Project Evaluation: Urgency and Strategic Impact Assessment PPT


This PPT slide, part of the 67-slide Strategic Portfolio Management PowerPoint presentation, presents a classification guide that evaluates projects or initiatives based on 2 primary criteria: operational urgency and strategic benefits. Each criterion is broken down into 5 degrees or categories, ranging from minimal to critical impact.

For operational urgency, the guide assesses the technical need of a project. It starts with a score of 1, indicating that the project is not technically necessary and poses no conflicts with existing systems. As the urgency increases, the descriptions evolve to highlight improvements in security and reliability, culminating in a score of 5, which signifies that the project addresses an extreme critical need, thereby posing significant risks if not addressed.

The second criterion focuses on strategic benefits, which evaluates the potential impact on competitive positioning. A score of 1 suggests no strategic benefits, while a score of 5 indicates that the initiative could make a lasting impact through enhanced decision-making capabilities or new support mechanisms. The middle scores reflect varying degrees of improvement, from gradual enhancements to significant shifts in positioning.

This classification guide serves as a framework for decision-making, helping stakeholders prioritize projects based on urgency and potential strategic value. It emphasizes the need for a structured approach to assess both the technical requirements and the broader implications of initiatives. Understanding these classifications can aid in aligning projects with organizational goals and ensuring that resources are allocated effectively.



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This toolkit is created by trained McKinsey, BCG, and Porsche Consulting consultants and is the same used by MBB, Big 4, and Fortune 100 companies when performing Portfolio Management Initiatives.

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