To support the successful implementation of project management many organizations have created Project Management Offices… the PMO as the answer to successful project execution. Unfortunately, a number of PMO’s fail to help the organization deliver on successful project execution for a variety of reasons. This has resulted in the elimination of some PMO’s totally or PMO’s that exist in title only (powerless entities).
Make sure you’re not overlooking the attributes of a successful PMO:
- A project management methodology that is flexible and uses a Darwinian approach.
- A tool set philosophy that supports instead of supplanting project managers.
- The O for Office can be optional.

