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Introduction to P3O®

• Project management, program management, portfolio management. Definitions. Differences.
• Background. Corporate strategy. Portfolio, program and project lifecycles.
• The supporting role of the P3O®.

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Why have a P3O®?

• Opportunities and purposes of a P3O®. The value created by a P3O® in an organization.
• The value matrix. Measuring the success of projects and programs, according to P3O®.

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What is a P3O® model?

• Organizational models. Permanent, temporary, virtual office. What to do for small organizations.
• Functional areas.
• Supported functions and services. Choosing and integrating an organizational model.
• Good accountability practices for each model. Model maturity and evolution.

4

Roles of P3O®

• Skills required of P3O® management and portfolio management team.
• Recruiting office members.
• Cross-cutting functional roles and specific management roles.

5

P3O® tools and techniques

• How to use the tools.
• Key strategic benefits and success factors in implementing tools.
• Adapting the tools to different levels.
• Organization. Information portals and workshops. Human resources management.

6

P3O®: Implementation

• Defining the vision. Identify stakeholders.
• Defining the plan (Blueprint): processes, organizing decisions, tools, information flow.
• Managing risks. The "temporary office" lifecycle.

7

Taking the exam

• Summary of important points. Preparing for the exam. Questions.