Starting a PMO Forum
Setting up and running aPMO Forum can be a very rewarding activity. By doing so, you provide a unique opportunity for people of similar interest to come together to discuss experiences and share knowledge.
Our Vice Chair of Public Relations oversees our PMO Forum Network initiative and can guide you through establishing a PMO Forum within your area. The PMOSIG actively provides support both for starting a new PMO Forums as well as ongoing support as your PMO Forum as it matures.
Here are some guidelines on how to go about setting one up:
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Familiarise yourself with the PMOSIG PMO Forum Policy and Guidelines (available by contacting the Vice Chair of Public Relations).
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Talk to your local PMI Chapter (your local chapter can provide you with good support in leveraging off their meeting facilities).
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Determine the number of PMOSIG members in your area (we can help you with compiling this list
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Determine interest within the geographic area.
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Put an article in the PMOSIG newsletter (the Vice Chair of Public Relations can help) as well as in your local chapter newsletter if applicable .
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Request a page on our PMOSIG website .
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Create a local project team to help you launch the PMO Forum.
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Determine what the local PMI Chapter members needs are and how you can address them through the efforts of the local chapter and the PMO Forum group.
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Hold your first meeting.
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Select a PMO Forum lead contact for PMOSIG communications.
The PMOSIG will provide support to help you be successful. Contact us today if you are interested in establishing a local PMO Forum community of PMO professionals.
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