There are three types of PMOs.
Here’s what a good PMO will do for you:
- ⭐ Manage shared resources across projects,
- ⭐ Develop a project management methodology or best practice,
- ⭐ Coaching, mentoring, training,
- ⭐ Monitoring compliance with project standards (using project audits),
- ⭐ Develop and manage project templates,
- ⭐ Coordinate communication across projects.
In the PMBOK Guide you’ll find Supportive, Controlling and Directive PMOs.
Supportive PMO
A Supportive PMO is the least “hands on” type of PMO. They provide a consultative role to projects. They might supply templates or general best practices (like a Prince2 framework or a PMI-PMP certification). The have a low degree of control over the projects in the organization.
Controlling PMO
A Controlling PMO has a medium level of control over the projects in the organization. It usually focuses on compliance, to particular frameworks or methods. It might provide specific templates and tools that it requires Project Managers to use.
Directive PMO
A Directive PMO takes control of the projects by directly managing the projects. Project managers are assigned by and report to the PMO. The degree of control is high.
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