breakout session overview
Determining the structure and roles of your Project Management Office can be the difference between success and failure. Understanding the culture, business climate, and “process tolerance level” of the organization are the key issues impacting this decision. This presentation will describe the current varieties of PMO’s and how to choose the best fit for your organization. We will also explore in detail the enablers and barriers to a successful PMO. This is a very interactive presentation, drawing on the most current experience from the audience.
Janet Burns, PMP is currently an independent project management consultant and trainer, specializing in simple PMO set up and methodology implementation. Ms. Burns has implemented PMO’s at Viacom and the New York Times Company. Ms. Burns has been in the IT field for over 20 years with extensive experience managing large software projects and enterprise wide process improvement projects. She has also delivered many project management training courses, most recently for Teachers College at Columbia University. Ms. Burns is a past president of the Hampton Roads Chapter of PMI, and is a frequent speaker at industry events. She is a current member of the PMBOK 4th Edition team, and was recently named to the PMI Power 50, a list of 50 prolific leaders in project management. Ms. Burns holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
