Start Here with an Agenda for a Corporate Project Portfolio Meeting

I can’t provide you with the definitive agenda for a corporate project portfolio meeting. That’s because some of you are in the midst of market change or internal change. Those changes will require you to change how you work. I recommend you start here and adjust it for your needs.

Before the Meeting

Decide who you need to invite. This is a decision-making body. I’ve seen names such as “Operations Committee,” “Project Management Office,” and “Senior Management Team.” I don’t care what you call yourselves, as long as you can make decisions about the corporate strategy.

Explain to everyone what they need to bring to the meeting. Make sure every business unit provides paper ...

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