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Why Project and Portfolio Management Matter More At Recession Time

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Overview IT departments scaling back on project work as the economy lurches toward a recession may be tempted to skimp on project management and portfolio management. But think twice: doing so could cost you far more - in projects gone awry and wasted resources. This CIO white paper outlines real-world examples of how companies are benefiting from portfolio management and why it matters more than ever to have it, especially during challenging economic times.

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Publisher	PlanView	File Format	PDF
Date Published	November 2008
Format	White Papers
Topics	Cost Control - Risk Mgmt., Finance, Resources Mgmt., Software Project Management, Services, Methodology

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