Can a Portfolio Manager Have Friends?
Why effective portfolio management is as much about people as it is about governance Portfolio managers are often seen as decision-makers who must say no. They evaluate proposals, prioritise investments and balance competing interests. But does that mean they stand alone in the organisation? In the latest Uffective Boost Podcast, Markus Lause explores this question with […]
From Wishlist to Impact
How to Rethink IT Budgeting How do organizations decide which IT projects to prioritise – and which to postpone? Often, it’s an invisible boundary, the so-called “Red Line” that determines which projects receive funding and which remain on the wish list. In the latest episode of the Uffective Boost Podcast, Markus Lause and Dr. Mark […]
Leading means prioritising – the key to successful portfolio management!
In Episode 11 of the Uffective Boost Podcast, we dive into one of the most pressing questions in enterprise leadership today: How can project portfolio management (PPM) be implemented successfully – and in a way that truly delivers results? Our guest, Prof. Dr. Wolfram Pietsch, brings over 30 years of experience in research and practice, […]
Speeding up Time-to-Market of IT investments
Why do some companies bring innovative IT solutions to a market better, faster and more efficiently, while others fall behind? In this episode, our hosts Sandra and Sam invite you to a deep dive into the world of digital transformation as they delve into a peer-reviewed scientific paper of Mark van der Pas, that reveals […]
Maximising Value and Managing Risk
At Uffective, we recognise that successful portfolio management is the backbone of any organisation’s strategic growth. In this blog post, we explore a detailed conversation between Jennifer and Mark, where they dive deep into the thinking behind Uffective’s portfolio management capabilities and how they help organisations optimise value and manage risks. Portfolio Management and Uffective […]
Taming the Wild IT Beast – Uffetive’s first customer
Successful Implementation of IT Portfolio Management at Unitymedia: A Retrospective with Markus Kuckertz In our latest podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Markus Kuckertz, an expert in IT portfolio management. Markus shares his experiences from his time at Unitymedia, where he played a key role in implementing a professional IT portfolio management solution. Ten […]
How Do I Know How My Project Portfolio Is Doing?
In project portfolio management, one frequently posed question is, “How is my project portfolio doing?” However, the response to this seemingly straightforward inquiry is far from universal. The answer depends highly on who is asking the question and their specific objectives. What IT seeks to measure may significantly differ from the expectations of marketing, sales, […]
Breaking Out Of The Silo: Revolutionising Remote Collaboration In Portfolio Management
In the era of remote work and geographically dispersed teams, effective online communication has become critical for project success, but this can be a problem: 61% of workers have reported that their team works in a silo because everyone uses different tools. But, how can you solve this? At Uffective, we offer a range of […]
Project Budget Management: The Magic Triangle
Efficient budget management is key to successful project portfolio management, enabling organisations to allocate resources effectively and accomplish their strategic objectives. While the conventional approach to budget management, represented by the magic triangle of time, scope, and budget, has long been employed in waterfall projects, the agile methodology demands a fresh perspective. In this article, […]
Overcome the Data Visibility Challenge in Project Portfolio Management
Traditional portfolio management often faces a range of challenges, and one of the most prevalent among them is a need for more data visibility. Organisations lack critical insights about ongoing projects, hindering decision-making and progress. Questions like project status, performance, issues encountered, contribution to organisational objectives, task ownership, and budget utilisation often remain unanswered. However, […]