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Putting the 'E' in PMO Putting the 'E' in PMO
-by Andy Jordan
In the next few years the PMO is going to evolve considerably as EPMOs become the new norm. The concept of an EPMO is gathering support in a lot of different environments, and the recent economic challenges have only accelerated the process. In this article, we look at what that might mean for traditional PMOs and identify some of the things that you can do for the arrival of an EPMO in your organization.
Selling the PMO: Are They Still Relevant? - by Mark Mullaly, PMP
The Project Manager’s Portfolio View - by Andy Jordan
PMO Perspectives - by Michael Wood
PMO Justification Checklist
Program Management Office Charter  ( Proposal/ Report - Template)
Ten Ways to Kill Your PMO (Part 2)Ten Ways to Kill Your PMO (Part 2)
-by Craig Curran-Morton
 There are many ways you can poison your PMO and ensure that it doesn’t see tomorrow’s sunrise. In our last article, we looked at some leading PMO killers such as failing to identify an identity, ignoring your stakeholders and making things complicated. In the conclusion of this two-part series, we look at five additional deadly deeds.
Ten Ways to Kill Your PMO (Part 1)Ten Ways to Kill Your PMO (Part 1)
-by Craig Curran-Morton
 PMOs: A panacea for some, a disaster for others. If like many others you anticipate a bad ending, you've come to the right place. Want some sure-fire approaches for disaster? Here are some tips on killing your PMO. (Optimists can go ahead and do the opposite...)
What Does a PMO Do for You?What Does a PMO Do for You?
-by Mike Donoghue
 When it comes to standardizing project management practices, PMOs are essential. If your organization doesn’t have a PMO, here are some ways to approach the concept. (And even if you do have a PMO, they will serve as important reminders!)
The PMO Car Wash - by Tom L. Barnett, PMP
Program Level PM Allocation - by Andy Jordan
Top 10 PMO Worst Practices: Pitfalls to Avoid - by David Blumhorst
PPM: Where Project Meets Strategy - by Andy Jordan
Is the PMO Serving Your Organization? - by Brad Egeland
PMO Interview Questions - by Andrew Makar, PMP
A No-Nonsense, Functional PMO Framework - by Tom L. Barnett, PMP
PMO Justification Checklist
Program Management Office Charter  ( Proposal/ Report - Template)


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