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Comments and Constructive Criticism
PORTFOLIO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Article 1
Wonderful post!!! The author has clearly outlined the necessary practices that should be
conducted by anyone who would like to venture into portfolio management. In the article, it is
emphasized strongly that the first step towards successful Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
is the ideation portfolio management; a process that entails evaluation of projects to identify their
potential for bringing value to an organization. Several scholars agree that robust front-end
processes should be put in place to ensure that the project portfolio attains its set objectives.
Managers who establish the process of ideation portfolio as their foundation end up attaining
competitive advantage and organizational success (Teller et al., 2012). In addition, customers
should also be integrated into PPM. The author highlights that integration of customers is
essential in especially in an environment where clients demand for higher value. The article
further reports that it is of great importance for managers to understand the diversity that exists in
the global business for them to achieve their set objectives.
It is surprising to learn that approximately 75% of projects fail even before they get into
their implementation stage a clear indication that something is serious wrong with project
managers (Petit, 2012). One of the reasons why projects fail is the lack of regional and corporate
culture with are potential determinants in the success of any project.
Article two
Project portfolio management entails a number of activities such as risk change, supply
change, team management, and human resource. To achieve optimal results, project managers
should determine the best tools and techniques for use. Martinsuo (2013) enlightens that
portfolio projects should have effective team management and planning for them to be
successful.
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Project managers should understand that during project development, continuous changes
may occur. According to Jonas (2010), the managers should be flexible enough to counter any
undesirable change that may jeopardize the project. The author states that during selection of
project managers, some of the factors that are examine include the applicant’s competencies and
career orientation. However, this is not just enough as there are several other factors that should
be examined. For instance, a competent project manager should inspire a shared vision, be a
good communicate, and uphold integrity among others.
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References
Jonas, D. (2010). Empowering project portfolio managers: How management involvement
impacts project portfolio management performance.International Journal of Project
Management, 28(8), 818-831.
Martinsuo, M. (2013). Project portfolio management in practice and in context. International
Journal of Project Management, 31(6), 794-803.
Petit, Y. (2012). Project portfolios in dynamic environments: Organizing for
uncertainty. International Journal of Project Management, 30(5), 539-553.
Teller, J., Unger, B. N., Kock, A., & Gemünden, H. G. (2012). Formalization of project portfolio
management: The moderating role of project portfolio complexity. International Journal
of Project Management, 30(5), 596-607.
