The Standard for Portfolio Management – Fourth Edition has been updated to best reflect the current state of portfolio management. It describe the principles that drive accepted good portfolio management practices in today's organizations. It also expands the description of portfolio management to reflect its relation to organizational project management and the organization.

Besides the MSP® 2011 Edition Foundation Courseware - English (ISBN: 9789401804127) publication you are advised to obtain the corresponding publication Managing Successful Programmes 2011 Edition (ISBN: 978 01 133 1327 3). The MSP Foundation Certification is suitable for individuals wanting to demonstrate they have achieved sufficient understanding of the theory of the MSP methodology. MSP represents proven programme management good practice in the successful delivery of transformational change through the application of programme management. MSP has been adopted by many organizations within both the public and private sectors. The core publication, ‘Managing Successful Programmes’, has drawn on the experiences of those who have adopted programme management. Key benefits: • MSP leverages off the real-life expertise of the global programme management community, offering practical, relevant, current accessible guidance • The new exams highlight real world applications that equip professionals for success in Programme management This Courseware is suited for the MSP 2011 Edition Foundation exam and contains two sample foundation level exams.

Optimize IT Governance and Achieve Business Excellence In the world of information technology and corporate governance, COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) stands as a guiding framework for effective IT management. "Mastering COBIT" is your comprehensive guide to understanding and harnessing the potential of this renowned framework, empowering you to achieve efficient IT governance and drive business success. About the Book: As technology's role in business operations expands, the need for robust IT governance becomes essential. "Mastering COBIT" offers an in-depth exploration of this essential framework—an indispensable toolkit for IT professionals, auditors, and managers. This book caters to both newcomers and experienced learners aiming to excel in implementing, optimizing, and aligning IT processes using COBIT. Key Features: COBIT Essentials: Begin by understanding the core principles of COBIT. Learn about the framework's structure, domains, and components that facilitate effective IT governance. Implementing COBIT: Dive into the process of implementing COBIT. Explore methods for assessing IT processes, identifying gaps, and creating action plans for improvement. Process Framework: Grasp the art of using the COBIT process framework. Understand how to define and manage processes that ensure IT aligns with business objectives. Risk Management: Explore risk management in the context of COBIT. Learn how to identify, assess, and mitigate IT-related risks to protect the organization's assets. Performance Measurement: Understand the significance of performance measurement in IT governance. Learn how to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and measure IT process effectiveness. Alignment with Standards: Delve into COBIT's alignment with other standards and frameworks. Explore how COBIT complements ISO 27001, ITIL, and other industry best practices. IT Governance Best Practices: Grasp real-world applications of COBIT in IT governance. From compliance to strategic alignment, discover the diverse applications of the framework. Case Studies: Gain insights from real-world case studies that showcase successful implementations of COBIT in various industries and organizational contexts. Why This Book Matters: In an era of digital transformation, mastering COBIT offers a competitive advantage. "Mastering COBIT" empowers IT professionals, auditors, and managers to leverage this proven framework, enabling them to establish efficient IT governance, manage risks, and align technology with business objectives. Elevate IT Governance for Business Excellence: In the landscape of information technology and corporate governance, COBIT is a cornerstone for achieving operational excellence. "Mastering COBIT" equips you with the knowledge needed to leverage this powerful framework, enabling you to optimize IT governance, manage risks, and drive business success. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or new to the world of COBIT, this book will guide you in building a solid foundation for effective IT governance and alignment. Your journey to mastering COBIT starts here. © 2023 Cybellium Ltd. All rights reserved. www.cybellium.com

This book is intended as a self-study guide for the VeriSMTM Foundation, VeriSMTM Essentials, and VeriSMTM Plus qualifications. It also supports classroom and online courses for these qualifications. It is based on the requirements of the syllabuses for these three qualifications (Certification requirements for the VeriSMTM Foundation, VeriSMTM Essentials, and VeriSMTM Plus, a publication of the IFDC – International Foundation for Digital Competence). This guide is also useful for all professionals and organizations involved in delivering value to customers through the development, delivery, operation and/or promotion of services. VeriSMTM Foundation, VeriSMTM Essentials and VeriSMTM Plus prove to be useful to both professionals at the very start of their service management career and also to experienced professionals who need access to a simple service management approach. It refers to the information contained in the VeriSM handbook, “VeriSMTM - A service management approach for the digital age” - published by Van Haren Publishing. This guide has been developed for anyone who works with products and services and will be of particular interest to: graduates and undergraduates, managers (who want to understand how to leverage evolving management practices), service owners and service managers (who need to bring their skills up to date and understand how service management has changed), executives and IT professionals (who need to understand the impact of evolving management practices and new technologies on their role).

This research-based book takes an organization-wide perspective to describe the governance and governmentality for projects in organizations. Governance of projects defines and directs the ways managers of projects, programs, and project portfolios carry out their work. Governmentality is the way the managers of these managers present themselves to those they lead. Governance and Governmentality for Projects starts with introducing existing theories, models and paradigms for governance and governmentality. It then develops a chronological framework of the ways governance and governmentality for projects is enabled in organizations, how it subsequently unfolds in organizations of different types and sectors, and the consequences of different governance approaches for project results, trust, control, and ethical issues in projects. Special emphasis is given to the link between corporate governance and the governance of project, programs and project portfolios. Three real-life case studies exemplify the research findings described in the book. Through its structure this book describes the development of governance and governmentality in the realm of projects from its organizational origins, via observable practices, to expected consequences of different implementations. Aimed at academics, post-graduate students in business and management, reflective practitioners, standards or policy developers, those in governance roles and others in need of a detailed knowledge of the spectrum of project related governance in organizations, this book will help develop a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical underpinnings of the subject, their interaction, and implications for implementation. This allows for understanding and developing of both generic and idiosyncratic governance structures, such as those needed in project-based organizations.

Implementing Project Portfolio Management addresses the "how-tos" of portfolio management. It is designed for three primary audience groups: Business Executives, Portfolio Leaders and Practitioners, and Portfolio Thinkers. The authors provide insights on how to apply the performance management domains covered in the standard that are in practice today by introducing tools and templates into their discussion. Far-reaching in its impact on portfolio management practitioners, thinkers, stakeholders, and the wider project management community, this guide envisions the continued transformation of portfolio management with the changing needs of organizations and advances in technology.

Service Integration and Management (SIAM™) Foundation Body of Knowledge (BoK), Second edition has been updated to reflect changes to the market and is the official guide for the EXIN SIAM™ Foundation certification. Prepare for your SIAM™ Foundation exam and understand how SIAM can benefit your organization!

The digital transformation of public sectors, economies and societies is generating challenges as well as opportunities for governments. Robust public governance is needed to respond to these challenges, reap the full benefits of digital and data-driven government, and encourage a holistic, systemic transformation.

While boards acknowledge they bear ultimate responsibility and accountability for their organizations' affairs, governance quality is often far from optimal. The High- Performance Board offers pragmatic and candid advice about what your board must do to maximize performance and contributions. The authors provide sixty-four principles designed to help your board achieve peak performance. They describe every principle in detail and present best practices and practical applications for each one. Each section of the book concludes with a board check-up-a set of questions that can be used to assess your board in light of the principles. A quick read for busy board members, this book is the ultimate board "drivers' manual."

Written for IT service managers, consultants and other practitioners in IT governance, risk and compliance, this practical book discusses all the key concepts of COBIT®5, and explains how to direct the governance of enterprise IT (GEIT) using the COBIT®5 framework. The book also covers the main frameworks and standards supporting GEIT, discusses the ideas of enterprise and governance, and shows the path from corporate governance to the governance of enterprise IT.