish to have followed for project. Determine how a project is begun and funded. Make sure that...; Tags: New PMO; Discussion threads 2006-07-20
Evolution of the PMO: Promoting consolidation: Some project management offices PMOs are annoyingly clumsy at times. Just trying to launch a PMO with suitable governance can be tedious. A huge motivational factor for implementing a PMO is the amount of pain that the organization feels over failed projects. If most projects end successfully without the benefit...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Jason P. Charvat, project management office, project management; Technical articles 2003-04-08
Taking Your PMO to the Next Step: The Office of the CIO: Project management offices PMOs have long been responsible for overseeing and developing project management expertise, but forward-thinking companies are now considering them for a new role: the office of the CIO. In addition to maintaining their existing responsibilities, these structures and the resources within them are becoming the business managers...; Tags: CIO, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management; Research reports 2005-09-22
You must build a PMO that makes the most sense to your organization: Project management offices PMOs aren't one-size-fits-all. The PMO you establish for one client will look markedly different from the next. Always start by defining how the PMO will operate within the organization, and progress from there.There are almost as many varieties of project management offices PMOs as there are companies....; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Tom Mochal, project management, Project Management Office, project management office; Technical articles 2002-11-18

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