A.The portfolio governance body makes informed decisions on the composition of the portfolio

B.Initiatives will be started without considering their fit with the current portfolio

C.Resources, risks and dependencies will be efficiently and effectively managed

D.Resources are re-allocated when required resulting in the portfolio remaining strategically aligned

A.Risk management

B.Management by exception

C.Balance

D.Energized change culture

A.Ensuring the Portfolio Manager champions the implementation of Portfolio Management

B.Creating a clear decision-making structure so that decisions are made swiftly and in line with business strategy

C.Prioritizing the portfolio on the basis of resource availability

D.Endorsing the decisions the Portfolio Office make about the composition of the portfolio

A.Introduction of standard forms for estimating the programme and project staff required on initiatives

B.The management board agree the high-level objectives for the portfolio

C.Prioritizing change initiatives on the basis of risk/achievability and return/attractiveness

D.Releasing funding for change initiatives as they complete each stage gate