Special Report: Implementing a Project Management Office

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Special Report: Implementing a Project Management Office

Special Report: Implementing a Project Management Office

The Project Management Office (PMO) can be an effective means for centralizing IT initiatives within organizations. Use a PMO to keep IT projects on track, on schedule, within budget, and in adherence to business strategies and goals.

Many organizations are efficiently tracking and managing company-wide IT projects through a centralized PMO. This report lists the key steps to implementing a successful PMO that will help to execute projects better, faster, and cheaper.

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This was first published in December 2007

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