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The process of Life Cycle Management
In our previous blog, we explained what Life Cycle Management is and why it is important to include it in your project portfolio. In this blog, we explain the phases of Life Cycle Management in more detail. The process of Life Cycle Management In many cases, the...
Life cycle management, an essential part of your portfolio.
What is life cycle management and why is it so important to make it part of your overall portfolio management?
AI in portfolio management – a graduate study
What contribution can Artificial intelligence (AI) make to an organization’s portfolio management?
Niels Bos investigated.
Portfolio management within Kadaster, the Dutch Land Registry
In this interview with Niels Pleiter of Kadaster, the Dutch Land Registry, we discuss his challenge in agile portfolio management.
BPUG Project Community Day
At BPUG project professionals gather yearly to exchange knowledge. Fortes is giving away several free tickets. Get them here.
Effective Portfolio Management in 6 Phases
A few years ago, Gartner published 6 phases for effective portfolio management. We discuss the evolution of that model based on current trends in portfolio management.
Portfolio management at UWV
In this interview with Ronald Landstra of UWV, we discuss how Project Portfolio Management is set up there and how they are developing it further.
4 Tips for more proactive portfolio management
How to achieve a more proactive approach to your portfolio management. We offer four tips following our roundtable meeting.
Fortes Seminar PPM in Healthcare – Sept 2024
In June 2024, we are hosting a seminar for healthcare decision-makers and administrators. We share best practices and knowledge.
Best Practices Paper Portfolio Management in Healthcare.
This Best Practices Paper contains insights gathered by 14 Project and Portfolio Managers in Healthcare in April 2024.
Achieve greater PPM maturity.
Download it for free.
Webinar on demand Getting a grip on change
Watch the free webinar led by Marco Efftink now on how to get a grip on change even in times of staff shortages. Sign up today
Roundtable session PPM SAFe – May 2024
During this closed session, portfolio managers from organizations working under the SAFe framework will share their best practices and experiences.
Press release Qics and Fortes move forward together
Marking its second addition since partnering with Main Capital Partners two years ago, Qics proudly announces the acquisition of Fortes, a distinguished Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) software specialist. Following the recently announced acquisition of...
Webinar Getting to know Fortes Change Cloud
In this webinar, hosted by Marco Efftink, we showcase the capabilities of Fortes Change Cloud. You can watch it instantly.
Infographic Methods Strategic Portfolio Management
In our previous blog, we described the six most commonly used methods for Strategic Portfolio Management. We have summarized these methods in a handy (Dutch) infographic. Download it using the form below.
Webinar Introduction to Fortes Change Cloud
On December 14, 2023, we are hosting a webinar led by Marco Efftink in which we will showcase the capabilities of Fortes Change Cloud.
New release: Strategic Finance Management and more
In the fall release of Fortes Change Cloud you can now find even more possibilities for analyzing and interpreting your data with PowerBI, tools for Strategic Financial Management and much more.
What do I gain strategically from this?
Assessing and measuring the strategic contribution of projects is a challenging task, but important to assess the value creation and success of projects. In this blog, we discuss how to estimate and subsequently measure the strategic contribution of projects.
Webinar Introduction to Fortes Change Cloud
On October 12, 2023, we will host a webinar led by Marco Efftink in which we will demonstrate the capabilities of Fortes Change Cloud.
Strategic portfolio management, what’s different?
As an organization, you are constantly faced with the challenge of using your resources effectively and achieving your strategic goals. Whether in a government organization, a healthcare facility or a large commercial company, managing change initiatives is a complex...
The Strategic Resource Management process sheet
The process of Strategic Resource Management consists of three levels. Within those levels there are different processes. Download the schematic of those processes now as the first step to getting a better handle on the deployment of your critical resources.Fill out...
Slack in your resource plan is a must.
In Strategic Resource Management, having slack in your resource planning is essential. Slack means not allocating all available capacity to change initiatives. It is important to maintain slack in your resource planning for several reasons.A healthy organization...
What is Strategic Resource Management
Strategic Resource Management is the process of utilizing the available human resource capacity in the best way both for long and short term in order to successfully achieve the stategic change objectives. The nature of those objectives differ per type of...
New release: Strategic Resource Management and more
Those who work in change are never without work. There are always more project ideas than can be served, based on the available capacity. But an unhealthy workload can lead to dissatisfaction or even a burn-out. And the feeling that projects just won't end. Or doubt...
Strategic Resource Management Webinar
On June 22, 2023, we are hosting a free webinar led by Marco Efftink on Strategic Resource Management. Sign up today.
The roles involved in Strategic Resource Management
With Strategic Resource Management we can identify various roles involved, depending on the context, industry, and structure of the organization. Some of the key roles include:The executive or management team has a strategic role in setting the direction and...
Fortes is taking action in connection with the outbreak of the Corona virus.
That is why we will work from home as much as possible until April 6. Fortes is well prepared to be able to carry out all work 'remotely'. As a customer, you will therefore only notice something of this. All support (by telephone and e-mail) is handled in the way you...
Fortes Change Cloud: standard or premium edition?
From 2018, the Principal Toolbox has not only been renamed – Fortes Change Cloud – but all kinds of new functionalities in the form of apps have also been added in the field of portfolio management, project management, strategy mapping, management dashboards and (scaled) agile. With the introduction of these new apps, two editions are available: the standard edition and the premium edition.
80% have already updated to Fortes Change Cloud
80% of all former Principal Toolbox users have already been updated to Fortes Change Cloud. The update from Principal Toolbox to Fortes Change Cloud standard edition is completely free of charge, both when using a local server (on-premise) and an online environment (cloud).
Highlights: BPUG seminar – 13 June 2017
On Tuesday 13 June, the 20th edition of the annual BPUG seminar was held in the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. This years anniversary edition was themed 'BPUG 2017: Next Practices'. The seminar was again a great success, with over 400 professionals visiting. As the proud main...
Principal Toolbox has a new name: Fortes Change Cloud
Behind the scenes, Fortes has been busy improving the Principal Toolbox to support you in the years to come. In anticipation of the formal release of the new version of the Principal Toolbox, it has been given a name for the future: Fortes Change Cloud. Release...
Fortes Solutions is moving!
As of 1 January 2017, our offices in Enschede and Amersfoort will have moved to new, more spacious offices. The office in Enschede will be located at Capitool 15 (7521 PL - Enschede). Our new location offers...