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PMI-PMOCP Exam - Topic 5 Question 4 Discussion

A manufacturing company is in the process of establishing its PMO, and the PMO professional leading it recognizes that securing executive sponsorship and ongoing support is crucial for the PMO's success and mandate.How should the PMO professional effectively secure and maintain executive sponsorship for the PMO?
C) Align the PMO's objectives and services with the company's strategic goals and focus on delivering quick wins to ensure initial attention and support.
A) Rely on the company's leadership to naturally recognize the PMO's value over time without needing to actively seek out sponsorship or support, assuming the results will speak for themselves.
B) Emphasize that the PMO is using recommended best practices and frameworks, showcasing its operational excellence to win executive support.
D) Ensure the PMO follows the newest PMO models, providing a comprehensive set of strategic services that should be implemented to guarantee long-term success and gain executive sponsorship.

PMI-PMOCP Exam - Topic 5 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-PMOCP exam
Question #: 4
Topic #: 5
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A manufacturing company is in the process of establishing its PMO, and the PMO professional leading it recognizes that securing executive sponsorship and ongoing support is crucial for the PMO's success and mandate.

How should the PMO professional effectively secure and maintain executive sponsorship for the PMO?

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Suggested Answer: C

Securing and maintaining executive sponsorship requires the PMO to be strategically aligned with the organization's goals and to demonstrate tangible value quickly. Aligning objectives and services with strategic priorities ensures relevance and builds credibility with executives. Delivering quick wins fosters trust and reinforces the PMO's positive impact.

Passive reliance on leadership recognition (Option A) risks neglect. Emphasizing best practices alone (Option B) without alignment or demonstrated value is insufficient. Implementing comprehensive models (Option D) may overwhelm resources and delay results.

PMI-PMOCP stresses that executive engagement is strengthened through strategic alignment and early value delivery.

References:

PMI-PMOCP Exam Content Outline, Strategic Alignment Domain

PMI Practice Standard for Project Management Offices (2013), Executive Sponsorship

PMI PMO Value Ring, Strategic Alignment and Value Delivery


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I recall a practice question that emphasized the need for strategic alignment, which makes me lean towards C. But D sounds appealing too, with its focus on comprehensive services. It's tough to choose!
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Gilma
5 days ago
I think B makes sense too. If we can show that we're following best practices, it might help in gaining trust from executives. But I wonder if that's enough on its own.
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Fernanda
10 days ago
I'm not so sure about option A. Just hoping leadership sees the value without any effort seems risky. We definitely talked about the need for proactive engagement.
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Valentine
15 days ago
I remember discussing the importance of aligning PMO objectives with company goals in class. It seems like C could be the right choice since quick wins can really grab attention.
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