Virtual Project Management Office (eBook)

Technology and global businesses and organizations make virtual project management offices (VPMOs) important and prevalent. This book covers the range of issues and aspects that must be considered and implemented to assure the proper establishment and optimal maintenance of a VPMO.

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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 expertsPlus! Dozens of practical tools to use in launching a VPMO or improving an existing project management office.