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Every project portfolio is inherently risky. Not only operational problems can arise during the process of execution, external factors like economic instability or natural disasters may disrupt portfolio success. A risk that is often...

In a great number of modern companies, especially large enterprises, running multiple projects simultaneously is an ordinary practice and a part of their business strategy. However, managing such a big variety of initiatives with...

When an organization doesn’t have a clear way to prioritize projects in a large portfolio, either prioritization happens arbitrarily or every project seems equally important. This often leads to a chaotic portfolio, resource overload,...

Managing a large portfolio of projects without the right structures and methodologies in your arsenal can be a big challenge. It’s not uncommon to see company resources overloaded, lead times increasing, and overall productivity...

Some decades ago, when the manufacturing market was much less competitive, it was a common practice for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) just to operate costs and ensure project delivery within the budget. But today,...

Project portfolio management isn’t just focused on the day-to-day management of resources and project due dates. It also includes multiple analytical and prioritization aspects. Project portfolio optimization is one of those processes. Taken from...

Research and development projects are unique because it’s hard to estimate their impact, yet without them an organization can quickly become irrelevant on the market. Managing the portfolio of R&D projects based on strategic...

Nowadays, running multiple projects simultaneously is an extremely challenging task. Successful management requires more than just coordination of projects, but also understanding the value that project outcomes will deliver to customers and the organization...

A PMO’s job is seldom easy. As incentives and projects pile up and resources remain limited, delivering everything on time, balancing resource capacity, and delivering tangible business value becomes an almost impossible task. Sometimes...