QUESTIONS

1. Initial attempts to get the First Bank organizational transformation program off the ground had faltered. This was largely due to the absence of a business case for the EPMO. Draft a Business Case to justify the establishment of the EPMO, using the 6- step process and explain the importance of each step. [30 marks]

2. The EPMO had strong sponsorship at an executive level. What is the role of a Sponsor and how was it executed effectively/ not effectively in the case? [15 marks]

3. Governance plays a critical role in project success. What constitutes project governance and how has it been applied effectively/ not effectively in the case? [15 marks]

4. The EPMO director was recruited internally. Similarly other EPMO roles were filled from promising individuals within the bank. Explain the risks associated with this recruitment and selection approach, and the benefits that could have been realized using an alternative approach [20 marks]

5. Positive results have been achieved in the implementation of the EPMO. Explain how additional improvements can be integrated to achieve level 2 project management maturity [20 marks]

[TOTAL: 100 Marks]