Excellence in project management means much more than simply bringing projects in on time, on budget, and within scope. Everyone shares a role in ensuring that their organization directs the right resources to the right projects at the right time--especially in today's dynamic environment. The key to doing that well lies in understanding the processes of portfolio management--and how to apply them effectively.
This workshop explores a variety of portfolio management tools and techniques pertaining to project selection, evaluation, prioritization, and oversight. Whether you are a project manager, program manager, PMO director, portfolio manager, or project officer, you will learn valuable insights on how you can serve as a critical link between the executive vision and the work of the organization--while enhancing your professional success!
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the "mechanics" by which projects actually support strategic intent
- Establish methodologies for evaluating, selecting, and prioritizing projects
- Optimize portfolio ROI, by identifying the right "mix" of projects in a resource-constrained environment
- Balance the demands of the overall portfolio with the available resources
- Address project interactions and resource conflicts
- Maintain portfolio health by establishing metrics to monitor (and perhaps kill!) projects
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced |
Gary R. Heerkens, PMP, CPM, CBM, PE
President, Management Solutions Group
Gary R. Heerkens, president of Management Solutions Group, managed projects for Eastman Kodak for over 20 years. He is a long-time training provider for the Project Management Institute and ProjectWorld, a frequent speaker at project management conferences, and has published a variety of articles for leading project management publications. He has been formally credentialed by the Project Management Institute, the International Association of Program and Project Management, the Association for Professionals in Business Management, and is a licensed Professional Engineer. He authored a best-selling book on project management for McGraw-Hill's Briefcase Books series. His second book, The Business-Savvy Project Manager, was published in early 2006.
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