Primer on Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
An in-depth introduction to project portfolio management (PPM).
Project portfolio management (PPM) is the process of strategically managing an organization’s projects and resources to achieve specific business goals. It involves selecting and prioritizing the projects that will provide the most value to the organization, allocating resources effectively, and managing risks and dependencies across the portfolio of projects.
PPM typically involves the following key steps:
PPM can be a complex and challenging process, requiring a deep understanding of the organization’s strategic goals, project management best practices, and the capabilities of the resources available. However, effective PPM can lead to significant benefits, including improved alignment between projects and business goals, more efficient use of resources, and better management of risks and dependencies.
The “Project Portfolio Management (PPM)” category is an extensive collection of resources, articles, and information related to managing and optimizing a portfolio of projects to ensure alignment with business objectives, maximize return on investment and achieve strategic goals.
This section of our CIO Reference Library provides valuable guidance for CIOs, IT executives, and other decision-makers exploring PPM methodologies, tools, and best practices to enhance their organization’s capabilities, prioritize resources and deliver successful projects.
Project Portfolio Management involves the central management and coordination of projects across an organization, ensuring the most effective allocation of resources, alignment with strategic goals, and efficient execution of projects. PPM encompasses a range of activities, including project prioritization, resource management, risk assessment, and performance tracking.
Key topics within the Project Portfolio Management category include:
The Project Portfolio Management category offers valuable insights and guidance for IT leaders seeking to implement PPM methodologies, tools, and best practices within their organizations. By leveraging the knowledge and resources shared within this category, IT professionals can effectively manage their project portfolios, ensure alignment with strategic goals, and ultimately deliver successful projects that create value for their organizations.
An in-depth introduction to project portfolio management (PPM).
A survey of outcomes using project portfolio management tools.
How does project portfolio management create business value? Learning from the real world.
An excellent exploration of the use and realized benefits of project portfolio management in the real world.
This presentation provides guidance with illustrative examples to create and implement a Project Portfolio Management Maturity Model in your organization.
This case study proposes a framework for project portfolio management (PPM) that is ideally suited for efficiency driven project portfolios. This framework might be ideally suited for IT Portfolios because they are focused on efficiency. Excellent discussion for the CIO! (100+ pages)
This case study explores the implementation of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) with a focus on the value delivered. It discusses the causes of PPM not delivering to its potential and proposes ways to overcome them. Excellent Discussion for the CIO! (100+ pages) As a CIO, if you are struggling with:
The information technology (IT) Portfolio Management Charter offers a robust framework for CIOs to govern and rationalize their IT portfolios. By aligning IT investments with business strategy, this tool aids in driving efficiency, promoting innovation, and enhancing the organization’s competitive edge.
This document provides in-depth guidance on information technology governance from an investment management perspective. CIOs can learn how to steer IT in the right direction treating each project as an investment that needs to produce results. Excellent Discussion! (125 pages)
This easy to follow guide provides an in-depth introduction to project portfolio management (PPM.) Excellent reference for the CIO. (100 pages) This primer on project portfolio management (PPM) covers the basic concepts so you can deploy it in the enterprise: What is project portfolio management (PPM)? What are the key
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