As the maturity of the project management function within the sector grows we increasingly talk about Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (or P3M for short). The list implies a hierarchy. This is true but it's not simply a question of scale. Each aspect of P3M fulfils a different function and requires a different skill set. Effective management of all 3 is essential if your organisation is to run projects that contribute to achieving your overall Mission.
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Portfolio Management?Portfolio Management is about making sure your organisation makes the right investments and gets the returns it needs for organisational growth and delivery of its Mission. This infoKit is part of a series of linked resources for senior managers and decision makers. |
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Programme Management?Programme Management is co-ordinating a group of related, and interdependent, projects that support a common strategic objective. A single large or complex project may have the characteristics of a programme and require similar skills. This infoKit is aimed at people who already know the basics of Project Management. |
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Project Management?Project Management is a structured, 'lifecycle-based' approach to help you do the right things at the right time in order to meet your project goals. The Project Management infoKit serves as an introduction for new project managers and a refresher for those with more experience. It represents a core of good practice that underpins all of our other resources and it is regularly reviewed to ensure it reflects new tools and techniques to make your job easier. |
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