From the course: The Top PMO Challenges

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The PMO doesn't have the right tools

The PMO doesn't have the right tools

From the course: The Top PMO Challenges

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The PMO doesn't have the right tools

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- Every area of business relies on powerful software to support their work, but what are the right tools for a PMO? That's a tough question to answer because the PMO scope can be so broad. Often, that results in a lack of dedicated tools. You already know if you're dealing with this challenge you find yourself trying to use spreadsheets and presentation software to manage multiple variables across numerous projects. Not only does this consume way too much time, it results in a partial understanding of what's happening, impacting your ability to respond. The solution requires a combination of creativity and commitment. Commitment's the easiest one to consider, so let's deal with that first. There are some elements of a PMO's role that require specialist software and where an investment needs to be made. Project portfolio management or PPM solutions. If the PMO is involved in portfolio management, this kind of tool is…

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