Evolving the project management office, a competency continuum

Many organizations today have recognized the need for a project management office (PMO) to achieve project management oversight, control, and support. The PMO's role is to help both the project manager and the relevant organization to not only understand and apply modern project management practices, but also to adapt and integrate business interests into the organization's project management efforts. This article describes a five-stage competency model for the PMO.