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“…a valuable reference for theory and analysis…” (Supply Management, December 2005)
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Project Portfolio Management (PPM) goes beyond the typical project management approach to offer a set of proven business practices that can help executives, program managers, and project managers bring projects into alignment with the strategies, resources, and executive oversight of the overall enterprise. Step by step, this book shows how to take a project from the inception of a vision to the realization of benefits to the organization. Project Portfolio Management draws on project management expert Harvey A. Levine’s years of research and distills the knowledge and best practices from dozens of leaders in the field to show how to select and implement the projects that will garner the best results. Throughout this important resource, Levine tackles the many challenges associated with PPM, including
- Ranking value and benefits
- Determining the size of the portfolio pipeline
- Assessing the impact of uncertainty on projects and portfolios
- Understanding the benefit and risk relationship
- Establishing a portfolio governance capability
- Managing the portfolio to maximize benefits
- Implementing PPM
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The author definitely manages to communicate a sense of enthusiasm about PPM. And the book has a range of topics covered which makes it substantial enough to match the price. Another plus point is that it is written in plain language and easy to read.
However, in a number of ways, the book gives the impression of being less than rigorous. For example, on p23, while the book claims that PPM is not just "Enterprise Project Management", it does not provide any support for the claim. There is no definition of EPM or any reference. Other claims are made without supporting evidence or references (eg p50 on best performing companies using "Stage-Gate"...
However, in a number of ways, the book gives the impression of being less than rigorous. For example, on p23, while the book claims that PPM is not just "Enterprise Project Management", it does not provide any support for the claim. There is no definition of EPM or any reference. Other claims are made without supporting evidence or references (eg p50 on best performing companies using "Stage-Gate"...
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
A very easy read to introduce and guide people into the world of PPM
16 Mar 2007
Format:Hardcover
After having evaluated many recent books on the subject of Project Portfolio Management, I found the practical guidance and descriptive clarity as provided by Harvey A. Levine exceptional. Working for Serena Software, I was looking for a single book that could educate and guide a variety of people into PPM, ranging from new Mariner account managers, engineers as well as Mariner customers. Not only does this book provide an easy way to understand the typical Project Portfolio Management process, it is being done using such simple terms, avoiding buzzwords and unnecessary jargon, making it very easy and fast to read, even for a non native English speaking audience. The latter is important if you are operating worldwide. The book does contain some level of repetition, especially in Part Two, but as these are contributing sections and case studies, written by different authors who provide a different angle or viewpoint to the same concepts, I found those especially useful for practitioners (our engineers and customers). The downside of having multiple authors is however that Levine's simple and clear writing style is not always maintained. The advantage of this approach is that within the same book, readers will benefit from learning some related topics such as ways to measure (e.g. earned value, AHP, NPV), Enterprise Project Management, IT Governance, and much more.
As a result, the company has bought over 50 copies to date and I have been recommending this book to our new employees, partners, and customers worldwide who want to build up their knowledge and implementation skills in Project Portfolio Management.
Eddy Pauwels
Serena Software
Antwerp, Belgium
As a result, the company has bought over 50 copies to date and I have been recommending this book to our new employees, partners, and customers worldwide who want to build up their knowledge and implementation skills in Project Portfolio Management.
Eddy Pauwels
Serena Software
Antwerp, Belgium
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Overall, very well done
24 Mar 2008
Format:Hardcover
I have been waiting for a good, practical portfolio management book and this one hits the mark for me. It contains a good mix of content including some "theory" as well as a good bit of practical advice. The writing style is clear, to the point, and provides you with enough to go off and make something happen in your organization.
As an aside, I think the graphic on the cover is right on point. We are too often burning the candle at both ends in the project/program/portfolio management space!
As an aside, I think the graphic on the cover is right on point. We are too often burning the candle at both ends in the project/program/portfolio management space!
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Great Book
17 Dec 2007
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book for someone trying to implement portfolio management in a company. Excellent insight.
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