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Article Change Management, Portfolio Management, Benefits Realization 1 May 2018

PM Network

Vehicle for Change

It can be tempting for a business to adopt the latest technology or change strategy in response to an up-and-coming competitor. Such changes might be on point—or they could backfire. At Carfax, it's…

Article Portfolio Management, Benefits Realization 1 May 2018

PM Network

A Thing of the Future

By Parsi, Novid The internet of things (IoT) is just getting started. As project portfolios evolve, some business leaders have concerns about ROI. Graphical depiction.

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…

White Paper Change Management, Benefits Realization, Portfolio Management January 2015

PMI White Paper

Why Porfolio Management Matters

By Jordan, Andy In recent years organizations have recognized that project and program management alone is not maximizing the organization’s ability to deliver on its strategic goals. Project execution was focused…

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…