The Project Office (Best Management Practices)
Author: J. Davidson Frame, Bill Christopher, Thomas H. Block
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ISBN: 156052443X
Publisher: Crisp Pubns (April, 1998)
Sales Rank: 42,061
Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 3 out of 5
Useful, but definitely "crisp"
Nice to see a project management book focused on the project management office, to balance the many that are written for project leaders. This little book provides a good "checklist" for establishing the services and functions of the project management office. As the series name "Crisp Management Library" implies, however, most of the discussion is very abbreviated, with many subjects receiving only one paragraph of coverage. The book is still worth it if you are in the process of setting up a project management office. It can provide a framework to help you decide what to include or exclude from your scope.
Rating: 4 out of 5
High level overview of a PM Office
If you are a high level executive, or someone who thinks that a project management office is right for your organization, then this book is for you. This book describes the funcationality of the PM office. Once understood, a rational decision can be made whether or not to create a PM Office. However, if you are looking to build a project management office, and need a jump start - look elsewhere. You can get another book that will give you templates, and suggestions for specifically implementing a project office. I'd recommend a Project Management Maturity Model resource, as well. It should help you start with some important aspects of project management, then build on that foundation as the model matures.
This book may be a handy companion to give to people who want projects done, but have no clue what's involved. For instance, a financial executive may want a project done, but know nothing about scope statements, work breakdown structures, or risk management. They may think that there is no time to do these types of things. Then they blame the project manager when the project fails to be completed on time, within budget, and meet the quality standards.
This is a good book ... for the right audience.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Terrific Introduction and Great Value
This book is a terrific value for the money and provides a good introduction to PMOs. Although the book is small, it provides the basic components and steps for setting up a PMO. It's a great read for the busy individual who wants to get started. I frequently use the book as a reference. Similar Products
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