The CIO's Guide to
Breakthrough Performance
Applying the Best of Critical Chain, Agile, and Lean
By Michael Hannan, Wolfram Müller & Hilbert Robinson
This training is dedicated to equipping you with actionable techniques, drawn from a blend of leading project management methodologies, with one clear goal: optimizing the performance of your project portfolio.
What Makes This Approach Unique?
Drastically improving project portfolio flow and ROI performance through cross-methodology insights and performance-driven techniques.
Practical Techniques
Focused on real-world tools and frameworks that can be immediately applied to your organization's project portfolio.
Cross-Methodology Insights
Integrates best practices from multiple methodologies, ensuring you get the most effective solution for every situation.
Performance-Driven
Every technique is chosen to increase the probability of project success, speed up delivery, and maximize business impact.
Who Should Attend?
CIOs
IT PMO Directors
Project Managers
Business Value Leaders
Anyone responsible for driving project success and business value in their organization.
Key Benefits
Identify & Overcome Barriers
Learn what holds portfolios back and how to break through performance barriers that have been limiting your organization's potential.
Best-Tool-for-the-Job
Discover which tools and methods work best for specific portfolio challenges—no more one-size-fits-all approaches.
High-Performance Culture
Foster a culture of continuous improvement that drives project success.
Industry Endorsements
Trusted by leaders who have transformed their organizations with these techniques.
"Highlights the framework's power to boost project success rates."
Bobby German
Former CIO of NASA
"Praises the clarity and impact of the approach for IT project portfolios."
Laura Barnard
CEO of PMO Strategies
"Commends the innovative, stress-reducing techniques that drive productivity."
J. Kendall Lott
CEO of M Powered Strategies
Methodologies Integrated
The best of three proven approaches, combined for maximum impact.
Critical Chain
Focus on the constraint, buffer management, and resource optimization for predictable project delivery.
Agile
Iterative delivery, rapid feedback loops, and adaptive planning for changing requirements.
Lean
Eliminate waste, optimize flow, and create value through continuous improvement.
Program Details
Duration
1-2 Days (customizable)
Audience
C-Suite & Senior Leadership
Format
On-site, Virtual, or Hybrid
Certification
Certificate of Completion
What You'll Walk Away With
- Clear understanding of portfolio performance barriers
- Practical techniques from Critical Chain, Agile, and Lean
- Framework for selecting the right tool for each challenge
- Strategies for building high-performance team culture
- Actionable roadmap for your organization
- Access to ongoing support and resources
PDU Information
Earn Up to 16 PDUs / Contact Hours
Up to
16
PDUs / Contact Hours
PMI Talent Triangle™
Elevate your executive credentials while transforming portfolio performance.
The CIO's Guide program delivers up to 16 contact hours of structured executive education (based on the 2-day format). These hours are eligible for self-reporting as Professional Development Units (PDUs) toward PMI certification maintenance.
PDUs are self-reported through PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements System (CCRS). Approval is not automatic—final acceptance of all claimed PDUs rests with PMI.
PDU acceptance is subject to PMI's review. Flip Management and IACA are independent training providers and are not endorsed by, affiliated with, or authorized by the Project Management Institute. PMI®, PMP®, and PMI Talent Triangle™ are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.