Technical SkillMBAExpert
Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
Competency Description
Select, prioritize, and balance a project portfolio, optimize resources, and manage overall portfolio performance.
Personal Confidence
Expert5/5
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This reflects my personal confidence in applying this competency in real-world professional situations, based on hands-on experience, continuous learning, and practical outcomes.
Progression across journey
This skill was developed across 5 different journey items
Related Courses in MBA Program
MBA program modules covering this competency
Block 1 - Managing the Decision-Making Arbitration Phase of a Project Portfolio
Leading and Mastering a Project
What is a projectWhat is project managementProject life cycleProject architectureProjects and operations
Block 1 - Managing the Decision-Making Arbitration Phase of a Project Portfolio
Managing Project Risks
Risk management conceptProject benefitsRisk management life cycle
Block 1 - Managing the Decision-Making Arbitration Phase of a Project Portfolio
Strategy and Business Development
Change management support
Block 1 - Managing the Decision-Making Arbitration Phase of a Project Portfolio
Budget Control and Forecast Budgeting
Management cycleCash budget and projected financial statementsDefining responsibility centers and measuring their performanceBeyond Budgeting (management without budgets)
Block 1 - Managing the Decision-Making Arbitration Phase of a Project Portfolio
Forecasting and Budget Management
Management control theoriesPerformance measurement toolsIntroduction to budget managementProcurement and inventory managementThe management dashboard
Block 1 - Managing the Decision-Making Arbitration Phase of a Project Portfolio
Developing a Business Plan
Project genesisProjected balance sheetFinancial projectionsGeneral project presentation
Block 1 - Managing the Decision-Making Arbitration Phase of a Project Portfolio
Writing a Project Requirements Specification
Project managementUsing the requirements specification throughout the project life cycle
Block 1 - Managing the Decision-Making Arbitration Phase of a Project Portfolio
Management Methods and Tools for Managers
The business management environmentCost and budget management in the companyBudget management - the forecasting approachSales budget management - the Mayer methodSales budget management - the least squares method
Block 1 - Managing the Decision-Making Arbitration Phase of a Project Portfolio
Communicating in Project Mode
What is a projectAt which project stages to communicateWhy communicate in a projectDeveloping communication at each project stageOrganizing and facilitating project meetings
Block 1 - Managing the Decision-Making Arbitration Phase of a Project Portfolio
Public Speaking: Captivate and Persuade Your Audience
Practical exercise - working on projection, enunciation, and vocal variation
Block 2 - Operational Implementation of a Project Portfolio
Designing and Managing a Project
What is a projectThe project managerThe project teamProject life cycleProject integration
Block 2 - Operational Implementation of a Project Portfolio
Change Management and Innovation
Business Model Canvas Part C - Key partners, resources, and activities
Block 2 - Operational Implementation of a Project Portfolio
Building and Managing Commercial Strategy
Conducting strategic managementAnalyzing performance for adaptationManagement and monitoring tool - the 5 Whys
Block 2 - Operational Implementation of a Project Portfolio
Lean Management
Lean Management - introductionHistory of Lean ManagementLean Management conceptLean improvement projectSix Sigma Management
Block 2 - Operational Implementation of a Project Portfolio
Leading an Entrepreneurial Project
The project leaderFinancial projections
Block 2 - Operational Implementation of a Project Portfolio
Innovation and Business Models
Key resources
Block 2 - Operational Implementation of a Project Portfolio
Entrepreneurial Strategic Management and Communication
Simply evaluating a project's market potentialArtificial intelligence at the service of the project leaderRapidly developing a client portfolioChoosing an appropriate management toolManaging multiple tasks and projects with agility
Block 2 - Operational Implementation of a Project Portfolio
Commercial Development and Digital Transformation
Outbound campaign management toolsInbound management toolsDefining and selecting relevant KPIs in sales cycle management
Block 2 - Operational Implementation of a Project Portfolio
Dashboarding and Commercial Management Tools
Dashboarding vs. management tools
Block 2 - Operational Implementation of a Project Portfolio
Integrating Digital into Your Multi-Media Communication Strategy
Choosing key performance indicators (KPIs)Selecting media channelsSelecting digital advertising formatsMonitoring communication performanceOptimizing communication performance
Block 2 - Operational Implementation of a Project Portfolio
Mastering Quality Management in the Digital Era
The quality management systemThe seven principles of quality managementLeadership and management commitmentControlling necessary resourcesEvaluating supplier performance
Block 2 - Operational Implementation of a Project Portfolio
Managing and Maximizing Performance Indicators
Integrating a macroeconomic perspective into company performanceIntegrating a microeconomic perspective into company performanceThe concept of performance in the companyWhy pursue performance in the companyHow to define performance for a company
Block 3 - Project Team Management
New Management Trends
Next-generation managementThe new-generation manager mantrasThe hybrid manager - white magic or dark magicThe overwhelmed managerThe one-on-one - why it's the manager's best tool
Block 3 - Project Team Management
Intercultural Management
Performance-oriented culturesCultures that prioritize gender equalityEight keys to international success - planning and time management
Block 3 - Project Team Management
Collaborative Innovation
Business model of an innovation project or startupBusiness plan of an innovation project or startupHow to select the best startupsBusiness case - genesis of a usage economy project at Leroy MerlinBusiness case - product discovery for a usage economy project at Leroy Merlin
Block 3 - Project Team Management
Agile Methods: Accelerating Projects and Meeting Deadlines
Project management and complexity
Block 3 - Project Team Management
Digitalization Management
Inspiring and aligning top management around a shared vision
Block 3 - Project Team Management
Mastering Cross-Functional Management and Developing Leadership
What is cross-functional managementCross-functional management and leadership - what's the connectionThe tripartite relationship - 2 managers, 1 team memberI.C.O. - the 3 pillars of a high-performing management approachSharing tools for performance
Block 3 - Project Team Management
Working in Groups with Collaborative Tools
Adopting best practices for collaborative document management
Block 3 - Project Team Management
Corporate Culture and Intercultural Management
Knowing how to manage
Block 3 - Project Team Management
Organizing Your Professional Daily Life for Efficiency and Peace of Mind
Finding and maintaining the right balance
Block 3 - Project Team Management
Leading and Managing a Team
Management fundamentalsManager integrationThe four management stylesBalanced ScorecardObjective deployment with management cadences
Block 3 - Project Team Management
Interpersonal Communication
Effective managerial communication
Block 3 - Project Team Management
Better Managing Emotions, Stress, and Conflicts
Defining your resources to face different types of stress
Block 4 - Preparatory and Reinforcement Modules
Optimizing Project Management
Project management training expectationsWhy projects failThe main phases of project managementThe main activities of project managementThe project manager's role
Block 4 - Preparatory and Reinforcement Modules
Advanced Agile Methods / Scrum
The history of project managementDifferent project management modelsVisual management
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