Project Portfolio Management: Leading the Corporate Vision [Hardcover]

Many companies and organizations are faced with a portfolio of projects that need to be managed effectively and successfully. This new book by leading practitioners introduces a framework and range of tools to enable the project portfolio to be strategically managed.PART I: UNDERSTAND PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Defining Project Portfolio Management Identifying Areas Of Pain PART II: PREPARE AND ORGANISE FOR PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Organise The Business For Ppm Select The PPM Tool-Set Build A Ppm Framework Kick Start The Process PART III: EXECUTE PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Establish Corporate Visibility And Environment Create Prioritisation Procedures And Guidelines Map Resource Capacity And Demand Optimise And Balance The Project Portfolio PART IV: EMBED THE PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY Embed The Project Portfolio Management Culture And Capabilities Project Portfolio Management Business Scenarios Project Portfolio Management Action Check Lists

'The book tells the whole story from concept, justification and implementation, through to benefit realisation and on-going improvements. It is incisive in its delivery and it tells common truths and contains a wealth of experience' Steve Lewis, IT Planning, Friends Provident

'Whether you think you have a good project control process or no project control process, this book will open you eyes. It tells you everything you need to know about introducing 'Project Portfolio Management' in the business and how to go about it.' Paul Hillman, Head of Programme Office, Virgin Mobile.

'The authors of this book - all seasoned PPM executives who can draw on the lessons from implementations at scores of major organisations - provide an illuminating and comprehensive account of why PPM should be a critical part of every modern business.' Kenny MacIver, Editor, Information Age

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