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5 Signs Your PMO Is On The Hot Seat

CIO, January 12th, 2023

Traditional PMO roles and responsibilities don't always fit neatly into the requirements of a digital transformation, but by addressing these five common issues, the PMO becomes a valuable part of the solution.

Not too long ago, I was on a call with a top-level executive at a large enterprise. During the discussion, I heard something pretty shocking: They were looking seriously at getting rid of the project management office (PMO) altogether. Even more disturbing: I don't see this as an aberration. In a significant number of businesses, PMOs are either being relegated to a lower-level status, they're being worked around instead of with, or they're creating outright barriers to progress.

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