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Managing infrastructure projects of the future

With major infrastructure spending comes the need to manage the benefits post-project. David Jenkins argues that a commitment of this size needs to be matched by an investment in the training of the professionals who will bring these projects to reality, and safely.

August 5, 2021

How to select the right project

Delivering the wrong project on time and on budget with 100% of its scope completed to the defined quality standards is a complete waste of money. Pat Weaver explains the fundamentals of portfolio management.

May 24, 2016

Portfolio Management

Why PMOs fail

In many organisations, there is a wide gap between what the PMO is doing and what the business expects. This misalignment has serious consequences for both the PMO and the business, writes Ian Needs.

February 4, 2015

Optimal project portfolio selection

The selection of projects and programs of work is a key function of both public and private sector organisations. Doug Wheeler discusses the lack of consistency in project selection across different organisations, leading to poor decision-making.

October 29, 2014

Portfolio Management

Project prioritisation according to customer demand

Selecting which projects to charter within your organisation has long-term implications both for you and your organisation. PM Oracles offers a matrix to help you prioritise your projects according to a balance of demand and resources.

September 24, 2014

Project portfolio management versus project ERP

What is project portfolio management software? How does it deliver value to a project-driven enterprise in a way that is different from EPM or ERP? Rob Stummer wades through an alphabet soup of three letter acronyms to figure out what project managers really want.

July 10, 2014

Benefits management key to portfolio success

Realising and managing benefits at the portfolio level will help organisations identify the levers for success and allow them to run projects that capture opportunities.

October 25, 2013

Resources, capacity and the portfolio manager

Organisations must optimise their resources to mitigate project delivery delays and overruns, quality issues, and, in the long term, negative bottom line impact. Adele Bernard on capacity planning and resource management for a portfolio of projects.

September 5, 2013

Portfolio Management

Mature portfolio management offices—a key to success

While not a magic bullet for problems that plague failed projects, a mature portfolio management office will make significant improvements to the project performance, Guy Wilmington explains.

March 4, 2013

Portfolio Management