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Consider a medium-sized company that has decided to begin using project management in a wide variety of its operations. As part of their operational shift, they are going to adopt a project management office (PMO) somewhere within their organization. Make an argument for the PMO model they should be adopting. What are some of the key decision criteria that will help them determine which PMO model makes most sense? Please be specific and back up your suggestions with valid reasons and references.

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This solution discusses the type of Project Management Office (PMO) model that should be adopted by a medium-sized company implementing an organizational shift, explaining why this type of PMO model is recommended and the key criteria the company ought to take into consideration. The response includes a resource to back up the points made and to consult for future research.

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The best choice for the Project Management Office (PMO) model this organization should be adopting is the Directive PMO. This model is used to take over projects in order to provide the experience and resources necessary to manage the project. The ...

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