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Feature The PMO in Operations - by Kenneth Darter, PMP (May 14, 2012) The project management office has a different role in the operational team than in project teams. In general, there are two major reasons for having a PMO as part of the operational team--and it's up to the PMO to ensure that it is supporting operations instead of hindering them. Research The State of the PMO 2012 - by PM Solutions (March 7, 2012) gantthead is proud to be the media partner for this PM Solutions research report and survey. The PMO has become the central organizational structure for standardizing the practices of companies in the delivery of their projects. PM Solutions Research surveyed a broad spectrum of companies to get a clearer understanding of the variety of factors that affect PMOs. The State of the PMO 2012 was designed to help us understand the nature of current PMO practices and discover trends that may point to solutions to today’s challenges. Channels Communications & Marketing Creating & Demonstrating Value Developing the PMO Leading the PMO Organizational Leadership & Governance Resources Risk Management The Customer's View The Process Side of PMO Transforming the Organization Discussions The PMO Mystique Just what does it mean to implement a Program Management Office? You may think you know, but you may have no idea. Here's where you can find out. Share your thoughts and get help from your peers on this vital yet sometimes mysterious part of project management, and be sure to continue the discussion of gantthead's PMO articles. Program Management vs. Project Management: Important distinction or basically semantics (BS)? What is the difference between project management and program management? Is the distinction important to you? Or is this merely semantics? How is the distinction helpful to you in your work? What is the relationship between the two and how do they work together? Naturally we believe there is a lot to be gained from thinking at the program level but we'd love to hear what other professionals think as we get the PMO department on the air.

Deliverables The Effective Project Management Office You know you need to establish some centralized control over projects, but you need management support to make it happen. This presentation defines various PMO structures, then presents strategies for building, selling and setting up PMOs. It will not only help you structure your thinking around the topic, but give you a HUGE head start on selling it to executives. Program Management Office Charter ( Proposal Report / Report - Template ) This six-page PMO Charter template is perfect for a single-program PMO. Using the step-by-step instructions provided, it should take very little time to complete, offer a very clear vision for the PMO and define what will make it successful. PMO Development Project - Mandate ( Evaluation Form Proposal / Proposal - Template ) Use this document to clarify and confirm the mandate for the development of a Project Management Office. More Program Management Office deliverables...