In this episode, we explore what it truly takes to build a strategy-first portfolio culture in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Actualize Consulting’s Kurt Rasmussen, Director in the Mortgage and Fixed Income Practice at Actualize Consulting, who brings over 25 years of expertise in project, portfolio, program, and PMO management, joins Manager Caroline Pickering for an insightful conversation. Together, they unpack why so many organizations struggle to align their project portfolios with core business goals, and what it takes to move from a busy collection of initiatives to a portfolio that delivers real, measurable value.

You’ll hear real-world examples, best practices, and actionable insights on project portfolio management (PPM): how it transforms organizational effectiveness, enables smarter prioritization, and fosters a culture of accountability and strategic collaboration. Plus, discover how AI is reshaping portfolio management, streamlining processes, and bringing predictive power to decision-making.

Listen to learn more about:

• Creating a strategy-first mindset for portfolio management that aligns projects with business objectives
• Tools and frameworks (including scorecards and steering committees) that help prioritize high-value initiatives
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) every organization should track to measure real portfolio impact
• Proven ways to keep stakeholders engaged and aligned even as priorities shift
• How AI is transforming project selection, reporting, and predictive analytics in portfolio management

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