Our advice
The different activities covered by the PMO function

Given the diversity of activities that the PMO function can encompass, there is no such thing as an ideal PMO, but rather different PMOs.

In any case, the first piece of advice for an organization wishing to set up a Project Management Office and PMOs would be to frame their activities in line with those of project management as defined by a recognized organization (PMI, IPMA, PRINCE 2). Next, it's important to communicate with project managers and initiate real change within the organization. PMO independence is also an important criterion. This can be achieved in two ways: by recruiting personalities capable of being an integral part of the project and adding value, while producing honest reports to...