CHAPTER 1

KNOWledge SUCCESSion for Performance

Executive Summary

This chapter sets the context for the book and highlights why strategic project portfolios are critical to ongoing performance (for individuals, teams, organizations, and across organizational networks).

Key points of this chapter are:

  • Projects are the new “business as usual” for progressive organizations and perceptions of success vary over time and between stakeholders.

  • Operational models for organizations need to engage in continuous change and redevelopment of knowledge to remain viable and relevant.

  • Projects are the optimal mechanism to deliver short- and long-term benefits to enable ongoing relevance and competitive advantage.

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