Originally created to ensure good project management practices throughout an organization, the Project Management Office (PMO) has been expanded to a more strategic role and is widely viewed as the answer to better decisions, information, and execution. Creating a successful PMO requires thoughtful planning from the outset.

This is the first paper in a series about creating and maturing your PMO to step up to the challenge of making the connection between project and business success. The series can help you prepare a business plan for your PMO. This paper outlines a framework for building a successful PMO -- a startup primer.