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Project portfolio: Keep track of all your projects

By Christoph Dahlem · · Project management

Multi-project management means planning, steering and monitoring several projects within an organization at the same time. It ensures that resources are used efficiently, dependencies between projects are taken into account and strategic goals are achieved. While classic project management focuses on a single project, multi-project management calls for overarching coordination to avoid conflicting goals and make the most of synergies.

With the Projects module in PlainPPM, you bring transparency to your organization's project landscape. You see all initiatives, with the information you need, at a glance.

PlainPPM Projects area: an overview of all projects with type, project ID, phase, decisions, sponsor, project manager, dates, percentage complete, portfolio and traffic lights for effort, cost and schedule.

What are the challenges of multi-project management?

Here are some of the biggest challenges:

  • Resource conflicts: Limited human and financial resources need to be allocated wisely.
  • Prioritization: You need to decide which projects take precedence.
  • Dependencies: Delays in one project can affect other projects.
  • Transparency: An overview of all ongoing projects is essential for spotting bottlenecks early.

The solution

With a combination of clear processes and a modern software solution – PlainPPM, which takes prioritization and dependencies into account, among other things – you can successfully master the typical challenges of multi-project management. Organizations that consistently put these aspects into practice benefit from greater efficiency, better use of resources and a more structured project landscape overall.

Read more: Project management with PlainPPM · Gantt Visual, the interactive schedule · PlainPPM for PMOs

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