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yielding results? Emergence of the Results Management Office (RMO) The RMO approach takes the traditional Programme Management functions of scope, schedule, cost, issue & risk management to a more mature level through a deeper understanding of an organisation’s business objectives & the alignment of programme goals with those of the organisation. It focuses on: Do we have the skills to handle the right things ? Are we doing the right things ? Strong focus on people & stakeholder alignment Is the organisation ready to adapt to the change ? A lean execution framework that focuses on delivery rather than reporting Provision of technical skills to enable decision making Links & measures strategic initiatives to customers & risk profile Are we doing the right things, correctly ? Embedment of strategy into operations & budgets Manages the critical path & outcomes Ensures organisational readiness The RMO way: Outcome driven Strategic and agile Predictive and proactive Effectiveness orientated Results focused Resu Measures shareholder returns lts y Sources: Deloitte. The Execution Premium”, Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton. Harvard Business Press.