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Choosing your PMO-MI tier in 10 minutes

PMO-MI® scales from a free self-assessment to a fully tailored engagement. Picking the right starting point is simpler than it looks. Answer four questions.

Question 1 — Do you need a quick baseline?

If you want to know where you stand today, with no cost and no commitment, start with Tier 1. It is a self-assessment across all 24 domains, with an instant dashboard and a global benchmark.

Question 2 — Will the results be used for decisions?

If the outcome will shape budgets, restructuring or a new operating model, a self-view is not enough. Move to Tier 2 - 6, where a certified assessor validates results with stakeholder input.

Question 3 — How wide is the scope?

  • One PMO, one leadership team — a focused engagement.
  • Several PMOs or business units — add comparison across units.
  • Enterprise-wide or a target operating model — the most comprehensive scope.

Question 4 — What do you need at the end?

Tiers 2 to 6 are tailored to your organisation's needs. The deliverables range from a benchmark report to a board-ready narrative, an improvement roadmap and operating-model design. Your assessor shapes the scope with you on a discovery call.