Category: Glossary

Definition:

Analysis paralysis occurs when an individual becomes so lost in the process of examining and evaluating various points of data or factors for a problem that they are unable to make a decision with it. Analysis paralysis can occur with many decisions, including investment decisions such as buying or selling securities. The inaction it causes can easily lead to losses in a portfolio or missed chances at larger profits.

Analysis Paralysis situation occurs when the team members strive to get a perfect answer, early in the inception phase before moving on. This delay in the project completion phase indicates that either the stakeholder or the team members fear to move forward into construction phase.

Further Reading:

Disciplined Agile Delivery by Scott W. Ambler and Mark Lines

Definition:

Portfolio optimization is the process of selecting best portfolio from a list of portfolios or assets by analyzing measuring the threshold of return on investments, and level of credit risk across entire organization. The main factors being considered, to meet some business objectives such as expected return, minimized levels of financial risk, and from assets, earnings, liabilities and other tangible investments to intangible factors.

Portfolio Optimization is performed to analyze what if conditions of all assets and improve the portfolio performance and meet business requirements. It helps to strategically manage product portfolios to determine losses and assess the capital adequacy under changing economic conditions. Portfolio Optimization and Strategic planning solutions enable to identify optimal investment scenarios, ensuring bigger project outcomes that align to short and long-term product development goals.

Further Reading:

Book: Disciplined Agile Delivery by Scott W. Ambler and Mark Lines

Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process by Kenneth S. Rubin