Portfolio & Project Maturity Assessments: When is the right time?

Do you wonder if your processes and practices are outdated? How often should an organization conduct a Portfolio, Program or Project maturity assessment?

The maturity level of any process or practice, is evaluated against attributes to make sure that what we do and how we do ‘it’ ensures our efforts contribute to business objectives and project successes. When is the right time to measure the maturity of practice? If we keep in mind that the overall purpose is to identify opportunities to improve how Portfolios, Programs and Projects are managed, we can often identify the right time (or times) to conduct the assessment. Then comes the interesting part...planning, organizing and conducting the assessment.

Ultimately, your investment in maturity assessments can lead to better project outcomes and experiences for teams, leaders and project stakeholders.

Let’s explore maturity assessment timing and triggers together.