ORGANIZATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT (OPM)
& PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM) METHODOLOGY
Presented at FOSE 2014 by Larry Bull
14 May, 2014
Today’s Discussion and Learning Objectives
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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
A PM Standard is:
A PM Methodology is:
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What PM practices have been
globally established for effective
project management
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How PM practices are implemented
for effective project management
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Developed by global SMEs
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Tactical – operational effectiveness
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Prescriptive – comprehensive set of
practices for all projects
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PM Playbook – covers all aspects of
PM; a platform for methodologies
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
– PMBOK Guide® - IPE/MC
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– strategy, context, project types,
complexity
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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
“Organizational Project Management Described,” Organizational Project Management
Maturity Model (OPM3®) – Third Edition. © 2013 Project Management Institute, Inc. All
rights reserved.
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Core Concepts of OPM
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.
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Core Concepts of OPM
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.
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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
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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
Definition from Implementing Organizational Project Management: A Practice
Guide. © 2014 Project Management Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Core Concepts of OPM (Methodology)
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.
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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
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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
CONSTRAINTS
Regulatory
Technological
Environmental Political
Economic
Social
INPUTS
Survey Results
Existing Organizational Assets
• Documented
Methodology
• Templates
• Policies
• Procedures
Knowledge Base
Organizational Structure
and Context
Project Types
TAILOR
METHODOLOGY
RESOURCES
OUTPUTS
New or Revised Methodology
New or Revised Templates
New or Revised Business
Processes
PMBOK® Guide
Other Recognized Standards
and Guides
Techniques
Human
Figure 5-1. Methodology Tailoring Process. Implementing
Financial
Organizational Project Management: A Practice Guide. © 2014
Project Management Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.
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ORGANIZATIONAL-ENABLING
PROCESSES
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Core Organizational-Enabling Processes
Figure 4-1. Core Enabling Processes. Implementing Organizational
Project Management: A Practice Guide. © 2014 Project
Management Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.
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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
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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
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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, +1610.356.4600, x1038
– Program Information
Marvin Nelson, Program Development Manager,
marvin.nelson@pmi.org, +1-610.356.4600, x1103
– Government Agency Liaison
Michael Morgan, Government Relations Manager,
michael.morgan@pmi.org, +1-202-772-3591
• Larry Bull – OPM/OPM Methodology, lebull@verizon.net
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