Seven decades of project portfolio management research (1950-2019) and perspectives for the future

Lars Kristian Hansen; Per Svejvig

doi:10.1177/87569728221089537

Seven decades of project portfolio management research (1950-2019) and perspectives for the future

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Abstract

Although project portfolio management (PPM) has been on the research agenda for at least seven decades [1950-2019], the number of contributions on the topic continues to grow. Literature reviews help us to integrate and build on what we already know and to understand where we came from. However, reviews proving a shared historical narrative of the discipline are scarce but key. Thus, we trace the literature back to its origin, building and synthesizing our historical narrative into a model. We evaluate what has already happened and what will most likely shape the future.

Original language	English
Journal	Project Management Journal
Volume	53
Issue	3
Pages (from-to)	277-294
Number of pages	18
ISSN	8756-9728
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/87569728221089537
Publication status	Published - Jun 2022

Keywords

Project portfolio management
Historical analysis
Narrative literature review
Temporarity
Governance
Strategy orientated portfolios
Project as a practice
readiness to change
strategy-oriented portfolios
narrative literature review
project portfolio management
temporarity
project as a practice
governance
historical analysis
INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS
DYNAMIC CAPABILITIES
DECISION-MAKING
ENGAGED SCHOLARSHIP
SELECTION PROBLEM
RISK-MANAGEMENT
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
SUCCESS
AGILE DEVELOPMENT
VALUE CREATION

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1 Conference article

Principper i Projektporteføljeledelse
Hansen, L. K. & Svejvig, P., 2023, In: DPL Magasinet. 2023, Særnummer, p. 14-15 2 p.
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Guest lecture: Project Portfolio Management (based on research by Hansen and Svejvig (2022:2023)
Hansen, L. K. (Lecturer)
1 Nov 2024
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Collaborating with a leading energy provider to improve project portfolio management (PPM) by utilizing principles
Hansen, L. K. (Lecturer)
15 Apr 2024
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Principles in Project Portfolio Management
Hansen, L. K. (Lecturer) & Svejvig, P. (Other)
10 Jan 2024
Activity: Presentations, memberships, ownership and other activities › Lecture and oral contribution

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Our video presentation has achieved a remarkable feat, amassing 50,000 views
Hansen, L. K.
15/04/2024
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Our video presentation has reached a momentous milestone, accumulating 25,000 views. That is not all, our live session drew participation from 3,700 viewers
Hansen, L. K.
30/11/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media

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Seven decades of project portfolio management research (1950-2019) and perspectives for the future

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Principper i Projektporteføljeledelse

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Guest lecture: Project Portfolio Management (based on research by Hansen and Svejvig (2022:2023)

Collaborating with a leading energy provider to improve project portfolio management (PPM) by utilizing principles

Principles in Project Portfolio Management

Press/Media

Our video presentation has achieved a remarkable feat, amassing 50,000 views

Our video presentation has reached a momentous milestone, accumulating 25,000 views. That is not all, our live session drew participation from 3,700 viewers

Cite this