Heavyweight Project Organizations: Skunkworks Case Study

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What is the primary purpose of a 'heavyweight project organization' structure?

To facilitate effective project management practices

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Project Management Office (PMO)?

Directly managing the day-to-day activities of project teams

Which form of PMO is the most centralized and has the highest level of control over projects?

Directive PMO

Which of the following is NOT a key responsibility of a Supportive PMO?

Directly managing project schedules and budgets

Which type of PMO is most likely to be found in an organization with a decentralized structure?

Supportive PMO

Which of the following is a key responsibility of a Controlling PMO?

Overseeing the execution of all projects within the organization

Which form of PMO is most likely to be found in an organization with a functional structure?

Supportive PMO

Which type of PMO has the least amount of control over project execution?

Supportive PMO

Which of the following is a key responsibility of a Directive PMO?

Directly managing project schedules, budgets, and resources

Which type of PMO is most likely to be found in an organization with a matrix structure?

Controlling PMO

Learn about the benefits of fully-dedicated project organizations through Lockheed Corporation's 'Skunkworks' case study. Explore how project manager authority expanded, functional alignment was abandoned in favor of market opportunism, and the focus shifted to external customers.

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