Overview

1. IntroductionThis intensive course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to establish and develop effective Project, Programme, and Portfolio Offices (PMOs) aligned with the P3O® (Portfolio, Programme, and Project Offices) model. It blends strategic theory, governance, and real-world best practices.2. Course ObjectivesBy the end of this course, participants will be able to:Understand the P3O® model, components, principles, and lifecycle.Differentiate between portfolio, programme, and project management and their support structures.Design tailored PMO models (centralized, decentralized, virtual, etc.).Build the business case and blueprint for implementing PMOs.Identify and apply key tools, techniques, and services in operating a PMO.Align PMOs with strategy and organizational governance.Establish roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines in PMO environments.Prepare for practical implementation and continual development of PMOs.2. Target AudiencePMO Directors & ManagersPortfolio/Programme/Project ManagersStrategy and Planning ProfessionalsConsultants in PPM/Change ManagementHeads of Departments and Operational Managers3. Daily Course Content and Activities Foundations of P3O and the Value of PMOsTopics Covered:Introduction to P3O®: Definitions and ConceptsOverview of Portfolio, Programme, and Project ManagementWhy Have a P3O? Value Proposition and DriversP3O Principles and Governance AlignmentCase Study:Why We Need a P3O? (P3O Vision and Strategic Drivers)Workshop:Stakeholder identification and drafting a PMO vision statement P3O Models, Functions & ServicesTopics Covered:Centralized, Decentralized, Virtual and Hybrid ModelsFunctional Areas: Strategic Planning, Delivery Support, COEDesigning PMO Structures based on Organizational NeedsTailoring Services and ToolsCase Study:P3O Value Matrix: Aligning functions with strategic objectivesWorkshop:Design a customized P3O model for a given organizational scenarioOperating PMOs - Tools, Techniques, and IntegrationTopics Covered:Tools and Techniques (Dashboards, Prioritization, Dashboards)Capacity Planning and Knowledge ManagementFacilitated Workshops and Business Process SwimlanesIntegrating PMO with BAU and Corporate FunctionsCase Study:Reporting Challenges in a European Public Sector OrganizationWorkshop:Develop a PMO toolset for a hypothetical organization Implementation Lifecycle and Business CaseTopics Covered:P3O Lifecycle: Identify → Define → Deliver → CloseBuilding the Blueprint, Benefits Map, and Business CaseP3M3 Maturity Model and Capability AssessmentsCritical Success Factors and Risk MitigationCase Study:Blueprint and Vision PlanningWorkshop:Draft a Business Case & Benefits Map for a PMO implementationGovernance, Roles, and Continuous DevelopmentTopics Covered:P3O Governance StructuresRoles and Responsibilities (Sponsor, Head of P3O, Analysts)Reporting Lines and Escalation PathsRe-energizing an Existing PMOEstablishing Communities of PracticeCase Study:Governance Conflict and Resolutions in PMO SetupWorkshop:Develop an action plan to establish or re-energize a PMOCapstone Presentation:Group presentations of PMO establishment plans (Vision + Model + Tools)4. Deliverables ProvidedCourse slides and handoutsSample business case and blueprint templatesCase study libraryExam-style practice questionsParticipation certificate

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