P3O® - Project Offices

P3O is aligned to PRINCE2®, MSP®, and M_o_R® and brings together a set of principles, processes and techniques to help deliver projects or programmes within an organization or department.
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P3O Key Capabilities

  • Support business outcomes
    Support business outcomes
  • Enable business change
    Enable business change
  • Manage risk in line with business needs
    Manage risk in line with business needs
  • Optimize customer experience
    Optimize customer experience
  • Show value for money
    Show value for money
  • Continually improve
    Continually improve

Using P3O in Your Organization

The P3O guidance - which is aligned to PRINCE2®, MSP®, and M_o_R® - brings together in one place a set of principles, processes and techniques to facilitate effective portfolio, programme and project management through enablement, challenge and support structures.

The purpose of the Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O) guidance is to provide universally applicable guidance that will enable individuals and organizations to successfully establish, develop and maintain appropriate business support structures.

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Case Studies
 
Skipton Building Society: P3O® Case Study Industry
A portfolio and project investment governance framework and portfolio office were implemented to enable Skipton Building Society to validate, prioritize and deliver the necessary business changes with the resources available, at an acceptable risk. Read
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White Papers
 
Improving Portfolio, Programme and Project Financial Control: P3O® White Paper Industry
This White Paper sets out how best to improve and implement coordinated corporate financial control across an organization's portfolio of investment-led change programmes and initiatives. Read
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Because we wanted to maximize resources, we had to make some tough, high-level decisions. Having the correct information and being able to plan strategically was key. The reporting structure of P3O allowed the flow of information to be traced back to its source.
Chris Barnes,
Programme Manager, BT Design

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How to get Certified in P3O

Core Publication
Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices Providing clear step-by-step guidance on applying P3O, this manual also supports the P3O certifications.
P3O Glossary
Translated glossaries of terms Find definitions and translations of the key terms and phrases used in P3O best practice guidance.
Accredited Training
Become a Training Provider Find out how you and your organization can become a P3O AXELOS Accredited Training Organization and gain a competitive advantage.
P3O Toolbox
P3O Online Repository Downloadable file providing tools and techniques that supplement the P3O best practice guidance (PDF, 3MB).