PMI PMOSIG Accord

An interesting email came through on Dec. 11th regarding an initiative the Project Management Institute PMO Special Interest Group (ref. my post on September 18th) is undertaking. Essentially, it was a call for input and support for their PMOSIG Accord.

Apparently they are teaming up with Honda to produce a hybrid car that is substantially fueled by capturing the heat and sparks emitted during portfolio review meetings.

Not really.

OK, then what is it — really? I will pass along an excerpt from their charter that was in the note sent out:

The purpose of this project is to author an accord on proven practices for building and operating a Program Management Office (PMO). The audience for this accord is those professionals responsible for creating and running PMO processes. Those wishing a better understanding of PMO processes will also benefit.

We intend to cover many practices currently in use by PMOs. This is not a comprehensive work or standard for PMOs, but a set of proven practices we expect to change as the nature of PMOs change. We are not judging if a practice is "right" or "wrong." The PMO professional will decide which practices are useful for their particular organization.

It goes on to call for authors and editors to contribute on a variety of topics listed under five broad headings; Practices, PMO Organizations, PMO Roles and Responsibilities, PMO Career Guidelines and PMO Services.

Hmmm. Although I'm still trying to get my head around the curious selection of the term accord compared to what they are suggesting (Wikipedia was already taken), I find myself drawn to this like a moth to flame. I say that because I need to take on one more writing project like a goat needs rollerblades.

So, while I wrestle with the Faustian aspects of being a good active citizen of the SIG versus other demands on my time, I thought you might find this endeavor of interest, as well as another reason to join PMI and the SIG if you have not yet done so.

Oh, one more link for you: www.aboutpmos.blogspot.com Someday I will get my blog roll house in order.

(Derry you owe me…)