OKDHS Data Services Receives Award; Featured in New Publication

OKLAHOMA CAPITOL -- The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) has been featured in a new book detailing some of the world’s most high-performing project management offices (PMO). “An Inside Look at High-Performing PMOs,” authored by J. Kent Crawford and Jeannette Cabanis-Brewin, was released Oct. 1.

A PMO is a group or department defining and maintaining standards, such as policies, processes, methods—for project management as well as other functions to help ensure the organization is working on the right projects and doing them correctly. 

OKDHS received the prestigious “PMO of the Year” award, which is co-sponsored by PM Solutions and the Project Management Institute.

“It is truly an honor to not only receive this award, but to be featured in this publication,” said James Randell, Director of OKDHS’ Data Services Division. “OKDHS joins companies and organizations from around the nation and the world who exhibit some of the best methods of improving overall organizational performance.”

The book describes specific PMO actions that have driven tangible business value in several key areas. It also details how OKDHS and others have continued to change and grow in spite of extremely challenging economic circumstances. And it provides revelations about what the future may hold for PMOs.

“OKDHS continues to lead the way when it comes to our PMO,” Randell said. “We assist all areas of the agency with their technical needs, and are always looking at ways of implementing new technology and practices to better serve our customers.”

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