Doing the right things before doing things right Demands for projects usually exceed the resources available - not just money but key skills or people. You need to evaluate your potential projects and prioritise them to ensure that the projects that go ahead are aligned to the overall business strategy. Software can help with this process but many project portfolio management software applications on offer are difficult to use and costly to implement4c Portfolio Manager is different. Evaluate every project using your own defined sets of criteria to arrive at an overall score Produce simple sorted lists of projects in score order Compare projects on bubble charts using selected criteria The evaluation criteria the scores and weightings applied and even the "traffic light" colours used are all under your control - no expensive consultancy fees to pay. By varying the scores and weightings and the criteria available over the project lifecycle you can produce useful reports to aid management decision-making. 4c Systems Ltd The Old Malt House Dedworth Road Green Windsor SL4 4LN Tel: +44 (0)1753 852 878 Fax: +44 (0)1753 852 368
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