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The implementation of the strategy and the conduct of the various transformations are today partly reflected in the projects.
New SI systems, deployment of AI, new operational models, new tools, new services: project portfolios have become particularly dense.
By multiplying initiatives, the risk for the organization is to disperse its resources, create new dependencies, and sometimes end up slowing down the projects that should precisely accelerate its transformation.
The Driving performance It is assumed that we should not only look at the success of each project individually, but also evaluate the entire portfolio: Which projects truly meet the strategic priorities? Which ones need to be accelerated? Which ones can wait? What topics should focus resources on?
This ability to arbitrate also involves’accept the resignation. Not all interesting projects are necessarily prioritized at the same time.
In this regard, the role of the leader and the manager is crucial. Deciding on priorities and knowing how to make choices and give up, even temporarily.Â
There is indeed a clear priority list! For effective management, it is necessary to focus on a few selected topics and to allocate resources accordingly.
Jean Baptiste GOUIN, CEO | Talenco
Performance management is therefore also management of choices.
Performance does not depend on the number of projects undertaken, but on the ability to mobilize teams around a culture of results and to bring about projects that truly matter.
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1. How to improve project management?
Effective leadership begins with clear priorities, defined responsibilities, and shared success criteria. It allows for tracking progress, identifying gaps quickly, and focusing resources on projects that truly contribute to the strategy.
2. How to prioritize a portfolio of projects?
Not all projects can be prioritized simultaneously. It is necessary to assess their contribution to strategic objectives, their expected value, their resource requirements, and their interdependencies in order to decide which ones to accelerate, postpone, or, if necessary, abandon.
3. What is the role of the manager in project management?
The manager helps clarify priorities, arbitrate resources, and keep teams focused on the expected results. His role also involves facilitating cooperation, removing obstacles, and knowing when to temporarily abandon initiatives that would dilute efforts.
4. How to align projects with the company’s strategy?
The challenge is to translate strategic priorities into concrete projects and to regularly verify their contribution to the company’s objectives. Portfolio governance thus allows for the prioritization of initiatives and the allocation of resources where they create the most value.
5. How to develop a culture of results in project teams?
The result-oriented culture consists of going beyond the mere accomplishment of tasks to focus on the value created. It is based on clear objectives, useful indicators, shared responsibilities, and management rituals that allow for regular adjustments to the actions.
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