Agrowing number of organizations have embraced organiza- tional project management (OPM) in an effort to increase performance and gain a competitive advantage in the mar- ketplace. Research shows that a successful OPM strategy is
dependent upon strong project management methodology—one that
aligns organizational goals across the portfolio of projects.
An effective project management methodology provides a standardized, organization- or situation-specific approach that encourages efficient use of resources in order to enable the organization to focus on
its most important tasks—leading, innovating and delivering products
and services.
The Project Management Institute has introduced Implementing
Organizational Project Management: A Practice Guide to assist organizations in developing and defining effective project management methodologies. This practice guide outlines practical knowledge and steps to
define and develop a methodology in alignment with the foundational
standards and framework that were first provided in PMI’s A Guide to
the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).
Implementing Organizational Project Management demonstrates
how an effective project management methodology integrates globally
accepted best practices with business-specific processes and tech-
niques. The guide will help practitioners develop relevant and effective
methodologies for their organizations, with emphasis on:
n Important elements of a methodology
n Essential tools, templates and resources
n Custom-fit approaches for consistent management of all projects
n Alignment of project management practices across the organization’s portfolio
of projects
n Application of lessons learned to capture organizational knowledge and learn-
ing, resulting in regular updates and refinements
n Consistent application of project management practices within the organization
This practice guide provides the tools to help project management practitio-
ners develop a living, evolving methodology that will allow them to assess and
refine their practices and become “best in class” performers.
Project Management Institute, 2014, ISBN: 9781628250350, paperback, 90 pages, $27.95 Member,
$34.95 Nonmember
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This practice guide outlines
practical knowledge and
steps to define and develop
a methodology in alignment
with the foundational standards and framework that
were first provided in PMI’s
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).
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Implementing Organizational Project
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