Business Driven Project Portfolio Management: Conquering the Top 10 Risks that Threaten Success

Mark Price Perry

Mar 2011 · J. Ross Publishing

About this ebook

Official reference material for the Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)SM Credential Examination

 Project portfolio management (PPM) is a term that is used to describe methods for analyzing and collectively managing groups of projects based on numerous factors and considerations. The fundamental objective of PPM is to determine the best projects to undertake in support of the goals, objectives, and strategies of the organization. Business Driven Project Portfolio Management covers the top 10 risks that threaten PPM success and offers practical alternatives to help ensure achievement of desired results. Written from a business perspective, it contains the executive insights, management strategy, tactics, processes and architecture needed for the successful implementation, ongoing management, and continual improvement of PPM in any organization.

About the author

Mark Price Perryis a subject matter expert in the practical application of project portfolio management (PPM), collaboration platforms, and PMO content assets. Over the past 13 years, he has become a widely recognized expert in PMO setup as Senior Vice President of Operations at BOT International. Mark has been author of BOT International's PMO Tips of the Week column for the past 9 years, sharing experience-based practical insights as a service to thousands of project management professional subscribers. Mr. Perry is a distinguished contributor at Gantthead.com, the leading online professional site for the project management community, and the author of the Gantthead.com blog, PMO Setup T3 - Tips, Tools, and Techniques. Mark Perry is also the host of The PMO Podcast, the leading podcast for PMOs of all shapes and sizes, and a sought after speaker. In addition to formal project managers and members of PMOs, Mr. Perry has helped tens of thousands of informal and accidental project managers apply the knowledge and techniques of the PMBOKGuide. His previous title, Business Driven PMO Setup, has quickly become a best seller.