Portfolio Management
The difference between projects and programs has been ignored or confused by many people for too long. A project is chartered to create a specified “deliverable” as efficiently as possible (Project Management Institute [PMI], 2008a). Programs focus on the coordination of a number of related projects and other activities, over time, to deliver benefits to the organization (PMI, 2008b). While it is absolutely possible and often desirable to contract a project to an independent third party (e.g., the developer of a shopping complex can easily contract the building of the center to a construction company), it is virtually impossible to effectively contract out the program management role. The program manager must be an integral part of the organization’s strategic business.
Patrick Weaver, PMP
Director, Mosaic Project Services Pty Ltd
Vets Edge
A project to support Veterans and their families to collect socks, ankle socks, wool socks, compression socks,
hose, and other footwear throughout the year, mainly during the winter months.
A project to organize Veterans and their families to walk, the Triad Park, Field of Honor,
to raise funding for Baby Wipez and to bring awareness to Veterans issues.
Project planning, the potential event is still in planning. Possible ‘walk-a-thon’ for and with Veterans and families to bring awareness to Veteran issues and help raise money for local Veteran organizations.
A part of the event is to collect donations of socks and footwear
to distribute to Veterans and the homeless in the Triad area.
This event is currently being planned and organized.
It has not been finalized.
