Common Assignment Requirements
The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your comprehension of project planning as a key function for enabling PMO success and business outcomes. To satisfy this objective, address the following assignment key elements:
In your own words including scholarly reference support,
Define project planning in context of the PMO.
Describe the primary rationale for PMO project planning.
Compare and contrast the project planning functions between Supportive and Controlling PMO types as described in the PMBOK Guide (6th ed.), Part 1 Section 2.4.4.3 page 48.
Describe the application of PMO standards and metrics in PMO project planning.
Summarize how the project planning enables PMO success while recognizing ethical considerations and challenges unique to an international PMO.
Option #1: PMO Planning Results Essay
For the assignment Option #1, write an essay to address the Module 4 Common Assignment Requirements.
Submit your Module 4 Critical Thinking assignment as a single Microsoft Word document to the submissions area established for this purpose.
Your essay should address the following requirements:
Your well-written PMO recommendation essay thesis should be 5 pages in length, which does not include the title, reference, or appendix pages. You need to add headings and subheadings associated with each of the bullet points listed in the common assignment requirements.
Format your paper per the CSU Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.) standards, which includes an introduction and conclusion.
