Online Webinar: DCG – David Consulting Group (REP 3525)
Duration: 48 Minuites 0.75 PDU Credits: 0.75 PDU Category C – Free PDU
Recorded : November 2011

Note: Although DCG is an Rep this event may not have a course number contact DCG for further information

This presentation outlines cutting edge corporate research about the future of IT and the emerging role of the PMO.

The future of the PMO is full of great opportunities as they transition to be business partners with their clients. Yet challenges remain …. despite proven methodologies and practices, corporations continue to struggle with portfolio management, governance, political infighting and project confusion that impacts software delivery cost, schedule and quality.

This presentation will outline why the PMO concept has not always contributed to improved performance and how these insights can help you craft strategies and tactics to raise your level of project performance and develop a more mature and effective PMO.

Three learning objectives include:

1. A roadmap to a future state PMO as a business partner
2. Learn how about the FOUR keys of improving PMO performance
3. Identify PMO best practices across project, program and portfolio management disciplines

Presenter: Tony Timbol (LinkedIn profile) VP Sales and Marketing, David Consulting Group Tony brings over 30 years experience in the software and IT industries. With an extensive technical background encompasses IT services, Application Development, Application Maintenance, Software project/program management, IT management and operations and management consulting. In his spare time Tony is the author of the popular action adventure series of Cybil Raven Books.

Process Groups: Executing, Monitoring & Controlling

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration

• 4.1 Develop Project Management Charter
• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan

As a Category C ‘Self Directed Learning Activity’ remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder’

Click to access the Slides from this Webinar (PDF) (registration required)

Click to view Strategies and Tactics for improved PMO Performance.