Managing Multiple Projects and Portfolios

Introduction

This course provides practical frameworks and tools for effectively managing multiple projects and portfolios in dynamic organizational environments.

Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of multi-project and portfolio management
• Develop prioritization and resource allocation strategies
• Learn effective stakeholder communication techniques
• Implement risk management practices across projects
• Utilize tools and methodologies for tracking and reporting progress

Course Outlines

Day 1: Foundations of Multi-Project Management

• Defining project and portfolio management
• Key differences between single and multiple project management
• Common challenges in managing multiple projects
• Understanding project interdependencies
• Critical success factors for portfolio management

Day 2: Prioritization and Resource Allocation

• Methods for project prioritization
• Balancing strategic and operational priorities
• Techniques for effective resource allocation
• Managing resource conflicts and bottlenecks
• Tools for visualizing project portfolios

Day 3: Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Identifying and mapping stakeholders
• Building a stakeholder communication plan
• Managing expectations and reporting progress
• Facilitating collaboration across teams
• Handling escalations and conflict resolution

Day 4: Risk Management Across Portfolios

• Identifying risks in multi-project environments
• Aggregating and assessing portfolio risks
• Developing mitigation strategies
• Monitoring and controlling risks
• Case studies in risk management

Day 5: Tools, Techniques, and Performance Tracking

• Overview of portfolio management tools
• Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Dashboards and reporting mechanisms
• Continuous improvement strategies
• Final review and action planning