I believe it is wise that every organization – especially those that are more technical in nature – have a project management infrastructure. It’s just a better way to get things done. Put a project manager in charge. Gather requirements. Run communication through a central individual, have a consistent face to show the customer and a consistent process for delivery to that client. And hopefully consistent tools to use in the effort to successful deliver to that customer.
That said, not every organization with a strong project focus needs or has a project management office (PMO). In a survey reported by PM Solutions, in 2000 only 47% of companies had a PMO. However, that number has been rising significantly and PM Solutions reported that by 2014, the percentage of companies with PMOs had grown to 80%. Clearly there is a trend as more organizations are recognizing that not only is project management needed, but a solid PM infrastructure – supported by a project management office – is probably the best way to consistently deliver success to your project customers. Remember, success isn’t a guarantee – some reports still say that projects fail to some degree more often than they succeed. But a strong project management practice will help and organization recognize and document mistakes and failures and learn from them…leaving them more likely to increase project success on future engagements...
That said, not every organization with a strong project focus needs or has a project management office (PMO). In a survey reported by PM Solutions, in 2000 only 47% of companies had a PMO. However, that number has been rising significantly and PM Solutions reported that by 2014, the percentage of companies with PMOs had grown to 80%. Clearly there is a trend as more organizations are recognizing that not only is project management needed, but a solid PM infrastructure – supported by a project management office – is probably the best way to consistently deliver success to your project customers. Remember, success isn’t a guarantee – some reports still say that projects fail to some degree more often than they succeed. But a strong project management practice will help and organization recognize and document mistakes and failures and learn from them…leaving them more likely to increase project success on future engagements...
