PMO Playbook/Runbook (Accelerators)

What are PMO Playbook/Runbook (Accelerators)?

A PMO Playbook is a comprehensive guide to running a successful project management office. It outlines best practices, procedures, and processes that help standardize and improve PMO operations. A PMO Runbook, on the other hand, is a dynamic document that provides real-time guidance on executing specific tasks or handling unexpected situations within a PMO. 

A PMO Playbook:

• Collects processes, procedures, and policies your project managers use when managing projects.
• It contains your PMO’s explicit knowledge (i.e., how and when you put together charts, a Risk Register, and apply RAID techniques) and tacit knowledge (i.e., waterfall and agile frameworks like Scrum). 

PMO Runbooks:

• Are an organization’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) like timesheet processes, email rules, travel policies, etc.
• They are an organization’s go-to if teams need detailed instructions for specific tasks.
• Runbooks are the Boots-on-the-ground aspects of project management execution. 

CORBEAU provides not only the Know-How but also has pre-built accelerators that can carry organizations through the process while making the journey an easier lift in terms of build-out. This positions the organization far better than most regarding efficacy in execution and internal operations.