This document discusses implementing a Project Management Office (PMO). It defines a PMO as an organization that standardizes project governance processes and shares resources. PMOs centralize, coordinate, and oversee project and program management. The goals of a PMO are to improve project practices and results, help managers achieve goals, provide metrics on lessons learned and results, and develop professional skills. There are three types of PMOs: supportive, controlling, and directive. Best practices for a PMO involve selecting a balanced team with various skills, developing tools and templates, and collecting measurable data and lessons learned from projects. When starting a PMO, its goals should align with the organization's strategy and it should continuously add value through communication and