Category: Portfolio Management

Top 5 reasons why You should take our new course

Recently we’ve launched our new course about creating Project Portfolio Report. You can enroll here: https://smartbutnothard.com/cr/first-portfolio-report/ . It’s a step by step guide Updated for 2021 Experience from top companies and institutions We all need to learn new things in 2021 Maybe you don’t even know that you have Project Portfolio It’s a step by

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Make your first Portfolio Report – new course

We’ve launched our first course on this platform. It took some time, but it’s finally there. 2020 was tough for everyone. Including our team. But we wanted to make sure that this course will be exactly as it should: practical knowledge how to build Portfolio Report. What is it about? Why you should enroll? I

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Top 5 skills needed to be excellent project portfolio manager

Anybody can be a Portfolio Project Manager. It’s just a job title. But to be excellent at your job, you need certain skills. Take a look at 5 skills that for as are the most important. Communication with others Management skills Patience Fast & cold decision making You must be tough Communication with others This

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Is portfolio manager a good career?

Project Portfolio Manager on your career path? Is it a good choice? Short answer: “yes”. Longer: “yes, but”. You need to consider few things and find out pros beats cons in your case. Challenges Constant learning Satisfaction Money Hard decisions You can’t please everyone Long, long hours Is it worth it? Challenges Project Portfolio Manager

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What does project portfolio manager really do?

Theory – overseeing everything – and that’s all Theory is often far from practice. PPM is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and implementation of projects. You must make sure that everything is going as planned. Focus on major things. That’s it… in theory… Welcome in real life Planning Day-to-day development Risk management Managing resources

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Project Portfolio Management Software. What are your options?

You finally came to conclusion that you need some sort of software / app to help you manage company’s portfolio. But what you really need? Notepad, simple app, complicated software? In this article we will try to help you. Depending on your situation (finances, portfolio size, unique features required), you need different solution. We’ve prepared

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Portfolio Project Management in a small company

Yes, small business also can have portfolio, and may need project portfolio management. Even if there is no such position in current company structure. Do you have a Portfolio to manage? Many tasks, one person Projects, subprojects, initiatives Small company – big challenge Don’t loose focus – keep it simple Do you have a Portfolio

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Promotion to Portfolio Project Manager. What now?

You have been promoted for Project Portfolio Manager? Congratulations! But what now? How to start and not failed at the beginning? Don’t worry – you’ve come to right place. First, we need to determine from which position did you get your promotion: Promotion from project manager, Migration from different position. Promotion from project manager If

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Top 5 reasons you should constantly improving your skills

Especially now investing in yourself should be No 1 strategy for you. Covid – 19 only speed things up. Now more than ever you need new skills. Don’t know why? Here are our top 5 reasons: Everything is changing Everything is more automated Many skills won’t be needed – get new ones Train your brain

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Project Manager on paper Portfolio Manager in practice

Be honest. Sometimes as a manager, you do a lot more that comes from your contract. Do you think that your job title is not always reflecting what is your real role in the company? You are not alone and this happens a lot! The key is realizing it and adapt your action accordingly. From

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