BOOK REVIEW:

Book Title:Business Driven PMO Setup
Authors:  Mark Price Perry
Publisher:  J. Ross Publishing
List Price: US$69.99 (528 pages) hardcover
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN:  13: 978-1-60427-013-6
Reviewer: Carol Kacinko
Review Date: November 2009

Introduction

Business Driven PMO Setup by Mark Price Perry is written in collaboration with over twenty contributors with practical experience, knowledge and impressive credentials.  My purpose for reviewing this book was to gain a different perspective, from the typical IT Project Management Office (PMO) implementation that is theory based and project driven to a PMO established with a business focus. 

Overview of Book’s Structure

The intent of the Business Driven PMO Setup is to provide guidance on how a PMO should be created and driven by the business which it supports, being defined by a mission, goals and clearly defined objectives.  Chapter topics cover PMO issues, considerations, tool, and tips and techniques, along with study questions and case studies provided to include real-world examples.  Each chapter includes a summary, chapter questions and additional references. 

Executive Insights offer real-world case studies from various companies with evaluation of the case, problems and recommendations.

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About the Reviewer: Carol Kacinko Book Reviewer Carol Kacinko is an IT Consulting Executive with over 30 years, specializing in Data Management and IT Management.  She has led multi-million dollar, multi-year projects; one awarded the ‘Smithsonian Institute Award for Technological Innovation’, established Project Management Offices (PMO) where one CIO was recognized in the ‘Top 10 CIO’s of the Year’ for the Governance implemented, established strategy and led design through implementation of successful Business Intelligence solutions to major corporations.   As Principal of her own consulting company she has provided services to Fortune 500 companies and Federal Government Agencies specializing in Project Management, Business Intelligence, Data Architecture and Enterprise Architecture.  Carol has provided instruction for both Oracle and IBM in all Data Base Administration curriculum and Business Intelligence.  Carol can be contacted at ckacinko@kacinko.com.