Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices: P3O
- Author:
- Office of Government Commerce (OGC)
- Publisher:
- TSO (The Stationery Office)

This new core guidance from OGC describes why, when and how to use portfolio, programme and project Offices (P3O) models. It describes what a P3O is, defining the two key types of P3O, and goes on to answer the question posed by Senior Management: "Why have P3Os and what value-add do they bring to the organisation?" It also includes business cases, funding models for set-up and ongoing costs and performance measures.
The publication looks at the lifecycle of a P3O and describes the use of a project based approach to scoping and setting up a suitable P3O model within an organisation. It also includes checklists for start-up, continuous improvement, and reviving and closing down temporary offices and looks at the functions and services carried out within a P3O, and the techniques and tools used to facilitate this.
Key features:
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Facilitates Senior Management awareness of the status of its agenda for business change
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Consistent with OGC's Common Glossary
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Includes real world examples and case studies
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Outlines roles and responsibilities for functions within a P3O
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Contains example business cases for permanent and temporary forms of P3O
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Includes sizing and tailoring guidelines
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Glossary - definitions of acronyms and terms
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Contains a list of online resources for good practice including templates and examples.
Download 'Overview of P3O from Lead Author Sue Vowler'.
Download 'Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices: P3O' Contents.
Download 'Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices: P3O' Introduction.
| Extent | tbc | ISBN | 9780113311248 |
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| Size | 216 x 280mm | Price | £45.00 |
| Binding | Paperback | Published | 08 Oct 2008 |
| Availability |
In Stock: 1 - 2 days |
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