Organization Layer Portfolio Management Processes

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Organization Layer Portfolio Management Processes

Andrew Makar, PMP

January 7, 2008





My previous articles described the primary and support processes in the portfolio management model. The organization layer in figure 1 describes the common language, definitions, metrics, measurements and approaches to integrating the primary and support processes.
Each organization has its own jargon, acronyms, standards and key performance metrics to effectively optimize the organization. The portfolio management processes needs to operate in a context that all stakeholders in the organization understand.
 
Metrics
The primary and support processes generate artifacts throughout the portfolio management process. A significant amount of analysis is performed to accurately describe the current portfolio, develop plans and prioritize the different initiatives.



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