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The Project Management Office (PMO): A Quest for Understanding (Final Research Report) Paperback – January 29, 2010

by Brian Hobbs (Author), Ph.D. Aubry Monique (Author)
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  • Series: Final Research Report
  • Paperback: 196 pages
  • Publisher: Project Management Inst (January 29, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1933890975
  • ISBN-13: 978-1933890975
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5.0 out of 5 starsFinally a real foundation to understand PMOs
By Fabrizio Fanco on October 14, 2010
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We finally have a scientific, clear, fact and market based foundation to start our "quest for understanding" of PMOs, their structure(s), function(s) and their ongoing evolution. Most (all?) the other books or "white papers" I have read are anecdotal at best, or to borrow a wonderfully crafted statement from the authors "...have not been empirically validated, or their empirical basis is not in the public domain." LOL! Yeah!

The book is jam packed with information often thought-provoking, always thought-requiring. Do not read it if you can't stand even some statistical jargon or if you are in love with one of the self-proclaimed, "don't-bother-me-with-the-facts", PMO gurus du-jour (the evidence from this study may not support their lofty claims, "experience" or crystal ball reading).

The book tries to answer 2 basic questions: what are the types of functions and structures used to implement PMOs and how have PMOs been evolving and working in organizations. The analysis is based on real life (over 500 PMOs reviewed) and what appears to be solid scientific ground, making an effort to boil it down to the "so what?" and the "open issues" in only 170 pages (thank you!!!). It does not answer all the questions you may have on PMOs (not the goal anyway) and it may generate even more questions, but it provides a great framework and the foundation to build upon our understanding and drive some of our PMO practices. The authors make a good effort across chapters to refer back to findings in other chapters and helping panting the picture that emerges from this study. Nonetheless, it requires some attentive reading and some backtracking to prior chapters from time to time (hint: not always a light read unless you are in academia).Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Resource
By Stephen C. Burgan on July 1, 2010
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This is a great resource for those individuals and organizations who are interested in setting up or to benchmark their exisiting PMO. I am using this book and its research findings as a reference for defending my dissertation on adopting project management in organizations. Dr. Hobbs research approach, writing style, and presentation of the materials are easy to read. I have read many of Dr. Hobbs articles and books and I know that I am getting the best research information available. If you need an evidence-based reference to benchmark on what your PMO should be, this book will provide it.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Project Management Office (PMO): A Quest for Understanding (Final Research Report)
By Dennis L. Bolles on November 9, 2011
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This the final report of the research performed by Dr. Brian Hobbs and Dr. Monique Aubry that was funded by a grant from PMI. The initia; research project entitled "The Multi;Project PMO: A Global Analysis of the Current State of Practice" began in 2007 with surveys of 502 organizations around the globe to determine the issues affecting PMO's as a relatively new business function.

The final report contains six chapters and includes numerous figures and tables to support the survey analysis that is based on the initial 2007 research and subsequent follow-up research projects. This book is very readable and loaded with useful information about the past and current state of PMOs. I have been a fan of Dr. Hobbs and Dr. Aubry ever since i obtained copies of the 2007 research paper and subsequent reports they produced. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is involved in creating or managing a PMO.

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5.0 out of 5 starsMajor Academic Contribution
By Marcelo Cota on June 7, 2010
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Professors Dr. Brian Hobbs and Dr. Monique Aubry consolidated the results of the most important academic research program related to PMOs. A well-written and seminal research report. Congratulations.
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