Free PMO Roadmap: Demoland (Compass Edition)
Welcome to Demoland: Your first Step in PMO Transformation. Demoland is the crucial starting point of your PMO journey, designed to set a solid foundation for your entire transformation process. And the best part is its a Free PMO Roadmap, here, you’ll:
- Validate your chosen software solution for Resource Demand Management and Dynamic Scheduling
- Ensure you have the right resources, skills, and support for a successful implementation
- Get a clear view of your future PMO capabilities through targeted demonstrations
Whether you’re completing this journey independently or with a partner, Demoland is not only a Free PMO Roadmap, it also provides the essential groundwork for your PMO evolution. It’s where your vision starts to take shape, setting the stage for efficient, effective project management across your organization.
Benefits
- Early Validation: Ensure your chosen solution aligns with your needs from the start, avoiding costly changes later.
- Informed Decision Making: Use our comprehensive criteria to select the right software for your organization.
- Cost Savings: Identify the best solution early to prevent expenses associated with later changes.
- Smooth Transition: Build a solid foundation for a successful progression through subsequent stages.
- Risk Mitigation: Reduce the risk of investing in a solution that doesn’t meet your organization’s needs.
- Stakeholder Confidence: Demonstrate a proactive approach, instilling confidence in your PMO transformation.
Major Deliverables
Demo Point (Reporting) Dive into a preliminary view of how your solution presents data, spanning portfolio, project, work, dates, resources, issues, and risks. Understand the solution’s features and capabilities, setting expectations for enhancements in the subsequent towns.
*Note: If you choose Microsoft Project Online and O365 reporting is available as an add-on or with the Atlas or GPS Roadmap Editions.
Demonstration Amphitheater (Demo) Step into the functionalities of your solution. From Team Members to Leadership roles, gain a comprehensive overview of how each role will interact with the system, offering a window into the future evolution of your PMO.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- The Ultimate PMO Roadmap (PDF)
- 160+ RFP Solution Validation Criteria (Online-Excel)
- Navigating Enterprise Projects: Course Syllabus (PDF)
- Overall Reporting Criteria (PDF)
- Demoland Demonstration of Capabilities Template (PowerPoint)
- Demoland Implementation Schedule Template (MPP)
- Major Training Recommendations (PDF)
- Project Foundations Training Syllabus (PDF)
- Adoption Strategy (PDF)
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PREREQUISITES
As part of your Free PMO Roadmap, we recommend these prerequisites. Before starting your Demoland journey, ensure you have these key elements in place:
Comprehensive Solution Validation:
- Use our PMO Solution Validation Criteria to thoroughly evaluate potential solutions
- Ensure the chosen solution aligns with your transformative vision
- Prepare a robust training syllabus covering essential competencies:
- Dynamic scheduling
- Resource demand management
- Issue and risk management
- Schedule status updates
Assemble Your Core Team & Engage Key Stakeholders:
- Involve experienced individuals familiar with PMO/EPMO implementation
- Designate a dedicated point person to champion the change
- Ensure your team is prepared for:
- Seamless communication
- Effective implementation
- Driving the transformative vision forward
TIMEFRAMES
Implementation times vary based on your chosen approach:
- Compass Edition (Self-guided): 3-12 months
- Includes partner selection, solution configuration, and validation
- Atlas Edition (With OnDemand videos): 3-6 weeks
- Covers setup, testing, validation, and demonstration
- GPS Edition (Our tailored service): 1-2 weeks
- Rapid implementation with Project Online and O365
Note: We provide a Demoland Implementation Schedule Template to guide you through key deliverables.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Be the Wizard Behind the Curtain! Navigate initial towns independently • Allow PMO and project managers to gain expertise without external pressure.
Adopt a Hybrid Approach: Use parallel deliverables instead of end-to-end dependencies • Allocate multiple resources for simultaneous progress.
Secure Long-Term Budget: Aim for at least one year of funding for Project Managers and supporting roles • This allows time to refine the system before full organizational reveal
Making Progress: Whether you’re embarking on this journey independently or in collaboration with a partner, we advocate for a parallel deliverable approach, often termed ‘Hybrid’, over the traditional end-to-end dependencies seen in ‘Waterfall’ methodologies. By allocating multiple resources, you can ensure simultaneous progress across various deliverables. This strategy not only streamlines the process but also caters to the learning curve associated with new concepts. A phased, incremental approach is especially vital for organizations transitioning into resource demand management.
TEMPLATES
- Ensure you have project schedule templates for both project and non-project tasks
- Integrate all resources into the resource pool within your chosen solution
KPIs
- Start with simple, clear metrics
- Establish baselines for schedules, focusing on dates, work, and costs
- Set initial variances at 5%, 15%, and 25% of the baseline for tasks and deliverables
- Maintain transparent view of issues and risks, linking them to significant variances
Before you complete Demoland, reach out to us and let us know how you’re doing and what we could do to improve the Ultimate PMO Roadmap to help others.
Sincerely,
Tony Proctor
Are you Ready to Start?
Download The Ultimate PMO Roadmap now and you’ll be able to start in minutes.