Concluding Remarks

As I noted in the Introduction to this book, its focus, recognizing the value of project management, is on the ability of an IT department to introduce a project office gradually over time. Of course, this should not deter those of you who want to proceed quickly, and, if you follow the procedures in this book, there is no reason why you cannot realize the benefits of a project office in a short period of time. The steps are the same whether you take them slowly or charge, full speed ahead, at them.

Figure 11-1. WBS for Setting Up a Project Office.
WBS No.WBS Activity DescriptionDep.
1.Management and support 
1.5 Provide project management 
1.10 Conduct meetings and reviews 
1.15Materials and supplies 
1.20 Miscellaneous costs 

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