Conceptually, the idea of a PMO is worthwhile. The practical reality is often something different. And therein lies the rub: PMOs look great on paper, and yet in actuality they are often questionably relevant and useful.
Projects love metrics. The very essence of tracking progress is comparing actual measures with expected results. But how does that translate to PMOs? Do we need comparable metrics at that level?
Is a PMO an internal consulting operation? Are there differences as well as similarities between a consulting firm and a PMO? Can people working in a PMO learn from external consultants (and vice versa)? This author says yes.
To organize your PMO for success, you need to have goals. Depending on how last year went, you may want to have a single, overarching goal, or you may have a portfolio of goals in mind. Whatever your starting point, keep these principles in mind to guide your thinking as we look at New Year’s resolutions for the PMO...
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"There are painters who transform the sun into a yellow spot, but there are others who, with the help of their art and their intelligence, transform a yellow spot into the sun." - Pablo Picasso |
