Discussion Post
To successfully complete this discussion, you will need to refer to:
o Chapter 12, "The Project Office," in your Project Management Best Practices: Achieving Global Excellence textbook.
o What Is a PMO? [11 min].
o How to Successfully Lead a PMO [59 min].
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.
Respond substantively to the following (3-4 paragraphs):
a) What are the key characteristics of a successful PMO?
b) Would you hire an experienced project manager or an external consulting company to establish the PMO?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.