How to Implement Project Portfolio Management (1 day)

Excellence in project management means more than simply bringing projects in on time, on budget, and within scope. Everyone shares a role in ensuring that their organization directs the right resources to the right projects at the right time--especially in today's dynamic environment. The key  to doing that well lies in understanding the processes of portfolio management--and how to apply them effectively.

This workshop explores a variety of portfolio management tools and techniques pertaining to project selection, evaluation, prioritization, and oversight. Whether you are a project manager, program manager, PMO director, portfolio manager, or project officer, you will learn valuable insights on how you can serve as a critical link between the vision of your executives and the work of the organization--while enhancing your professional success!

Learning Objectives:
• Understand the "mechanics" by which projects actually support strategic intent
• Establish methodologies for evaluating, selecting, and prioritizing projects
• Optimize portfolio ROI, by identifying the right mix of projects in a resource-constrained environment
• Balance the demands of the overall portfolio with the available resources
• Address project interactions and resource conflicts
• Maintain portfolio health by establishing metrics to monitor (and perhaps kill!) projects

Agenda of Key Topics:
  

   Module 1. Workshop Overview

   Module 2. Understanding PPM

   Module 3. Setting Up a PPM Framework

   Module 4. Administering the Annual PPM Cycle

   Module 5. Maintaining the Portfolio

   Module 6. Applying PPM in Your Organization

 
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