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Ron Holohan, MBA PMP no Ron Holohan, MBA PMP show@pm411.org show@pm411.org (Ron Holohan, MBA PMP) 2007-2012 Ron Holohan Project management internet radio show, discussion forum, methodology, templates, and webtools project, management, pm, prepcast, management, manager, pmi, pmp, team, management, schedule, budget http://pm411.org/wp-content/uploads/pm411logo_itunes.jpg http://pm411.org http://pm411.org/2010/03/07/podcast-episode-055-the-complete-pmo-part-2-of-2/ http://pm411.org/2010/03/07/podcast-episode-055-the-complete-pmo-part-2-of-2/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:03:34 +0000 Ron Holohan, MBA PMP http://pm411.org/?p=1026 http://pm411.org/2010/03/07/podcast-episode-055-the-complete-pmo-part-2-of-2/feed/ 1 gerard hill,pmo,project management office,the complete pmo,the complete project management office handbook In this episode, I continue my discussion on the Project Management Office with one of the world’s leading experts on PMOs, Mr. Gerard Hill, PMP.  If you have not listened to Part 1 of our discussion, you will definitely want to go back and listen t... In this episode, I continue my discussion on the Project Management Office with one of the world’s leading experts on PMOs, Mr. Gerard Hill, PMP.  If you have not listened to Part 1 of our discussion, you will definitely want to go back and listen t... Ron Holohan, MBA PMP no 31:01 http://pm411.org/2010/02/21/podcast-episode-054-the-complete-pmo/ http://pm411.org/2010/02/21/podcast-episode-054-the-complete-pmo/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:42:51 +0000 Ron Holohan, MBA PMP http://pm411.org/?p=962 http://pm411.org/2010/02/21/podcast-episode-054-the-complete-pmo/feed/ 6 gerard hill,pmo,project management office,the complete pmo,the complete project management office handbook Because the Project Management Office is such an important topic, today we are digging deeper into what a PMO is with one of the world’s leading experts in PMOs, Mr. Gerard Hill, PMP. - Gerard "Jerry" Hill is an internationally-recognized consultant, Because the Project Management Office is such an important topic, today we are digging deeper into what a PMO is with one of the world’s leading experts in PMOs, Mr. Gerard Hill, PMP. Gerard "Jerry" Hill is an internationally-recognized consultant, author and speaker with professional expertise in the discipline of project management.  He brings emerging project management concepts and practices to bear for consideration by individuals and organizations; and he applies a practical approach to implementing business solutions in the project management environment.  Mr. Hill has conceived and constructed several project management methodologies and PMO solutions that have been deployed in organizations around the globe. His recent publications include: The Complete Project Management Office Handbook (Auerbach Publications, 2007, 752pp), and The Complete Project Management Methodology and Toolkit (CRC Press/Auerbach Publications, 2009, 520pp). Today, in the first of two parts, Gerard and I discuss some of the areas covered in The Complete Project Management Office Handbook. The PMO Exists at the Intersection of Business and Project Management PMOs were originally created to help support the technical function within an organization.  However since that time, the function of a PMO has grown to include more business management.  Ideally, a PMO within an organization is situated to deal with both the project management environment as well as the business environment.  On the project management side, there are the project executives, the project managers, the technical members on the team, and the PMO itself.  On the business side, you have the business units and clients or customers that the PMO helps to represent. Five Progressive Stages of the PMO Competency Continuum There are five progressive and advancing stages of maturity for a PMO's capability and responsibility. Stage 1 of PMO maturity is The Project Office.  This is a essentially the project manager and project team working as a project office.  The project team typically provides its own oversight at this stage. The Stage 2 PMO, called The Basic PMO, contains process control in addition to project oversight.  The Basic PMO provides a full-cycle and repeatable process that can be used across all projects in an organization.  The Basic PMO would most likely be led by a program manager and might have several project managers and projects involved. The Stage 3 PMO, called The Standard PMO, is the level that most organizations need and want to have.  This level includes project control, oversight, as well as support.  The Standard PMO creates the infrastructure and capabilities to support a cohesive project management environment.  The Standard PMO has multiple projects, project managers, and perhaps even program managers under its control.  The head of the Standard PMO is usually a program director or senior program manager. Stage 4 is The Advanced PMO where business processes are truly integrated with project management processes.  This stage includes dedicated staff, including a PMO director that oversees the technical and business aspects of the project management environment. The final stage, Stage 5, is The Center of Excellence.  Here is where you manage continuous improvement and project management process implementation across the organization for the purpose of achieving strategic organizational goals. PMO Functions There are 5 functional areas and 20 functions as listed below. The Practice management functional group includes the functions of Project Management Methodology, Project Tools, Standards and Metrics, and Project Knowledge Management. The Infrastructure management group includes the functions Project Governance, Assessment, Organization and Structure, and Facilities and Equipment Support. Resource integration includes Resource Management, Training and Education, Career Development. Ron Holohan, MBA PMP no 26:55