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The Functions of a Project Management Office

Project Pulse Journal

It acts more as a consultant and mentor, offering services as needed while not mandating processes. Controlling PMO Industry Application - A controlling PMO is common in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and finance. Function - A supportive PMO provides guidance, best practices, templates, and tools.

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Fighting Uncertainty in Organizations, Including Matrix Ones

Epicflow Blog

Beyond just time, buffers can cover finances, manpower, and more. “I remember being invited by the Olympic Committee of a country to consult on their planning for the Games. This visual tool, when intersected with the buffer consumption rate, offers a clear picture of project performance.

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Complete Collection of Project Management Statistics 2015

Wrike

Management Consulting. Popularity by Industry: Finance – 87%. Implement/enhance performance measurement process – 39%. [13]. Finance – 93%. Benefits of High-Performing PMOs: 45% more projects aligned with business objectives. Engineering. 104,800. . Financial Services. 104,500. . Telecommu-. 102,800. .

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4 Fallacious Reasons to Estimate and Why Those Are Fallacious

Herding Cats

After having worked for outsourcing, consultancy and product companies I believe that creating a place where people really trust each other is easier when software engineers and stakeholders are both part of the same organization.

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The Complete Glossary of 614 Project Management Terms

Workamajig

Performance : Performance, in project management terms, describes the quality of the project's output vis-a-vis its adherence to original budget, schedule, and requirements. Performance Management: The collective term for all the techniques used in managing the performance of individuals and teams involved in any project.

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Fighting Uncertainty in Organizations, Including Matrix Ones

Epicflow Blog

Beyond just time, buffers can cover finances, manpower, and more. “I remember being invited by the Olympic Committee of a country to consult on their planning for the Games. This visual tool, when intersected with the buffer consumption rate, offers a clear picture of project performance.

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