The Virtual Project Management Office Best Practices, Proven Methods

New Technology and global businesses and organizations are making virtual project management offices (VPMOs) more important and more prevalent than ever.Successfully operating a VPMO requires project managers to employ additional skills and address different challenges from those necessary to operate a traditional PMO.This book covers the range of issues and aspects that must be considered and implemented to assure the proper establishment and optimal maintenance of a VPMO.Both experienced and novice PMO leaders will benefit from the book’s approach and coverage.

Robert L. Gordon, DM, has been involved in managing virtual global projects for decades. He develops and delivers courses for the American Public University System, the Keller Graduate School of Management (DeVry University), and the Apollo Group in operations management, distance education, business, ethics, critical thinking, economics, and project management. He has published numerous articles on project management, project complexity, supply chain management, strategic value-added purchasing, team conflict, virtual teams, and vendor relations.
Wanda Curlee, DM, PMP, PgMP, PMI-RMP, also a veteran of establishing and running virtual project management offices, is currently a senior manager at a major consulting firm. She is a program management leader experienced in global markets, government projects, and highly complex IT, information systems, and managed services projects. She is also an adjunct instructor for Northcentral University and Kaplan University, facilitating online doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate courses in project management, critical thinking, and strategic management.