The company's management is not happy with the bared risk for the expected Portfolio value return and has reached a subject matter expert to try to re-align the risk level with the management expectations. The expert stated that it is preferable to diversify the portfolio components in order to get more results. In that case, you
Managing risk is key to the success of any initiative. Risk is considered to be inherent in any activity we do in project management and at any level. Risk is part of project, program and portfolio management and has a different exposure in each and every one. You are currently developing the guidelines and approaches for managing risks and are looking for methods to help you. What are you looking for?
One of the junior portfolio managers learned that she needs to perform organizational structure analysis as part of the portfolio management plan development. She does not understand why and she came to you for advice. What is your advice to her?
As you prepare a list of possible components for your railroad to consider since most of its programs and projects are large and complex, your management team has suggested in your analysis of which components to pursue that you conduct statistical simulations of budgets, schedules, and resource allocations. You therefore decide to use:
A junior Portfolio manager has come to you for advice. He is hearing a lot about the focus of portfolio management practices, however, he is not sure anymore of the exact answer. What do you, as an experienced portfolio manager tell him?