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Master Strategic Portfolio Management with new in-app learning

By Kristen Reynolds posted 2 days ago

  

The power of unified portfolio management 

Are you struggling with tracking resources and costs while maintaining strategic alignment across your enterprise portfolios? Many organizations struggle with fragmented visibility, unable to see how their workforce, budgets, and execution efforts connect to strategic goals in real time. 

Built on IBM Targetprocess, the Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) Control Center unifies strategic planning, work execution, workforce optimization, and financial management in one system and provides visibility across roles, priorities, and resources with a centralized executive dashboard. It streamlines goal alignment, progress monitoring, risk response, and funding workflows in a user-friendly interface. Now, with in-app training, you can master these capabilities faster than ever. 

Strategic portfolio management isn't just about having the right tools, it's about knowing how to use them effectively. We're excited to announce new in-app training guides that help you unlock the full value of SPM Control Center right when and where you need it, so everyone in your organization can leverage SPM Control Center to drive measurable outcomes. No more searching for documentation or waiting for training sessions. Simply access the training hub and let our interactive tours show you the way. 

Overview of the new learning experience  

Introducing Deepak 

Meet Deepak, your virtual guide who walks you through everything you need to know to get started.  

Guided learning journey with step-by-step walkthroughs  

Interactive tours guide you through SPM Control Center's most impactful capabilities, so you can learn while you work. 

  • Chapter 1: Getting started with SPM Control Center  

    • Get an overview of SPM Control Center and learn basic navigation.  

  • Chapter 2: Dashboard navigation  

    • Learn more about how to filter and drill down on your new dashboards. 

  • Chapter 3: Priorities dashboard  

    • Align strategic goals with related projects, OKRs, and progress tracking. See how your organization's top priorities connect to actual delivery. 

  • Chapter 4: Manage funding requests  

    • Submit, view, and track funding requests tied to key portfolio initiatives. Connect investments to outcomes with clear funding flows. 

  • Chapter 5: Manage alerts  

    • Stay ahead of issues with visual flags for delivery delays, work progress anomalies, and financial risks. Identify problems before they escalate. 

  • Chapter 6: Workforce management dashboard  

    • Manage workforce composition and optimize the allocation of headcount and capacity. Understand where your people are deployed and where bottlenecks exist. 

  • Chapter 7: Work dashboard  

    • Monitor delivery progress, risks, and completion trends across both agile and traditional projects. Get real-time visibility into how work is flowing. 

 

How to get started 

Accessing your in-app training is simple: 

  • Locate the training hub by clicking on the lightbulb icon at the top-right of your screen in SPM Control Center 

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  • Browse available chapters organized by topic and task 

  • Click on a chapter to begin your interactive learning journey 

  • Learn while you work by completing tasks and training simultaneously 

The training hub contains multiple levels and chapters, allowing you to quickly access the information you need, when you need it. 

Benefits across your organization 

SPM Control Center serves multiple roles, and our in-app training is tailored to help each persona get the most value: 

  • CxO Executives gain a strategic view of goals, investments, and measurable outcomes, making faster, data-driven decisions with confidence. 

  • EPMO Leaders improve portfolio governance with real-time insights, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution. 

  • Resource Managers optimize workforce allocation and capacity planning, reducing bottlenecks and maximizing team productivity. 

  • Product Owners track product-specific progress and delivery metrics, understanding how their work ladders up to strategic objectives. 

  • Program Managers align programs with funding and organizational priorities, demonstrating clear ROI on their initiatives. 

  • Finance Teams gain real-time transparency into spend, budgets, and benefits realization, enabling smarter funding decisions and tighter governance from planning through delivery.

 

Questions? 

Reach out to your Apptio Account Team to explore how SPM Control Center can help your organization connect strategic priorities to execution. They can also connect you with additional resources and training opportunities. 

Ready to transform your portfolio management with guided learning? Log in to IBM Targetprocess and start your SPM journey today. 

 

 

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