Project Management Offices (PMOs) have been established by organisations over the past decades. The literature review investigates the relationship of project management success and the existence of PMOs. My research topic is to look into how a PMO function can help with successful project delivery and what PMO model in particular is proven to manifest. This study is important when considering the monetary loss of US$122 million for every US$1 billion invested.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Problem Statement
- Approach
- Literature Analysis
- Conclusions
- Acronyms
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This literature analysis aims to examine the relationship between a Project Management Office (PMO) and project management success within organizations. It investigates how PMOs contribute to successful project delivery and explores specific PMO models proven to be effective. The analysis is motivated by the growing concern regarding project failures and the significant financial losses associated with them.
- The role of PMOs in enhancing project management success.
- Different types of PMO models and their effectiveness.
- The importance of PMO alignment with organizational strategy.
- Challenges faced by PMOs, including resource management and skill development.
- The need for PMO performance metrics and measurement.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Problem Statement: This chapter introduces the research topic, highlighting the growing problem of project failures and the potential for PMOs to contribute to project management success. It cites data from the 8th Global Project Management Survey (2016) and the Global State of the PMO - An Analysis for 2015, emphasizing the need for PMO effectiveness.
- Approach: This chapter outlines the methodology used in the literature analysis, including the sources consulted, search strategies, and data analysis methods. It describes the selection criteria for literature sources and the different types of documents reviewed.
- Literature Analysis: This chapter summarizes key findings from the analyzed literature, focusing on the role of PMOs in organizational success. It highlights the significance of the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) model, the challenges faced by PMOs, and the importance of PMO metrics.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This literature analysis focuses on the relationship between Project Management Office (PMO) and project management success. Key themes include PMO effectiveness, organizational strategy alignment, resource management, skill development, performance metrics, and the EPMO model. The analysis draws upon industry surveys, research studies, industry articles, and position papers to explore the role of PMOs in driving successful project delivery.
- Citation du texte
- Theres Mitscherling (Auteur), 2016, The relationship between Project Management Office (PMO) and project management success within organizations, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/496233
