Book description
Successfully Launch and Operate a Virtual Project Management OfficeNew technology and global businesses and organizations are making virtual project management offices (VPMOs) more important and more prevalent than ever. Successfully operating a VPMO requires project managers to employ additional skills and address different challenges from those necessary to operate a traditional PMO. For example, the virtual project manager must have effective soft skills to build trust among a dispersed team and to select the best forms of communication. He or she must also ensure compliance with the unique policies, procedures, and laws relevant to maintaining a VPMO.
This book offers best practices for successful virtual projects and the most effective ways to create and implement a PMO in a virtual environment. It's a valuable resource for companies considering a VPMO and those already operating one.
You'll find:
- Proven implementation plans
- Guidance for building a business case
- Laws and ethics governing VPMOs
- Tips and advice from experts
Plus! Dozens of practical tools to use in launching a VPMO or improving an existing project management office.
Product information
- Title: The Virtual Project Management Office
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2011
- Publisher(s): Berrett-Koehler Publishers
- ISBN: 9781567263565
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