Managing Project Interdependencies
Managing project dependencies (or interdependencies) is an often-missed tactical capability of project portfolio management (PPM). Yet, managing project dependencies is an important part of portfolio planning so as to tactically coordinate project execution. Successful management of project…
Best Practice for Work Intake (Demand Management)
Work Intake (Demand Management) Overview and WHY it is important Work Intake (also known as demand management) is perhaps the most critical component of project portfolio management because it determines the composition of the portfolio (in terms of quality, value, balance, and resource…
The Complete Guide to the Project Management Office (PMO’s and EPMO’s)
In this guide we will break down in detail the difference between a PMO and an EPMO. In order to do this, we will go in-depth to review what a PMO is, what it does, what the benefits are, and the different types of PMO’s. From there we will cover what an Enterprise PMO is and does and provide an…
PPM 101 - Project Portfolio Optimization
Introduction to Project Portfolio Optimization Project portfolio optimization offers the promise of generating and delivering the maximum possible business value from the company’s project portfolio. By using data and advanced analysis techniques, organizations can often generate more business…
PPM 101: Why You Need to Develop a Project Portfolio Decision Gate Framework
A project portfolio decision gate framework is a governance structure to evaluate, authorize, and monitor projects as they pass through the project lifecycle and is a critical component of project selection and portfolio oversight. In the previous post we discussed the work intake process which…
PPM 101: Cómo crear un proceso exitoso para la Admisión de Trabajo
Does your organization have a “single entry” for new project requests? Or rather, does your organization have a front door, a side door, a back door, and many other ways to receive requests? Having multiple ways to submit requests is a common problem for many companies and highlights the need for…
PPM 101: Cómo utilizar eficazmente la matriz de prioridades
In this post we will cover what a priority matrix is and how to use a prioritization matrix in the context of project portfolio management. What is a Priority Matrix? A priority matrix is a tool used to categorically prioritize types of work. It has three primary strengths: simplicity, speed, and…
PPM 101: La Priorización de Proyectos mejorará su Portafolio de Proyectos
Project Prioritization is About Maximizing Value Project prioritization (and by extension, portfolio management) is about delivering the maximum value possible through programs and projects. In order to maximize value delivery, governance teams that approve work need to share a common view of…
Getting Started with Portfolio Management – The Project List
Project portfolio management is a senior leadership discipline to accomplish strategic goals and maximize business value through its project investments. It’s about doing the right work. A portfolio is a collection of projects and programs. Therefore, if you want to manage the portfolio, you need…
PPM 101: ¿Qué es la Gestión del Portafolio de Proyectos?
What is Project Portfolio Management (PPM)? Project portfolio management (hereafter referred to as “PPM”) is a critical component for executives and senior managers to execute strategy. According to Mark Morgan, “there is simply no path to executing strategy other than the one that runs through…