P3O^® Executive Briefing

Course Code

P3OH (download brochure)

Overview

P3O is a set of universally applicable guidance, including principles, processes and techniques, that will enable individuals and organisations to successfully establish, develop ad maintain (or re-energise) appropriate decision-support structures for portfolios, programmes and projects.

A P3O model provides a decision enabling/delivery support structure for all change within an organisation. This may be provided through a single permanent office which may exist under several different names e.g., Portfolio Office, Centre of Excellence, Enterprise or Corporate Programme Office. It may otherwise be provided through a linked set of offices (portfolio office, programme offices, project offices), both permanent (enabling / supporting business objectives and consistency of delivery) and temporary (enabling / supporting specific programmes and projects), providing a mix of central and localised services.

Course Objectives

After this briefing, participants will:

• Know the arguments for establishing a P3O model and measuring its success.
• Understand P3O models and their relationships.
• Describe the purpose and roles of P3O members.
• Understand the functions and services of a P3O.
• Describe the tools and techniques used by a P3O.
• Understand the impact of organisational maturity on P3O design.
• Know how to build the right P3O model for now and how to adapt it to changing organisational needs.

Who Should Attend

The audience can vary and training courses will focus on the needs of particular P3O stakeholders whether they be:

• Executives considering sponsoring a P3O model in their organisation.
• Project and Program Managers who need to understand how to scope and justify support offices.
• Business Change Managers who need to understand how a P3O can support organisational change.
• 'Centre of excellence' staff who need a solid understanding of P3O to tailor the method for the organisations.
• Managers seeking to establish or rejuvenate Portfolio, Program or Project Offices.
• Anyone wishing to round out their resume with a formal internationally recognised project management certification.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the briefing.

Course Content

Topics covered include:

• P3O models, benefits and KPIs
• P3O roles
• P3O functions and services
• P3O tools and techniques
• Executive roles in successful P3Os
• Benefits of P3O models to managers
• Justifying a P3O model
• Approaches to implementation and key risks
• Traps and tips

Duration

1/2 day

Delivery mode

In-house delivery.

Please request a quote for an inhouse course.

Continuing Professional Development

Institute	Points	Reference
AIPM	4 CPD points	Check
PMI	4 PDU points	Check

 

 

 

Follow-on Courses

Participants who complete this course may be interested in our Governance Briefing.

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