Senior management at a small company is dissatisfied with project performance and has tasked the PMO with addressing the issue. An organizational project management (OPM) maturity assessment has uncovered significant gaps compared to industry standards.
What should the PMO professional do first?
After identifying significant gaps through an OPM maturity assessment, the first step is to develop a strategic roadmap that outlines targeted initiatives to improve maturity. PMI-PMOCP guidance highlights the importance of a structured, phased approach to maturity improvement that includes defining goals, prioritizing actions, and aligning with organizational strategy.
Training (option A), agile adoption (option C), or hiring (option D) can be components of the roadmap but should follow a comprehensive plan to ensure cohesion and sustainability. The roadmap ensures all improvement activities are coordinated, aligned, and measurable, optimizing resource allocation and change management efforts.
PMI Project Management Office Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP) Examination Content Outline, PMI 2021.
PMI-PMOCP Study Guide, Chapter on Organizational Maturity and Strategic Alignment.
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