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Conference Paper PMO, Strategy, Portfolio Management, Program Management, Benefits Realization 13 May 2016

Better portfolio management — better results!

By Ramani, S. This paper discusses a client's engagement on how the perspectives of portfolio, program, and project management were integrated and implemented for better business performance. It highlights how…

Conference Paper Strategy, Benefits Realization, Leadership, Portfolio Management, Program Management 10 October 2015

PMs in the c-suite

By Gallagher, Sara The evolution of the triple constraint -- on time, on scope, on budget -- has largely influenced the project management function in organizations, yet project leaders recognize that strategic value…

Conference Paper Strategy, Benefits Realization, Portfolio Management, Program Management 10 October 2015

Project managers' responsibilities

By Zeiher, Mary K. Project success goes beyond the tactical perspective and goals of the project and must be viewed from the overall strategy of the business or organization. Individual projects may be completed…

Conference Paper Portfolio Management, Program Management, Benefits Realization 26 October 2014

Delivering business value: The most important aspect of project management

By Phillipy, Mark A. The whole purpose for project management (as well as portfolio and program management) is to execute work that provides increased value to the business or customer. If an organization does not…

Conference Paper Portfolio Management, Program Management, Requirements Management, Complexity, Benefits Realization, Stakeholder Engagement, Aerospace & Defense 29 October 2013

Benefits management in complex defense programs

By Dengiz, B. Firat Because today's defense industry faces increasingly complex development programs, strategic goals and associated needs can be complex and varied. Therefore, standard project management practices are…

Conference Paper Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Program Management, Change Management, Benefits Realization 29 October 2013

I have this great idea!

By Grafsgaard, Brian Innovation is often associated with great ideas. While many organizations focus on the "Great Idea Hunt," the real challenge is to realize the intended benefits of that idea. Benefits realization…

Conference Paper Decision Making, Portfolio Management, Benefits Realization 29 October 2013

Portfolio decisions to maximize strategic benefits

By Bivins, Susan S. | Bible, Michael J. Success in project portfolio management depends more on people, culture, governance, and a transformational change in attitudes and processes, than any specific tool or technique. Many organizations…

Conference Paper Portfolio Management, Program Management, Benefits Realization, Technical Skills 29 October 2013

Benefit realization in execution focused companies vs. project management excellence

By Tekes, Gerhard | Cavarec, Yves Executives often measure project success against strategy alignment of project outcomes. The traditional triple-constraint focus does not reflect these most common success criteria. Project managers…

Conference Paper Portfolio Management, PMO, Program Management, Strategy, Benefits Realization, Stakeholder Engagement 2006

Supersizing PMO performance

By Bourne, Lynda Many technically competent project management offices (PMOs) fail to maximize the value they can provide to their host organizations. Such PMOs-because they often focus only on technology, data, and…

Conference Paper Portfolio Management, Benefits Realization 7 September 2000

Seminars & Symposium

Why finance matters for project managers

By Cohen, Dennis J. Projects develop assets that produce a return to their company and its shareholders. For this reason, finance knowledge is an important component of project management. Projects are essential to the…