An Accelerated Path to PPM Excellence

Name: An Accelerated Path to PPM Excellence
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A practical, accelerated approach to the key concepts that drive extremely successful PPM functions

Created byPeter Walzer

Last updated 3/2024

English

What you'll learn

The student should understand basic PPM concepts and the important contextual issues that need to be addressed as part of PPM Implementation.
The student should know basic proficiency in using a PPM Tool to support the management of PPM functions.
The student should be familiar with the basic structural components of a PPM function and should also understand how to "scale" PPM function Implementations.
The student should understand all of the key concepts that necessary to effectively manage a PPM function.

Course content

4 sections • 20 lectures • 48m total length

Why PPM Matters (An Introduction to an "Accelerated Path to PPM Excellence")0:33
This is Peter Walzer's initial introduction to the course.
Course Overview7:19
This lecture provides a high-level overview of the course, explains course recommended prerequisites, and describes the initial, pre-course homework assignment.
First Homework Assignment

Introduction to this section: Establishing the right context for PPM1:09
Provides an overview of this section on establishing the right context for PPM and why that is important.
Considerations for managing different types of projects within different groups3:13
This lecture covers key considerations for managing different types of projects within different groups. The exercise at the end of this lecture will help crystallize the practical nature of these considerations.
Managing different types of projects within different groups
The role of Project Methodology and Project Management Processes2:49
This Lecture explores the practicality of Project Management Processes vs. Project Management Methodology.
Navigating Project Management and PPM Tools1:49
In this lecture we discuss what to consider as you determine the right PPM Tools for your situation.
Assessing and Improving Project Management Performance - Introduction1:07
This lecture provides guidance in how to complete your Project Management Performance Assessment that you'll complete in Exercise 3.
Completing a Project Management Performance Assessment
Considerations related to your Project Management Performance Assessment2:26
This lecture reviews project management performance considerations and covers how you'll develop a Vision and Tactical plan for your PPM rollout
Developing a forward looking PPM Vision and Tactical Plan
PPM Team Member Considerations2:12
This lecture covers PPM Team Member considerations.

Introduction to this Section: Creating Your PPM Structure1:05
This lecture provides an overview for this overall Section of the course on creating your PPM Structure.
Why Portfolios or Programs? / Suggested Types of Portfolios and Programs2:37
This lecture provides some guidance on Portfolios and Programs in your PPM Structure.
Demand Management Fundamentals4:13
This lecture covers the specific functionality need for effective Demand Management, and shows an example of a Demand Management solution in ITM Platform.
Designing a Portfolio and Incorporating Demand Management1:01
This lecture covers designing a Portfolio in your PPM function, and the critical step of incorporating Demand Management.
Planning Your PPM Pilot Rollout

Introduction to this Section: Managing Your PPM0:49
This Lecture provides an introduction to the Section on Managing Your PPM function.
Enterprise Resource Utilization6:50
This lecture provides an in-depth overview of Resource Management across the enterprise. It also introduces and explains a key Assignment on Enterprise Resource Management.
Enterprise Resource Management Exercise
Financial Management2:42
This lecture covers Project Financial Management, and introduces the Assignment related to this topic.
PPM Financial Management Exercise
Basic Project Metrics (Enterprise Project Mgmt Implications)1:39
This lecture introduces basic project metrics.
Enterprise Project Status Reporting2:50
The lecture introduces Enterprise Project Status Reporting.
Enterprise PPM Reporting and Performance Management1:44
This lecture covers Enterprise PPM Reporting and PPM Performance Management.
Course Wrap-up0:50
This is the Course Wrap-up Lecture. It also includes several additional resources for professionals who are interested in additional PPM topics.

Requirements

You should be familiar with basic project management concepts such as Project Plans, Project Schedules, Resource Management.
Ideally, some familiarity with Programs and Project Portfolios will be helpful, but is not required.

Description

This course is intended for experienced program and project management professionals who need to learn the key concepts that will assist them in getting their Project Portfolio Management (PPM) functions up and running as soon as possible and with a high probability of sustainable success.

The course covers the following key concepts in a practical, hands-on fashion:

1. The Rationale for PPM and, why PPM matters

Why the Project Centric nature of more and more organizations increases the importance of PPM
The overall financial value of PPM
Real World Examples of PPM

2. Establishing the Right Context for PPM

Considerations for managing different types of projects within different groups in the enterprise
Why Organizational Change Management Considerations are critical success factors for PPM
Determining the right balance of Project Management Methodology and Project Processes
Navigating Project Management and PPM Tool Considerations
Assessing and Improving Project Management Performance within PPM functions
PPM Team Member Considerations

3. Creating Your PPM Structure

Why Create Portfolios and Programs?
Suggested types of Portfolios and Programs
Demand Management fundamentals

4. Managing your PPM Solution

Enterprise Resource Management
Financial Management
Project Metrics across the PPM function
Enterprise Project Status Reporting
Enterprise Project Performance Management

The course also offers a free, one-year license to a PPM tool (ITM Platform) that will be used in the course, and that can also be used to begin the development of a PPM solution.

Who this course is for:

This is course is intended for experienced program and project managers.

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Course content

Course Introduction2 lectures • 8min

Establishing the right context for PPM7 lectures • 15min

Creating Your PPM Structure4 lectures • 9min

Managing Your PPM Function7 lectures • 17min

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