PMO Definition
PMO = Project Management Office.
It’s a small, steady team that helps you choose the right work, keep it moving, and show progress in a clear, simple way.
Sign 1: Work feels busy, but results feel slow
If every team is “slammed,” yet key projects slip, you need a single list of what’s in, what’s out, and why.
Sign 2: Decisions take too long
Endless meetings mean unclear rules.
A PMO sets who decides what, by when, so teams can move.
Sign 3: People start work before it’s approved
Starting “just to get moving” creates rework.
A PMO uses a one‑page intake so projects start right—not twice.
Corbeau Tech centers the PMO on your mission, so projects show impact sooner.
Sign 4: Leaders see different numbers
If updates change by the meeting, trust drops.
A PMO shares one dashboard with the same measures for all.
Corbeau Tech's approach emphasizes leader visibility without the noise.
Sign 5: Your mission is at risk without it
- Hospitals: patient flow and safety rely on clean handoffs.
- Nonprofits: grants and donors expect timely proof.
- A fast, simple PMO keeps the mission front and center.
What to do this month
- Pick five priority projects.
- Create a simple intake form (one page).
- Hold a weekly 15‑minute portfolio stand‑up.
- Track three basics: on time, on budget, on purpose.
A genuine voice from the field
“He’s built enterprise PMOs from the ground up… practical, relatable, and always valuable.”
— Steve Tharp, Director of IT Business Services, Love’s Travel Stops
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