The Complete Project Management Office Handbook, Second Edition (ESI International Project Management Series)

There is no specific role defined for the smaller PMO relative to the prominent activities of this "business performance" function. It is primarily intended for use by larger, more advanced PMOs who have responsibility for business performance. However, this does not limit the smaller PMO from taking initiative to improve business performance through its efforts within the project management environment.

The following represents a few simple examples of the initiatives that a smaller PMO can take to contribute to business performance management within the relevant organization:

• Identify needs and facilitate collaboration of project management performance results and information for use by managers in making business decisions related to project efforts.

• Coordinate business unit contributions to project management efforts, and seek ways in which to integrate business practices into the project management methodology.

• Identify project management contributions to business performance; examine project management effectiveness in those areas; and recommend and implement improved processes and practices.