ORGANIZATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT (OPM)& PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM) METHODOLOGY

Presented at FOSE 2014 by Larry Bull14 May, 2014

Today’s Discussion and Learning Objectives

• What is a PM Methodology?• What are OPM and OPM Methodology?• Steps to Develop a Tailored PM Methodology• What are Organizational-Enabling Processes?

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PM STANDARD VS.PM METHODOLOGY

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PM Standard vs. PM Methodology

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A PM Standard is:

• What PM practices have been

globally established for effective

project management• Developed by global SMEs• Tactical – operational effectiveness• Prescriptive – comprehensive set of

practices for all projects• PM Playbook – covers all aspects of

PM; a platform for methodologies– PMBOK Guide® - IPE/MC

A PM Methodology is:• How PM practices are implemented

for effective project management

• Developed by an organization• Strategic – business performance• Flexible – adaptive to fit changing

project requirements• PM Game Plan – fit to unique PM

needs/circumstances of the organization– strategy, context, project types,

complexity

WHAT ARE OPM AND OPM METHODOLOGY?

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OPM Is:

• “OPM is a strategy execution framework utilizing portfolio, program and project management as well as organizational-enabling practices to consistently and predictably deliver organizational strategy leading to better performance, better results and a sustainable competitive advantage.”– Aligns the organization’s Strategy with the– Deployment (Portfolios) of priority strategic initiatives for– Delivery (Programs and Projects) of strategic business goals

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“Organizational Project Management Described,” Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3®) – Third Edition. © 2013 Project Management Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.

Core Concepts of OPM

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Figure 3.2. Relationship of Organizational Strategy and Portfolios, Programs, and Projects. Implementing Organizational Project Management: A Practice Guide. © 2014 Project Management Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.

Core Concepts of OPM

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Figure 1-1. OPM Facilitates Efficiency between Project Management and Business Management Practices. Implementing Organizational Project Management: A Practice Guide. © 2014 Project Management Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.

OPM Methodology Is:

• OPM Methodology is the system of practices, techniques, procedures and rules for portfolio, program and project management an organization tailors or fits to its unique circumstances to optimize delivery of its strategy– Covers all types/forms of project– Aligns all stakeholders with strategy – Integrates with the business of the organization – Adapts to changes in organizational needs and circumstances– Focuses on optimum realization of strategic goals and benefits

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Definition from Implementing Organizational Project Management: A Practice Guide. © 2014 Project Management Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.

Core Concepts of OPM (Methodology)

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Figure 3-3. The OPM System of Organizational Strategy and Project Management. Implementing Organizational Project Management: A Practice Guide. © 2014 Project Management Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.

STEPS TO DEVELOP A TAILORED PM METHODOLOGY

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Preparing for a Tailored PM Methodology

• ID project types/forms• Review project performance and lessons learned• ID unique characteristics of the organization that will

govern PM delivery of business results– Mission, vision and strategy– Context/environmental characteristics– Change tolerance/readiness– Stakeholders in business integration– Other ?

• Perform GAP analysis of current and desired PM practices

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Developing a Tailored PM Methodology

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TAILOR METHODOLO

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CONSTRAINTS

Regulatory TechnologicalEnvironmental PoliticalEconomic Social

RESOURCES

PMBOK® GuideOther Recognized Standards and GuidesTechniquesHumanFinancial

OUTPUTS

New or Revised MethodologyNew or Revised TemplatesNew or Revised Business Processes

INPUTS

Survey ResultsExisting Organizational Assets• Documented

Methodology• Templates• Policies• Procedures

Knowledge BaseOrganizational Structure and ContextProject Types

Figure 5-1. Methodology Tailoring Process. Implementing Organizational Project Management: A Practice Guide. © 2014 Project Management Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.

ORGANIZATIONAL-ENABLING PROCESSES

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Core Organizational-Enabling Processes

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Figure 4-1. Core Enabling Processes. Implementing Organizational Project Management: A Practice Guide. © 2014 Project Management Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.

Summary

• A PM Standard is WHAT PM practices have been globally established for effective project management

• A PM Methodology is HOW PM practices are implemented for effective project management

• OPM is a framework for deploying and delivering organizational strategy

• OPM Methodology fits OPM to an organization• A PM Methodology tailors project delivery of organizational

strategy to the unique needs of the organization• Core Organizational-Enabling Processes strengthen

implementation of OPM and a PM methodology

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Review of Learning Objectives

• What is a PM Methodology?• What are OPM and OPM Methodology?• Steps to Develop a Tailored PM Methodology• What are Organization-Enabling Processes?

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QUESTIONS?

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Some Good Resources

• Implementing Organizational Project Management: A Practice Guide, PMI• PMBOK® Guide Fifth Edition, PMI• Software Extension to the PMBOK® Guide, PMI• Standard for Program Management Third Edition, PMI• Standard for Portfolio Management Third Edition, PMI• Organizational Project Management Maturity Model Third Edition, PMI• Managing Change in Organizations: A Practice Guide, PMI• Navigating Complexity: A Practice Guide, PMI• Crawford, L., & Cooke-Davies, T.J. (2012). Best Industry Outcomes. PMI• Dinsmore, P.C., & Cooke-Davies, T.J. (2006). The right projects done right. Jossey-Bass• Rummler, G.A., & Brache, A.P., Improving performance: How to manage the white space

on the organization chart (2nd ed), Jossey-Bass• Cohen, D.J., & Graham, R.J., (2001), The project manager’s MBA: How to translate project

decisions into business success, Jossey-Bass• US Department of Veterans Affairs – Acquisition Academy PM School, An Overview of a

Performance Driven Organization,

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Contact Information

• PMI Contacts– Practice Guide

Karl Best, Standards Specialist, karl.best@pmi.org, +1-610.356.4600, x1038

– Program InformationMarvin Nelson, Program Development Manager, marvin.nelson@pmi.org, +1-610.356.4600, x1103

– Government Agency LiaisonMichael Morgan, Government Relations Manager, michael.morgan@pmi.org, +1-202-772-3591

• Larry Bull – OPM/OPM Methodology, lebull@verizon.net

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