The New Dynamic of Portfolio Management Innovative Methods and Tools for Rapid Results

by Kulathumani, Murali

• ISBN13: 9781604271775
• ISBN10: 1604271779
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2021-04-13
• Publisher: J. Ross Publishing

Summary

This bold new text approaches project portfolio management from a fresh new lens of delivering immediate value. In today’s hyper-paced business climate, the need for portfolio management has grown exponentially but the time to deliver results has dramatically shortened. This book recognizes that and explains how an impactful portfolio is attainable using a back-to-basics approach. It also walks readers through the actual implementation of each portfolio component using a popular platform called Smartsheet. Every section of this practical desk reference provides guidance for getting your portfolio up and running quickly to achieve immediate results. It also presents a detailed look at successful portfolio governance; explores the important relationship between the portfolio office, CIO, and finance department; and supplies effective funding strategies for project portfolios.

Author Biography

Murali Kulathumani, PMP, has over 22 years of IT management experience. He has successfully managed large project portfolios at leading Silicon Valley firms such as Facebook, Cisco, Symantec, and Kaiser Permanente. Murali has extensive knowledge of the full spectrum of portfolio capabilities and pioneered a simplified form of earned value management, called mEVM, which has been well received by industry practitioners and several organizations. He is the author of Breakthrough Project Portfolio Management (J. Ross Publishing, 2018) and is a consultant, trainer, and professional speaker.