There is a raging debate occurring on the PMO board at PMI about the relationship between Project Managers and PMOs. It was all started by a gentleman who posited that most PMs hate PMOs, and asking for input as to why. This has lead to two camps on the subject.
In the first camp are those who agree that PMs hate PMOs. Their line of argument is that PMOs and the methodologies they impose are seen as a threat to the creativity of PMs, who would rather follow their own tried and true processes than conform to a rigid methodology.
The other camp says this is pure nonsense – professional project managers are known for bringing good, sound project management processes and discipline to the table…