Business Environment Interface Concepts

Project team members are likely performing their project work as a part of a matrix project organization. That means they complete their project assignments and then return to their business unit to conduct normal operational tasks or they proceed to another project. In either case, these individuals bring a little more awareness of teamwork and team dynamics to their next job as a result of this PMO function. An effective project team development approach applied today will make individuals more productive on their next project assignment or on their next task back in the business unit.

The need for the PMO to facilitate project team development is a part of its ongoing collaboration effort with the HR department. The HR department remains a prominent and knowledgeable resource to support developing individuals and teams within the relevant organization. This allows the PMO to utilize any established HR department practices in team development in the project management environment. As well, the PMO has access to project management industry standards for project team development. In some cases, the PMO may implement a team development approach that also can be used in business units outside the project management environment.

Finally, in a reiteration of sorts, the benefits that individuals gain through team development activities in the project management environment will be applied in their subsequent interactions across the relevant organization. Individuals also will be better prepared for professional advancement within the relevant organization.