🔹 Day 1: Introduction to Engineering Project Portfolio Management

• Definition and importance of project portfolio management (PPM)

• Differences between project, program, and portfolio management

• Types and characteristics of engineering project portfolios

• Strategic alignment of portfolios with business goals

• Roles and responsibilities of portfolio leaders

• Tools and techniques for portfolio selection and prioritization

Activities:

• Organizational portfolio maturity assessment

• Workshop: Prioritizing engineering projects based on strategic fit

🔹 Day 2: Planning and Performance Management in Project Portfolios

• Developing integrated portfolio plans

• Establishing portfolio KPIs and performance metrics

• Monitoring and controlling portfolio performance

• Risk management at the portfolio level

• Balancing portfolio constraints: scope, schedule, cost, resources

• Leveraging software and digital tools for portfolio management

Activities:

• Designing a portfolio dashboard

• Case study: Portfolio performance monitoring

🔹 Day 3: Corporate Governance in Project Portfolio Management

• Principles and frameworks of corporate governance

• Governance roles and structures for portfolios

• Policies, standards, and compliance requirements

• Transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership

• Managing conflicts of interest and stakeholder expectations

• Reporting and audit processes in portfolio governance

Activities:

• Assessing governance frameworks in a case organization

• Developing governance policies for project portfolios

🔹 Day 4: Strategic Decision Making and Stakeholder Management

• Decision-making models for portfolio leadership

• Cost-benefit and risk analysis for portfolio decisions

• Change management in portfolio governance

• Engaging and communicating with stakeholders

• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills

• Building collaboration across projects and teams

Activities:

• Simulation: Strategic decision-making in portfolio scenarios

• Stakeholder communication planning workshop

🔹 Day 5: Continuous Improvement and Innovation in Portfolio Leadership

• Applying Lean and Agile principles to portfolio management

• Innovation management and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

• Post-implementation review and lessons learned

• Building resilient and adaptive portfolio management capabilities

• Developing a strategic roadmap for portfolio governance

• Final presentations and action planning

Activities:

• Portfolio improvement planning session

• Final group presentations and feedback