A skilled project manager is transitioning into a PMO role and feels unsure about the differences in responsibilities. She wonders if the competencies required for her new position would be the same as those needed for managing individual projects. Are the competencies of a PMO professional the same as those of a Project Manager?

• A.No, in addition to technical competencies in project management, PMO professionals require behavioral competencies as well
• B.No, the competencies needed for a PMO professional depend directly on the specific PMO functions they are involved in
• C.Yes, which is why most PMO leaders have prior experience as Project Managers
• D.Yes, because the focus of a PMO's work is project management, making the competencies essentially identical

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To calculate the ROI of the PMO. the following assumptions are used:

• A.The PMO exists to reduce the losses observed In the organization's portfolio. Each function has a probability of contributing to the recovery of portfolio losses. In each organization, different reasons can cause losses in the portfolio.
• B.The PMO should have a strategic orientation. The functions established for the PMO are In accordance with the type previously defined. It Is not necessary to establish scenarios.
• C.The PMO exists to generate revenue for the organization. Each type of PMO has a different potential for generating results. Only corporate PMOs can have their ROI calculated.
• D.The PMO is a dynamic organizational entity. To evaluate the return it is necessary to establish optimistic, probable and pessimistic scenarios. The return is always negative, due to the costs necessary to sustain the existence of the PMO.

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Essentially, to be successful and recognized, a PMO should be able to:

• A.Complete projects on agreed cost and time.
• B.Reduce the waste of resources on projects.
• C.Improve the business results of the organization.
• D.Generate perceived value for its stakeholders.

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A skilled project manager is transitioning into a PMO role and feels unsure about the differences in responsibilities. She wonders if the competencies required for her new position would be the same as those needed for managing individual projects. Are the competencies of a PMO professional the same as those of a Project Manager?

• A.No, in addition to technical competencies in project management, PMO professionals require behavioral competencies as well
• B.No, the competencies needed for a PMO professional depend directly on the specific PMO functions they are involved in
• C.Yes, which is why most PMO leaders have prior experience as Project Managers
• D.Yes, because the focus of a PMO's work is project management, making the competencies essentially identical

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During a session on stakeholder engagement, the PMO team is discussing how to collect and prioritize stakeholder benefit expectations to guide their strategy. The team debates the best approach to ensure that stakeholder needs are effectively addressed without compromising the PMO's alignment with organizational goals. When collecting stakeholders' benefits expectations, what should the PMO do?

• A.Classify stakeholders into groups based on their level of relevance and influence, prioritizing those whose expectations are most critical to the PMO's success
• B.Ask stakeholders to identify which functions they believe the PMO should perform, based on their personal or departmental benefit expectations
• C.Make it clear that the PMO's primary commitment is to the organization as a whole, not just to individual stakeholder interests, ensuring alignment with broader objectives
• D.Ensure that all stakeholders have the same benefits expectations, so that there is alignment across the organization

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