1. Evolution of PPSO concept
Programme and Project Support Office (PPSO)
provides.
administrative support to individual project managers.
sharing of support between projects.
facilitates development of skills.
training ground for junior project managers.
Now important for coordination of programmes of projects.

2. Functions of a PPSO
Figure 5.1 Possible functions of a PPSO

3. Benefits of having a PPSO
Library of information on past projects
Consistency of approach across projects
Independent/impartial view
Encourages development of specialist skills
Centre of excellence for PM techniques