What does portfolio mean in business? When managing multiple projects, the term portfolio applies. The word Portfolio is used in different contexts and has to do mainly with a variety …
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What is the difference between projects, programs, and portfolios?
As a certified project manager and portfolio manager, I am often asked, what is the difference between project, program, and portfolio management? The way I explained it is to use …
Money alone cannot promise project portfolio success
The key to the success of Project Portfolio Management is not determined by money alone. The budget for your new project portfolio designed to deliver your organization’s top strategy has …
Differentiating between outcome management, project management, and solution delivery
We manage so many things when we manage project portfolios. It is important to understand the difference between outcome management, project management, and solution delivery. The process of turning an …
Project management skills companies are looking for
Every year hundreds of thousands of project management jobs open up in the United States alone, yet it may be surprising to know that over the past few years, many employers …
Tips for selecting the right project management methodology
Choosing the right project management methodology for the job is essential. There are so many; Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, and others. Our guide to evaluating project management methodologies will ensure you …
The secret skill every project portfolio manager should have
Ever wonder which project portfolio manager skill is essential? If you are a project portfolio manager (PPM), you are talented. PPMs must be objective, credible, multi-taskers, great with ambiguity, authentic, …
Goal-based Project Management: Steps to Meeting Delivery Dates and Budgets
Meeting project goals means developing steps to meeting project delivery dates and budgets. Project managers who follow these seven high-level project management tips will achieve on-time, on-budget, goal-focused delivery of …
Project Management Institute Executives: What They Do and How to Get Involved
Do you want to make a difference in the project management community? Are you looking for ways to get more involved with the Project Management Institute (PMI)? If so, then …
How to align project portfolio with business strategy
Business success relies on project portfolio alignment. Here’s how to align project portfolio with business strategy. The definition of strategy is a long-term plan of action used to reach a …