The strategy may be:
- consciously developed or it may not
- documented or undocumented
- widely understood or not understood at all
But as long as an organisation exists, it has a strategy.
Strategy Development
Strategy that is consciously developed and widely understood is of course the ideal. Once developed, projects and programmes are just two management approaches available to implement the intentions of the strategy.
Strategy Implementation and Project Portfolios
Project portfolios provide the link between the strategic intent and strategy implementation.
Increased probability of strategy success:
Project Outcomes By Overall Portfolio Management Maturity Level
Projects on time
Low 41% - High 71%
Projects within budget
Low 46% - High 74%
Projects that met goals and business intent
Low 60% - High 81%
Increased control over investment and strategic goals: organisations can direct the activities the coordinator concentrates on (such as billable consulting hours, benefit tracking, communication) to ensure that optimal investment and strategic goals are achieved
Increased organisational support: when projects reach deeper into the organisation non full time team members see the organisations commitment to the project and appreciate a resource that can reduce some of the burden a project will place on them
Streamlined interactions with internal and external stakeholders: the coordinator can be available when the project manager is not
Project portfolio managers monitor and control the processes that select, prioritise, and assess, project, programmes and other related work, to ensure they contribute to achieving the organisations strategic objectives.
Proven approach showing how a coordinator can immediately support their team
Step-by-step guides for all the project coordination tools and techniques needed
Role establishment plan with first day, week and month objectives
Coordination plans for each stage; initiation, planning, execution and closure
Follow On Development (see below)
2, 3 people: only extra costs for course materials
Attendees return motivated and confident that they can add value to the organisation
Understand the project portfolio environment and their role within it
Know the project portfolio cycle
Upgrade and acquire new skills, best practices, strategies, ideas and insights
Projects are a serious business.
Your projects and the framework you use to manage them are unique.
We have the experience and expertise to understand and integrate your project processes, governance and interfaces into your training.
No general training organisation in Ireland has the focus needed to do this for you.
We do.
Experience working with project and programme groups
Experience working on organisational strategy development
Strong communication skills, written, presentation, reporting
Strong time management skills, multitasker who meets deadlines effectively
Upon completion, trainees will have sufficient knowledge and understanding of projects to interact effectively and act as an informed project support member working in any administrative capacity that is approved by the organisation and directed by the project manager.
The project portfolio environment, portfolios and their management
Project portfolio relationships with:
- strategy
- operations environment
- projects
- programmes
Roles and responsibilities:
- project portfolio manager
- stakeholders
The project portfolio process cycle
Internal and external influences
Aligning Processes:
- Identification
- Categorisation
- Evaluation
- Selection
- Prioritisation
Project portfolio balancing
Authorisation governance
Monitoring and Controlling:
- Reporting and review
- Strategic change management
Process interactions
Project portfolio management tools and techniques
Know how the coordinator's role can add value to their project
Understand the challenges a project coordinator will face
Know how to select and apply coordinator tools and techniques
Know how coordinators need to navigate the project environment
Understand the importance of operational management and project management
Understand project management terminology and definitions
Understand all project team roles and responsibilities
Understand the wider profession of project coordination and the resources available
8 hrs. over 6 months: Months 1 & 2 (2 hrs. / month), months 3, 4, 5 & 6 (1 hr. / month)
Follow on is a blend of face to face, phone and email communication as needed
Strategy Support
2 days to 4 days depending on training needs analysis
Onsite: Standard meeting room (formal training); standard desk (during analysis)
Offsite: Trinity Street, Dublin; arranged anywhere in Dublin and Ireland
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