Information Systems


A PMO plays a major role in propagating the project management culture in any organization. For this discussion, assume you are tasked with establishing a PMO in an organization. 

Please respond substantively to the following (3–4 paragraphs): 

  • What Is a PMO? [11 min]. (https://www.linkedin.com/learning/what-is-a-pmo/what-is-a-pmo?autoplay=true&u=57878161)
  • How to Successfully Lead a PMO [59 min]. ( https://www.linkedin.com/learning/how-to-successfully-lead-a-pmo/steering-your-growing-pmo?autoplay=true&u=57878161 )
  • What are the key characteristics of a successful PMO?
  • Would you hire an experienced project manager or an external consulting company to establish the PMO? 
    • Be sure to provide your rationale.