Task: Define Portfolio Structures and Metrics |
Define governance control points and measurements for the portfolio in alignment with the organization's strategy.
Disciplines: Portfolio Management Tasks
Purpose
To define the complete set of measurements and targets that ensure the ongoing connection between the organization’s strategic planning process and the selection and execution of portfolio components.
Main Description
These structures and measurements represent governance control points that are critical to ensure that the detailed actions and investments undertaken by the organization are conducted in a manner consistent with the desired business direction. Several dimensions of the organization’s strategies are represented within the targets and measurements: Alignment with strategic direction Financial viability (cost and revenues) Technical feasibility Acceptable risk thresholds Capacity constraints (resource availability and skill mix) Portfolio balance and mix
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