'Jenner's book hits the nail on the head in these challenging times when every investment should make a difference. He not only gives advice on why you really should be focussing right now on effective Portfolio Management which includes prioritisation, optimisation, management and real benefits delivery but more importantly sound advice with 20 practical hints and tips on how you go about making it happen in your organisation. My advice is read this and act now, it is never too late to start... - Paul Hirst, Head of Programme and Project Management, Departmental Transformation Portfolio, HMRC 'Capturing the essence of business change benefits is an art form with a strong practical edge. It requires an understanding of the underlying business and its cost and value 'drivers' and how any change programme might impact their work. As important are the risks that change brings. Steve's work has been a practical illustration of how clear business planning and competent project management can define and deliver cashable benefits to any business and to Government in particular. In my experience he is the leader in this field and has encouraged me greatly that we can change and repair the damage caused by repeated failures to deliver' - Andrew Gay, Chief Information Officer, Ministry of Justice. 'Rich in case studies and research from industry and academia, this highly accessible text makes a significant, practical and authoritative contribution to portfolio management at a period when the Government’s focus on effective realisation of appropriate benefits places PPM professionalism at the heart of its agenda.' - Andrew Bragg, Chief Executive, Association for Project Management 'Stephen’s book demonstrates a much broader understanding of the power of value-led portfolio management than the project label implies - in today's world of IT-enabled change he recognizes the need to continually manage the relationship between investments, programmes of change and
