“Hey, we are not supposed to say “problem”; it’s a challenge!
Managing multiple projects can get confusing. You can end up mixing deadlines, details, and processes if you are not too careful.
When it comes to the product roadmaps that companies use to stay on track, they are often just a mere picture or infographic that gets dropped into a PowerPoint presentation or laid out into an Excel spreadsheet.
Project manager’s leadership style can have a tremendous impact on the overall project success.
Is having a ‘zoo of tools’ a usual complaint your organization?
One of the most important decisions portfolio managers make is where the resources of the organization should be focused.
Are projects the only reasonable way to develop products? Do you, as a portfolio manager, use projects as your only means to add value?
You know something is wrong when people on your project team come to meetings unprepared and waste time on endless discussions, find other things to do than what your project requires, and do not openly acknowledge there is a problem.
How do you know if project portfolio management is working well in your organization?