No Project Is An Island

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Adopting a multiproject environment is the foundation for enterprise PM.

The demands of business today require that even the largest companies are nimble and responsive to their customers and the changing economy. This often requires launching high-impact initiatives to support major change efforts. As a project manager, how do you effectively deliver your project in an environment of major change with limited resources?

Traditional project management is incomplete in addressing these challenges, missing the multiproject perspective on how to resolve conflicts, balance requirements, prioritize resources and maintain alignment with the driving strategy. The solution to creating a reliable connection between a company's business strategy and projects is to redefine your processes and tools into the broader perspective of a multiproject environment.

Shifting your organization to a multi-project environment is very much a foundation for the larger shift to enterprise program management, or EPM. Therefore, it is useful to look at the EPM framework and definition. EPM gives you the complete framework and systematic approach for staying connected to your company's business strategy, remaining responsive to business needs, and prioritizing your resources for maximum effectiveness. EPM expands your focus from pursuing results on a project-by-project basis, to a seamless …

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