Eng_ Hesham Kamal

PMO-CP Exam Lesson Learned (Exam Passed dated on 22/03/2019)

A- Watch Americo Pinto at least 2 times properly and focus on understanding PMO VALUE RING
B -Read the pdf files minimum one time
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C - Review the 77 topics and Mohamed Naser files on the PMO group @ Facebook and remember the following :-
1- PMO VR is a Methodology.
2- PMO VR based on collective intelligence.
3- PMO Cycle 12 months.
4- After collecting stake holders expectations, next balance the mix of functions for the PMO based on SH expectations.
5- Not necessary to implement all 26 functions due to the budget, may other functions will not meet the SH expectations.
6- Total 26 functions over 30 benefits.
7- Selection of functions will be based on their relevancies and stake holders benefits of expectation.
8- EAI= mix of functions should meet SH expectations.
9- BAI= how much each benefit is being adrresed by only selected mix of functions
10- Mix of functions is much more better to generate percieved value.
11- PMO focus on short term function will not solve organization issues.
12- All active and approved services will provide SH benefits of expectations will form Service catalog.
13- PMO function must have one specific process that will demonstrate how function will be performed not what the function is.
14- KPI will be from 2 to 4. (select in between).
15- PMO Functions will be measured based on sets of indicators with different approaches and relevancies.
16- 360 Degree feedback for PMO professional Evaluation.
17- Establish the degree of importance of each competency for each selected function will indicate its relevance for the good performance
of PMO.
18- (CAI)p indicates if the PMO professional has enough skills to perform selected function.
19- Maturity measures the sophistication level of pmo.
20- Maturity is main concept to deliver more percieved value.
21- 3 performance approaches of PMO functions (Strategic-tactic not technical-operational) and understand the defintion of each one.
22- Strategic functions related to strategic matters and upper management.
23- PMO will evolve independently in each of the three approaches.
24- All approaches can coexist in one PMO depending on SH Expectations and to generate perceived value.
25- 4 levels of maturity.
26- Desired level of maturity is not mandatory to be achived in one PMO cycle, may be achieved during more than one cycle.
27- PMO maturity is related mainly to how the functions provided will be performed.
28- PMO Assumption is to reduce or recover losses.
29- 14 Major causes of problems.
30- How to improve PMO ROI or may ask what will not improve ROI.
31- Greater PMO's ability to meet the needs of SH, greater value percieved and generated.
32- PMO ROI is defined by comparing cost and benefit.
33- Can Mature PMO generate no percieved value???. study well and answer this question .
34- BSC (Balance Score card is template and have 4 prespectives ( address them appropriately).
35- At each evaluation cycle, it is essential to develop an action plan which will be implemented during new cycle an it will be verified in
its conlusion if the expected evolution of the PMO occurred in planned way.
36- Why most PMOs fail due to lack of sponsorship is Myth.
37- Read and understand the 7 MYTHES peroperly.
38- Keep always in your mind that PMO has to meet S.Holders expectations and generate much more percieved Value.
39- Organization Maturity and PMO maturity are not similar concepts as two PMOs can provide the same function, but with different level of
sophistication,and therefore, with different level of value generation.
41- NO Ideal type of PMO and do not follow Pre-set types

D - Much More important to test your Equipments prior to your Exam one day Before and if any issues incurred, contact the Proctor U team .
E - Most preferable to use UBS During the Exam to avoid unexpected power shortcut.
F - Keep Realx during the exam is most important to succeed perfectly.
Finally wish you all Best Luck.
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