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Project Portfolio Management S. Rajegopal

Project Portfolio Management By S. Rajegopal

Project Portfolio Management by S. Rajegopal


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Many companies and organizations are faced with a portfolio of projects that need to be managed effectively and successfully. This new book by leading practitioners introduces a framework and range of tools to enable the project portfolio to be strategically managed.

Project Portfolio Management Summary

Project Portfolio Management: Leading the Corporate Vision by S. Rajegopal

Many companies and organizations are faced with a portfolio of projects that need to be managed effectively and successfully. This new book by leading practitioners introduces a framework and range of tools to enable the project portfolio to be strategically managed.

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'The book tells the whole story from concept, justification and implementation, through to benefit realisation and on-going improvements. It is incisive in its delivery and it tells common truths and contains a wealth of experience' Steve Lewis, IT Planning, Friends Provident

'Whether you think you have a good project control process or no project control process, this book will open you eyes. It tells you everything you need to know about introducing 'Project Portfolio Management' in the business and how to go about it.' Paul Hillman, Head of Programme Office, Virgin Mobile.

'The authors of this book - all seasoned PPM executives who can draw on the lessons from implementations at scores of major organisations - provide an illuminating and comprehensive account of why PPM should be a critical part of every modern business.' Kenny MacIver, Editor, Information Age

'The book gives companies a real-world blueprint for the approach, the implications and the rewards to be gained from embracing Project Portfolio Management' Jason Hookey, Strategic Solutions Manager - Group IT, Kingston Communications.

'This book comprehensively covers not only why portfolio management is so important, but the theory, the structure and the practicalities of employing it. A very readable manual for the portfolio management practitioner.' John Dyson, Project Director (Resource & Capital Management), - GlaxoSmithKline

'This book provides a comprehensive account of all aspects of PPM from inception of projects, funding and resource allocation, risk assessment through to their review and lessons learned. Readers will benefit greatly from many of the illustrative examples included and the way the various tools and concepts have been articulated and presented' Dr Chakib Kara-Zaitri, Senior Lecturer in Risk and Reliability, University of Bradford

'This book provides clear advice to how to build agile PPM within the organisation. It is an excellent guide through the minefield of successful project delivery. Clearly written with a strong evidential base and emphasis on the practical application of the concepts, the authors experience and expertise shines through.' Tim Banfield, Director of NAO (VFM Defence), UK National Audit Office (NAO)

'The authors of this book - all seasoned PPM executives who can draw on lessons from implementations at scores of major organisations - provide an illuminating and comprehensive account of why PPM should be a critical part of every modern business.' - Andrew Lawrence, Information Age

About S. Rajegopal

SHAN RAJEGOPAL is an experienced practitioner, academic and consultant supporting clients in both public and private sectors. He has held senior positions in culturally diverse organizations in Asia, North America and Europe and now works for Serena Software Europe Limited conducting project portfolio assessments, implementing and embedding the PPM process. Rajegopal co-authored the book Sun Tzu and the Project Battleground published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2005.

PHILIP McGUIN is the E-Business and Product Marketing Manager at Atlantic Global Plc. He has worked for the EU promoting policy on ICT and the DTI marketing policy on e-Government. McGuin has also worked as a project manager on a range of e-business initiatives including Tag Heuer, Powergen, Vernons and BT, Co-operative Bank and Smile.

JAMES WALLER is Director of Marketing of Atlantic Global. He has a track record of building marketing functions and capabilities for growth companies. His previous experience includes Director of Corporate Marketing for EMEA at IONA Technologies Plc, European Marketing Director at WebGain Inc and Northern European Marketing Director at IXOS Software AG. He is responsible for increasing the awareness of Atlantic Global within the emerging marketplace.

Table of Contents

PART I: UNDERSTAND PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Defining Project Portfolio Management Identifying Areas Of Pain PART II: PREPARE AND ORGANISE FOR PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Organise The Business For Ppm Select The PPM Tool-Set Build A Ppm Framework Kick Start The Process PART III: EXECUTE PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Establish Corporate Visibility And Environment Create Prioritisation Procedures And Guidelines Map Resource Capacity And Demand Optimise And Balance The Project Portfolio PART IV: EMBED THE PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY Embed The Project Portfolio Management Culture And Capabilities Project Portfolio Management Business Scenarios Project Portfolio Management Action Check Lists

Additional information

NLS9781349353446
9781349353446
1349353442
Project Portfolio Management: Leading the Corporate Vision by S. Rajegopal
New
Paperback
Palgrave Macmillan
2007-01-01
241
N/A
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