{"id":920,"date":"2025-12-04T14:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T13:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/?p=920"},"modified":"2025-12-04T14:48:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T13:48:46","slug":"project-portfolio-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/project-portfolio-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Portfolio Management: 7-Step Guide + Download"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a multi-project environment, the challenge is this: resources such as budgets and employees tend to be required by several projects at once. What is more, projects are often interdependent or even mutually exclusive. Good <strong>project portfolio management<\/strong> will help you keep an overview and take control.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, which includes many practical tips, you will learn about the fastest way to achieve functional and accepted project portfolio management in your company using our <strong>7-step guide<\/strong>. A strong PMO plays an important role in this.<\/p>\n<p>The following topics will be discussed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter1\">Project portfolio management definition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter2\">Why implement project portfolio management? Important arguments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter3\">The 7-step guide to optimizing your project portfolio management<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter5\">Step 1: Define criteria for projects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter6\">Step 2: Define a process for project initiation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter7\">Step 3: Define a method for prioritization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter8\">Step 4: Start with a complete overview of running projects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter9\">Step 5: Compare the planned new projects with the remaining capacity and budget<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter10\">Step 6: Keep a constant eye on project handling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter11\">Step 7: Close projects with a regulated project closure process<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter4\">Conclusion: Project portfolio management 7-step guide <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let us start with the definition of <strong>project portfolio management<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"Chapter1\"><strong>Project Portfolio Management Definition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Project portfolio management (PPM) ensures that you work on the right projects as a company \u2013 i.e., you have the optimal mix of projects to achieve the company\u2019s goals. The project portfolio management process encompasses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assessing the project pipeline<\/li>\n<li>Selecting projects based on their urgency \/ importance<\/li>\n<li>Allocating resources<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring the progress and goal achievement of all projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Portfolio management is a regular task that is usually supported by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/why-a-pmo-is-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMO<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"Chapter2\">Why Implement Project Portfolio Management? Important Arguments<\/h2>\n<p>The five most important reasons to implement project portfolio management are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Focusing on \u201cfeasible\u201d and \u201ceconomically viable\u201d projects<\/li>\n<li>Having a complete overview of your portfolio<\/li>\n<li>Benefitting from a clear preparation for selecting the projects<\/li>\n<li>Making your decisions based on priorities in accordance with corporate strategy<\/li>\n<li>Planning your capacities ahead of time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>To be able to quantify the benefits of a new PPM tool, try <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/roi-calculation-ppm-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ROI calculation<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"id6957383343f36\" class=\"iframecontainer iframecontainer--hidden\">\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__head\" style=\"background: #D60B52!important;\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__inner\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" data-for=\"#id6957383343f36\">\n                    <p><strong>Special Download: <\/strong> 7-Step Guide to Project Portfolio Management (PDF file)<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon\" data-for=\"#id6957383343f36\">\n                    <svg width=\"10px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"1092 550 10 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <polygon class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon__pfeil\"  data-for=\"#id6957383343f36\" stroke=\"none\" fill=\"#ffffff\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" points=\"1093.875 550 1101.875 558 1093.875 566 1092 564.125 1098.125 558 1092 551.875\"><\/polygon>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe__inner\">\n                    <p>Please fill in the form.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">* Required Fields\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/data-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data Protection<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-marketing\">This form is blocked by your cookie settings to our website. 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The motto for this is: <em>\u201cDo the right projects.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/success-factors-for-multi-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multi-project management<\/a>, on the other hand, encompasses only a subset of all enterprise-wide projects, e.g., those included in the project list of one organizational unit and not assigned to a program (cf. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/program-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">program management<\/a>). The corresponding motto for each individual project is: <em>\u201cDo the projects right.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There is no one universally applicable definition of both terms, however.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Chapter3\">The 7-Step Guide to Optimizing Your Project Portfolio Management<\/h2>\n<p>To be able to assess a portfolio of projects, you must first have information on every individual project. Based on these factors, you subsequently rate your projects.<\/p>\n<p>For each project, ask the following questions to begin with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the strategic relevance of the project?<\/li>\n<li>What is the cost?<\/li>\n<li>What are the resource requirements?<\/li>\n<li>What deadlines must be met?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The challenge of project portfolio management is to determine the <strong>optimal combination of your projects in the portfolio<\/strong>, usually using strategic criteria (business drivers). Thus, you decide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Which projects to implement next<\/li>\n<li>Which ones are less important and will have to wait<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the subsequent 7 steps, you will learn in detail how to implement the <strong>project portfolio management process to set up<\/strong> a successful portfolio environment.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Chapter5\">Step 1: Define Criteria for Projects<\/h3>\n<p>Not all initiatives are projects. Much can be handled as part of operations. With a project-worthiness analysis, you can determine the threshold at which an initiative should be treated as a project at your company.<\/p>\n<p>You can differentiate projects based on the project type (minor \/ normal \/ major project). This will allow you to define the methods to be used.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d60b52; color: #002b36; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; ;font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid inherit;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #ffffff;\">Criteria<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d60b52; color: #002b36; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; ;font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid inherit;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #ffffff;\">Operation<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d60b52; color: #002b36; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; ;font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid inherit;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #ffffff;\">Minor Project<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d60b52; color: #002b36; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; ;font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid inherit;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #ffffff;\">Project<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d60b52; color: #002b36; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; ;font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid inherit;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #ffffff;\">Selection<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"120\">Number of areas involved<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">1 area<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Up to 3 areas<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Over 3 areas<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Up to 3 areas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"120\">Size of entire project team<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">2 \u2013 5 people<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Over 6 people<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Over 12 people<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Over 6 people<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"120\">Resource requirements<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">10 \u2013 30 man-days<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">30 \u2013 100 man-days<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Over 100 man-days<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">30 \u2013 100 man-days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"120\">Capital expenditure<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Under 10.000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">10.000 \u2013 50.000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Over 50.000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">10.000 \u2013 50.000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"120\">Duration<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">1 \u2013 3 months<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">4 \u2013 10 months<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Over 10 months<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">4 \u2013 10 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"120\">Inherent complexity<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Low<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Medium<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">High<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"120\">Novelty for project team<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Low<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Medium<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">High<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"120\">Quality risk<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Low<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Medium<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">High<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"120\">External impact<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Low<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Medium<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">High<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d60b52; 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word-break: normal; border: 1px solid inherit;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #ffffff;\">Recommendation:<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d60b52; color: #002b36; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; ;font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid inherit;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #ffffff;\">Minor Project<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><br \/>\nThe project-worthiness analysis determines when an initiative should be treated as a project<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Simply use this approach to determine when an initiative should be considered a project. Only then is it to be added to the project portfolio selection process.<\/p>\n<p>Design your individual project-worthiness analysis according to your requirements. Possible <strong>criteria<\/strong> for this could be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of departments involved<\/li>\n<li>Size of the project team<\/li>\n<li>Staff costs<\/li>\n<li>Amount of investment<\/li>\n<li>Duration<\/li>\n<li>Inherent complexity<\/li>\n<li>Novelty for the project team<\/li>\n<li>Quality risk<\/li>\n<li>External effect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Download the free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/data\/Downloads_Content_Upgrades\/Project_Worthiness_Analysis_2022_-_TPG_The_Project_Group.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Excel template for your project-worthiness analysis<\/a>. 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Therefore, define a standardized process for initiating projects.<\/p>\n<p>It is best to use central idea management software for the standardized recording of tasks, ideas, and project requests. Specify a methodical approach including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Workflows<\/li>\n<li>Permissions<\/li>\n<li>Criteria for the steps of approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Reading tip: How to implement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/idea-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">idea management<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 benefits and success factors.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>And see to the <strong>appropriate quality of planning<\/strong> for new projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find answers to the following questions in your project portfolio process:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How do we collect project proposals or ideas?<\/li>\n<li>In what way do we assess potential projects?<\/li>\n<li>How do we approve them? And who is involved in this?<\/li>\n<li>Which PPM tools do we employ?<\/li>\n<li>How do we ensure that all involved know about the process and actually live it?<\/li>\n<li>How do we guarantee the quality of the new projects\u2019 rough planning?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Make sure the project portfolio process you design is as simple as possible. This will ensure acceptance and is especially important if you are performing project portfolio management as PMO members. 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Prioritization is not a one-off activity. Whenever the circumstances change, you must adapt your priorities. You can determine the strategic relevance of the projects by assigning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capstera.com\/glossary\/business-driver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">business drivers<\/a> proportionally.<\/p>\n<p>These drivers must be clearly separated and distinct in meaning. Possible drivers can be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increasing product quality<\/li>\n<li>Achieving a higher customer satisfaction<\/li>\n<li>Increasing staff satisfaction<\/li>\n<li>Achieving higher cost efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Expanding into new markets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What is more, the drivers need to be <strong>complete from a strategic perspective<\/strong>. In this case, complete means that the drivers should be as few as possible but as many as necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequently, you define the drivers\u2019 importance among themselves.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Choose at least 3 strategic drivers but fewer than 10. This will ensure good handling and a meaningful overview on a sensible basis.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"Chapter8\">Step 4: Start with a Complete Overview of Running Projects<\/h3>\n<p>First, you <strong>record all running projects with their essential information<\/strong>. To do this, use a central, database-assisted list in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/project-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">project management software<\/a>.\u00a0The required project information should include at least:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start<\/li>\n<li>Finish<\/li>\n<li>Effort<\/li>\n<li>Cost<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor<\/li>\n<li>Project manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Assign the relevant strategic business drivers to each of the existing projects.<\/p>\n<p>Proceed by checking whether <strong>the most effort actually goes towards the most important projects<\/strong>. To this end, compare the importance of the drivers with the corresponding efforts of the assigned projects.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6693\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Strategic_drivers.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Strategic_drivers.png\" alt=\"Project Portfolio Management \u2013 Overview of running projects and their strategic contribution\" width=\"600\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Strategic_drivers.png 849w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Strategic_drivers-300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Does the most effort actually go towards the most important projects? There is a discrepancy for B.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Identify unimportant projects<\/strong> it might be best to stop. This can free up resources for more important new projects.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> It is hard to present the financial value of a project that does not produce direct revenue. So it is best to put the initial focus on the importance resulting from the strategic drivers. You can always add a financial evaluation later. You can also divide the project portfolio into projects with revenue and those without.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>Reading tip: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/microsoft-project-management-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Project Management Tool<\/a> Overview<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"Chapter9\">Step 5: Compare the Planned New Projects with the Remaining Capacity and Budget Available<\/h3>\n<p>In the next step, you add your new list of desired additional projects to the portfolio of running projects. Appropriate <strong>portfolio management software<\/strong> provides optimal support for this task through a transparent overview of <strong>projects and resource utilization<\/strong> over the relevant period.<\/p>\n<p>Compare the new projects\u2019 effort and cost planning with the remaining capacity and budgets available. This is about finding out <strong>which project could start when<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It will be necessary to plan all new projects roughly. Thus, the resource requirements along the timeline become apparent. Planning should not be down to the <strong>level of<\/strong> individual people but to <strong>skills<\/strong>. This will keep the effort lower for you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6694\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6694\" style=\"width: 936px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/TPG_PortfolioManager.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/TPG_PortfolioManager.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"936\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/TPG_PortfolioManager.png 936w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/TPG_PortfolioManager-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/TPG_PortfolioManager-350x175.png 350w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/TPG_PortfolioManager-700x350.png 700w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/TPG_PortfolioManager-164x82.png 164w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">With the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/portfolio-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portfolio management software<\/a>, you will get an overview of the utilization and be able to place new projects optimally<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Learn why to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/skills-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">skills management<\/a><\/strong> in this article.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Of course, you will have to assign the new projects to the strategic drivers. Otherwise, it will be difficult to prioritize the new projects with the highest <strong>strategic contribution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Only include small projects with low strategic contribution at the end, to fill in the gaps.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Make your plans as rough as possible but as detailed as necessary. This step requires very little. The following principle applies: it is better to make a complete and rough plan than an incomplete and overly detailed one. In other words, it is preferable to have ALL projects show up in the overview, at least roughly. Leaving the list incomplete is not advisable. In that case, an overall statement on feasibility would become impossible, as the data would be incomplete.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"Chapter10\">Step 6: Keep a Constant Eye on Project Handling<\/h3>\n<p>The penultimate project portfolio management task is constant control. You should ensure at all costs that the data for all projects is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regularly updated.<\/li>\n<li>Reported back to the central <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/individual-solution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PPM solution<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <strong>current data is the basis<\/strong> you need, if you ever want to determine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whether new projects can be started in the future.<\/li>\n<li>When these projects should be started.<\/li>\n<li>What kind of projects these could be.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You should monitor the portfolio continuously. Also, <strong>keep checking the priorities of running projects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever strategic guidelines change and ongoing projects are not in line with the new strategic direction, you should not rule out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/project-termination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">project termination<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Arrange for a monthly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/project-portfolio-meetings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project portfolio meeting<\/a>. The latter has to be prepared well by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/why-a-pmo-is-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMO<\/a>. As for projects that need to be stopped: rather a calamitous end than an endless calamity.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"Chapter11\">Step 7: Close Projects with a Regulated Project Closure Process<\/h3>\n<p>You should have every project undergo a <strong>closure process<\/strong>. The latter includes a final <strong>project review with a target-actual comparison of costs and results<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, you should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Communicate the Lessons Learned<\/li>\n<li>Archive the project properly<\/li>\n<li>Officially discharge the project manager responsible (relieve him or her of the responsibility for the finished project)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After that, everyone is aware that a <strong>project has been declared closed<\/strong>. And that the staff can now be assigned to other projects.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> In the interest of good company culture and communication, consider this: successfully completed projects could be a reason to celebrate. Alongside the results and successes, you would be able to present <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/lessons-learned-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lessons Learned<\/a>. This occasion would give you an opportunity to increase the responsible project managers\u2019 motivation for future projects.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>PPRM Tools for Modern Portfolio Management<\/h2>\n<p>There are several powerful products for advanced (multi-) project, portfolio and resource management (PPRM) \u2013 in the cloud or on premises. These will make your work in a multi-project and portfolio environment much easier.<\/p>\n<p>Our recommendation: take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/microsoft-cloud-project-management\/project-power-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG ProjectPowerPack<\/a>, our tool based on Microsoft 365 and Power Platform. This modern environment provides you with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Different portfolios with any number of projects and key performance indicators<\/li>\n<li>A customizable overview of projects with predefined views for your own, ongoing, completed and all projects; a bar chart for each project\u2019s duration; you can also create and save your own views<\/li>\n<li>Priorities for portfolio compilation calculated from driver values that can be individually defined; priority dashboard for projects and drivers; the option to sort project and project proposal lists by priority, even in portfolios and programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n\n    <p class=\"datamintsbanner\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3IFmguV\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"datamintsbanner__link\" title=\"Microsoft 365 Project Management TPG ProjectPowerPack: Best Practice Solution for Project & Portfolio Management Based on Microsoft 365 & Power Platform\" style=\"display: block;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/csm_PPP_Blog_Banner2_EN_1300px_tiny_8e50efa17d.jpg\" class=\"datamintsbanner__image\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%\">\n        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n    \n<h2 id=\"Chapter4\">Conclusion: Project Portfolio Management 7-Step Guide<\/h2>\n<p>This article has taught you that project portfolio management is a key task in achieving corporate strategic objectives. In most cases, regular portfolio meetings are prepared by the project management office (PMO). Depending on the nature of the PMO, the responsibility for the portfolio can go even further.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, however, the steps with which you can <strong>set up sound project portfolio management<\/strong> in a target-oriented manner are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter5\">Define criteria for projects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter6\">Define a process for project initiation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter7\">Define a method for prioritization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter8\">Start with a complete overview of running projects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter9\">Compare the planned new projects with the remaining capacity and budget<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter10\">Keep a constant eye on project handling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter11\">Use a closure process for projects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These practical tips will allow you to determine the optimal portfolio of projects accurately. Those projects should either:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>serve the implementation of your strategy in the long run or<\/li>\n<li>bring improvements in the short run.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our final tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get to know the individually adaptable \u201cPPM Paradise\u201d \u2013 the optimal environment for your enterprise-wide project, program, portfolio and resource management. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/data\/Downloads_eBooks\/TPG_PPM_Paradise_eBook_EN_-_TPG_TheProjectGroup.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the eBook now<\/a> (just click, no form).<\/p>\n<p>And sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/project-management-newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bi-weekly blog newsletter<\/a> to make sure you receive all our updates.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Is there anything you feel we have missed? What has been your experience with project portfolio management? 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After many years as a development engineer in the automotive and energy sectors, Johann Strasser spent a decade as an independent trainer and consultant in the field of project management. During his tenure, he also served as project manager for software projects in the construction industry and provided scheduling and cost management support for large-scale construction projects. At TPG, he applies his expertise in product development and consulting services for international clients. His special focus is on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/pmo-project-management-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMO<\/a>, project portfolios, hybrid project management, and resource management. 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