Project Management Maturity Model, 3rd Edition

210 ◾ AppendixB: PPMMaturity Model

Roles and Responsibilities—Baseline data is collected

for the performance of the organization’s portfolio manage-

ment roles and is used as a benchmark for future role deni-

tion. Changes to roles, responsibilities, and benchmarks are

made when needed.

Portfolio Review Board—Baseline performance data is

collected for the organization’s portfolio review boards. The

effectiveness of board operations is reviewed periodically to

search for potential improvements. External best practices are

compared against internal processes to identify potential oper-

ational improvements. Changes are made when appropriate.

Project Opportunity Assessment and Initiation

External benchmarks and internal baselines are used to ev