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The PMO has very little importance in shaping the culture of a project management team. The primary reason centers around organizational culture, the system of shared norms, beliefs, values, and assumptions which binds people together, thereby creating shared meanings, (Larson & Gray, 2017). Organizational culture involves personalities, work ethics, and approaches to work. Regardless of great intentions, one person or department can change something so embedded.

An example from my own professional experience involves my work at two healthcare companies located in Nashville, TN, often considered the healthcare hub of the United States. Though the mission of all healthcare organizations is to improve the patient experience and quality of life, the cultures in which each PMO operated couldnt be more different. For example, Company A was collaborative, well-resourced, technologically advanced, and proactive, not only in how managers ran projects, but in how it adapted to an ever-evolving industry and patient needs. On the other hand, Company B, where Im currently employed, is independent (even employees within departments work in silos), resources are scarce, technology lags, and attempts to set structure to projects and even ask for a status update is considered rude and intrusive. Although the inefficiencies are glaring with Company B, the start-up mentality is prized, and because its seen as a badge of honor to complete projects at the last minute without a formal plan, my influence is minimal.

No, culture should not be left to the project manager, as its reflective of the attitudes and behaviors of top leadership; however, project managers can adjust their leadership style to adapt to the team theyre managing. The PMBOK Guide lists six common leadership styles: laissez-faire, transactional, servant leader, transformational, charismatic, and interactional. Political savviness is vital to longevity as a project manager, and it can sometimes be easier to win influence over others when they can see part of themselves or organizational culture in you. The better the project manager understands how the organization works, the more likely he or she will be successful,