Delivering Results with a Business-focused PMO

Lead a PMO that delivers results. Discover how to transform into a business-focused PMO that is aligned with the priorities and performance expectations of your organization.

Introduction

• Build a successful PMO

1. PMO as a Business Function

• The importance of the business-focused PMO
• Who owns the PMO?
• Priorities and purpose
• A business function with a business plan

2. Business-Focused vs. Traditional PMOs

• Defined by purpose, not work
• Unique challenges, unique solutions
• Success measured in business terms
• Leadership value

3. Delivering Value with a Business Focus

• Business outcomes, not project outputs
• Adaptability, not standardization
• Context, not constraints
• Relationships, not processes
• Portfolio, not project

4. Building the Business-Focused PMO

• Identify the need
• Investments by leadership
• Integration with the business
• Continuous evolution

5. Staffing the Business-Focused PMO

• Reporting lines that work
• Effective staffing model

Conclusion

• Next steps