One of the most important yet confusing topics in the field of project management is portfolio management. However, if understood well, it will just be very simple to apply. But what is a portfolio by the way? A portfolio is a collection of related or non-related programs and projects. In order to effectively manage those programs and collections, portfolio management is done.
If you are tasked to manage the programs and projects of your company, you need to be knowledgeable and skillful in managing your portfolio. The following are key secrets to a successful and effective portfolio management:
Selection
The very first thing that an organization or company needs to do is to choose and approve which projects or programs will go inside the portfolio. Usually, a portfolio is designed to successfully accomplish a certain business goal or objective, so the selection criteria must meet that goal or objective. Continue reading