Quick answer
Three PMO types: supportive (templates, advisory), controlling (standards enforced), directive (runs the projects) — the spectrum from helping to owning.
Supportive
Templates, best practices, access to experts — consultative; the lightest touch.
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Controlling
Standards and methodology enforced — compliance power over projects.
Directive
The PMO runs the projects — PMs assigned from it; the most centralized.
Choosing
Org maturity and needs — supportive for capability, directive for consistency.
Bottom line
Three PMO types: supportive (templates, advisory), controlling (standards enforced), directive (runs the projects) — the spectrum from helping to owning.
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