Investor Presentaiton
A project management office is critical to counteract the main reasons why
initiatives fail
What was the single most important factor in
determining the failure of initiatives?
Lack of clearly defined
and/or achievable
milestones and objectives
to measure progress
Lack of
commitment
by senior
management
20%
Employee
resistance
18%
Insufficient
funding
15%
28%
How a PMO can help
Provides overall view of progress
• Provides the discipline, oversight, and level of detail
needed for leaders to manage multiple initiatives (e.g.,
metrics, reports, priority setting, conflict resolution)
Sets priorities and timing to mutually reinforce initiatives
Promotes a close working relationship with the Governor
that helps ensure leadership engagement
.
Helps create and maintain a sense of urgency
Drives coordinated communication and creates a clear
picture of what the change is, why it is needed, and how
people will be impacted
• Maintains perspective of key constituencies (citizens, civil
servants)
• Monitors the MDAs' concerns and ensures commitment to
initiatives
Poor communication
14%
Source: PMIⓇ 2016 Thought Leadership Series/Economist Intelligence Unit Survey "Strengthening benefits awareness in the C-suite", 2016
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