Project Description

Many companies rush to set up a Project Management Office (PMO) to bring structure and control to their projects. But what if the real game-changer comes before that?

A Change Management Office (CMO) ensures that your organization is aligned, adaptive, and ready before formalizing project execution. After all, if your internal organization isn’t structured, no amount of project governance will fix the chaos.Here’s why a CMO should come first:

  • It prepares the organization for structured project execution by improving adaptability.
  • It ensures leadership buy-in and engages teams in upcoming transformations.
  • It aligns culture, processes, and priorities so the PMO isn’t met with resistance.
  • It reduces project failure rates by ensuring the organization is ready for change.

Does this mean the CMO replaces the PMO? Absolutely not. Instead, it strengthens it. A well-established CMO makes sure that once the PMO is in place, projects are not just well-managed but also well-received and successfully implemented.Think strategy before execution. Organize internally first, then organize your projects.