Portfolio, programme and project offices (P30) - Softcover

OGC - Office Of Government Commerce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0113311249 ISBN 13: 9780113311248

Publisher: Stationery Office, 2008

Synopsis

A practical introductory guide to P3O. It discusses the different types of P3O, the benefits of P3O, the lifecycle of a P3O and the key steps in setting up a P3O. It looks at the mechanics of a P3O, specifically the necessary functions, services, tools and techniques. It provides a summary of the roles and responsibilities of P3O.

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Synopsis

This new core guidance from OGC describes why, when and how to use portfolio, programme and project Offices (P3O) models. It describes what a P3O is, defining the two key types of P3O, and goes on to answer the question posed by Senior Management: 'Why have P3Os and what value-add do they bring to the organisation?' It also includes business cases, funding models for set-up and ongoing costs and performance measures.The publication looks at the lifecycle of a P3O and describes the use of a project based approach to scoping and setting up a suitable P3O model within an organisation. It also includes checklists for start-up, continuous improvement, and reviving and closing down temporary offices and looks at the functions and services carried out within a P3O, and the techniques and tools used to facilitate this.This book facilitates senior management awareness of the status of its agenda for business change. It is consistent with OGC's Common Glossary.

The book includes real world examples and case studies; outlines roles and responsibilities for functions within a P3O; contains example business cases for permanent and temporary forms of P3O; includes sizing and tailoring guidelines; contains a Glossary with definitions of acronyms and terms; and, contains a list of online resources for good practice including templates and examples.

Edition details

• Publisher: Stationery Office
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0113311249
• ISBN 13: 9780113311248
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 213