Implementation & Lifecycle
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Implementation & Lifecycle: example questions & answers
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When implementing a P3O, which approach does the guidance recommend for justifying the office?
- ABenchmark the office's headcount against similar organisations and adopt the average
- BJustify it by the number of templates and reports it produces
- CDevelop and maintain a business case that demonstrates the value of the P3O✓
- DRely solely on verbal agreement from one sponsor
Answer: The guidance recommends developing and maintaining a business case for the P3O, demonstrating its value and benefits so that continued investment can be justified.
Which of the following best describes the recommended way to implement a P3O?
- AAs a routine line-management task within the finance function
- BAs a programme or project in its own right, delivered in a phased and incremental way✓
- CAs a side activity run by staff alongside their day jobs
- DAs a single big-bang change with no review points
Answer: Implementing a P3O should be treated as a programme or project in its own right, often delivered incrementally so that value is demonstrated early and the model evolves with need.
What is the purpose of a 'blueprint' when implementing or re-energising a P3O?
- ATo record the P3O's detailed costs, benefits and investment appraisal figures
- BTo set out the timetable of tranches for the implementation
- CTo describe the current state found by the maturity assessment
- DTo describe the future P3O model, capabilities and operating structure✓
Answer: A blueprint describes the target P3O: its functions, services, structure, processes and the capabilities required, providing a clear picture of the future state to work towards.
During P3O implementation, why is stakeholder engagement considered critical?
- ABecause engagement removes the need for a business case
- BBecause the stakeholders fund each of the projects directly from their own personal bank accounts each year
- CBecause gaining buy-in and demonstrating value is essential to the P3O's acceptance and survival✓
- DBecause stakeholders write all the project plans
Answer: Effective stakeholder engagement secures buy-in, manages expectations and helps demonstrate the value of the P3O, which is essential to its acceptance and long-term survival.