Executive's Guide to Project Management: Organizational Processes and Practices for Supporting Complex Projects

Organizing and Defining your Project Support Office (Chapter 10)

Chapter 10 sets the foundation for Part IV by establishing the basics of the PSO. Three variations of the PSO are defined and the support services that are commonly provided are defined. There are specific signs that a PSO is needed and these are also defined. And so you decide that a PSO is needed. Its mission statement, objectives, and functions are first specified and then a discussion of organization and placement discussed. The Hub & Spoke structure is shown to be the best foundation for expanding and growing an effective PSO for the future demands of complex project management and support.