Program Portfolio Management | Glossary

 

Definition

Program and Portfolio Management involves the structures in place for grouping projects in organizations. It is a vital aspect of its overall governance structure. It represents the people who have the highest-level strategy and responsibility for decision making in the framework. The titles, roles and responsibilities may vary depending on enterprise.

Further Reading

  • “Portfolio Management: A Strategic Approach (Best Practices and Advances in Program Management)”(book), by Ginger Levin

Negotiable| Glossary

 

Definition

The ‘N’ in ‘INVEST (discussed previously) stands for ‘Negotiable’. It’s meant to signify that the negotiability of the user stories, and their flexible, non-rigid nature. It is a collaborative feature and thus does not prescribe to any strict framework at any time.

Further Reading

  • For more on Negotiable, read here.