July 2009
Beginner to intermediate
288 pages
8h 5m
English
I introduced the concept of the balanced portfolio in Chapter 4, “Strategic Alignment.” In subsequent chapters, I developed and presented additional concepts to aid in developing a portfolio. In this chapter, I expand upon those tools and concepts to develop strategies and doctrine for a comprehensive, balanced portfolio. I begin with a formal definition:
Balanced portfolio—A balanced portfolio contains all programs, projects, and activities required to ensure the success of all strategic value tracks.
I divided this chapter into four sections. The first (“Themes and Concepts of a Balanced Portfolio”) presents basic concepts and tools that you can use when balancing a portfolio. The second (“Basic Project ...