Most project managers know and can cite the definition of project management, yet as evidenced by their project documents, discussions, and behaviors they do not know and cannot cite the stakeholder biases for the project. Worse, some project managers have no familiarity with the term.
If stakeholder biases are not well-established by the project manager and used at every opportunity over the course of the project, then how likely is it that the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques will be appropriate for the project not to mention exceptionally crafted? Do project managers really know the purpose of project management? This presents a challenge and opportunity for the Business Driven PMO Manager.
As PMO managers seek new ways to drive strategy execution, support business agility, sustain change management, deliver value, and continually improve upon their PMO practices, it can be highly beneficial to take a moment from time to time for a review of the basics.
