Building Project Management Centers of Excellence

Writing a Charter

Writing the PMCoE charter is the most effective way to communicate what the PMCoE is all about. The PMCoE charter is designed to inform the organization of the purpose for creating the project Management Center of Excellence. It provides the "sizzle" that helps sell the idea to the organization. A charter also provides the means to formalize the creation of the PMCoE and serves to establish its role, responsibilities, accountability, and requisite authority. It includes the following information. (A sample charter can be found in Appendix A.)

• Purpose: explains why it is being created

• Vision: sets the standards for the Center of Excellence

• Mission Statement: defines its responsibilities

• Strategy: creates the proper environment ...