PMO

Question 1

Directive

Answer 1

Directly manage the projects as the PMO owns and controsl the project life cycle.Project managers are
assigned by and report to the PMO. The degree of control provided by the PMO is high.

Question 2

Controlling

Answer 2

Controlling PMOs provide support and require compliance through various means.
The degree of control provided by the PMO is moderate.
Compliance may involve:
Adoption of project management frameworks or methodologies;
Use of specific templates, forms, and tools; and
Conformance to governance frameworks.

Question 3

Supportive

Answer 3

Supportive PMOs provide a consultative role to projects by supplying templates, best practices,
training, access to information, and lessons learned from other projects. This type of PMO serves as a project repository. The degree of control provided by the PMO is low.