Xeleron Cockpit at Evides water company

The term Project Management Office (PMO) evokes a variety of associations. For some, it's synonymous with reporting and control. For others, it represents structure, prioritization, and acceleration. This difference in perception explains why more and more organizations are considering a new name.

Many organizations launch more projects than is logical. It looks energetic, there's movement everywhere. Yet, progress stalls when attention is spread too thinly. Teams frequently switch topics, dependencies pile up, and results lag behind. Ambition without focus rarely yields what you intend. This blog post is about two mutually reinforcing factors: sharp focus and results-oriented work.

It's a familiar scene: a board meeting where projects are being scored in an Excel spreadsheet. Calculations are busily performed, weightings are adjusted, and ultimately, a neat list of priorities emerges. Everyone nods, but as soon as the meeting is over, discussion resumes.