Problem: Projectize is a PMO established 5 years ago at manufacturing firm Bizcorp to standardize project delivery. While initially successful, recent budget cuts now threaten continuity. Questions for Analysis:
1. What factors could be driving the shift from initial success to current existential threats for Projectize?
2. In what ways could introducing stronger governance mechanisms linking Projectize to strategic company objectives help address the situation?
3. What metrics should the PMO leadership report to showcase continued value amid broader cost pressures?
4. How might a phased rollout approach balancing standardization with some flexibility better ease adoption across units?
5. What risks does losing much of the PMO team represent for institutional project management knowledge?
Takeaways: How can an emphasis on continual advocacy, metrics, and stakeholder alignment during volatility sustain PMOs despite shifting internal priorities or economic factors?