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1. 1. Implementing Strategy through PPM in an Internal Development Department

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Projekt, innovationer och entreprenörskap

   Author : Simon Millard; [2023]
   Keywords : project portfolio management; project management; portfolio management; PPM; PBO; PMO; PMI; PM; SPM; project based organization; strategy; portfolio strategy; project portfolio structuring; portfolio structuring framework; resource allocation; matrix organization; strategic effectiveness; strategic alignment; aggregate planning; project evaluation; portfolio prioritization; project prioritization; prioritization method; portfolio selection; project selection; portfolio balancing; project scoring; portfolio budgeting; portfolio roadmap; project screening; projektportfölj; projekt portfölj; projekt-portfölj; portföljhantering; projektorganisation; projekt organisation; resursallokering;

   Abstract : The focus of strategy research has long revolved around strategy formulation rather thanstrategy implementation, despite the evidence indicating that intended strategies are rarelyachieved. Project portfolio management, PPM, assumes a crucial role in enabling strategyimplementation and can be regarded as a representation of the organization's actual pursuedstrategy. READ MORE

3. 2. Enabling Portfolio-driven Idea Generation for Radical Innovation : A Case Study of an Innovation Hub in the Construction Industry

   University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

   Author : Helena Habberstad; Klara Lövgren; [2022]
   Keywords : Idea generation; Radical Innovation; Portfolio Management; Scenario-based Portfolio Management; Construction industry; Open Innovation; Innovation Partnerships; Crowdsourcing; Innovation networks; Innovation hub; Idégenerering; Radikal Innovation; Portföljhantering; Scenariobaserad Portföljhantering; Byggindustri; Öppen Innovation; Innovationspartnerskap; Crowdsourcing; Innovationsnätverk; Innovationshubb;

   Abstract : Innovation has proven to be an important way for companies to be competitive and relevant in a dynamic market. The construction industry has tended to focus on incremental innovations and is not as familiar with methods for developing radical innovations. READ MORE

4. 3. Hierarchical Clustering in Risk-Based Portfolio Construction

   University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

   Author : Natasha Nanakorn; Elin Palmgren; [2021]
   Keywords : Portfolio construction; asset allocation; risk-based asset allocation; hierarchical clustering; agglomerative clustering; hierarchical risk parity; risk; volatility; Portföljallokering; portföljhantering; portföljmetoder; riskbaserad portföljallokering; hierarkisk klustring; agglomerativ klustring; risk; volatilitet;

   Abstract : Following the global financial crisis, both risk-based and heuristic portfolio construction methods have received much attention from both academics and practitioners since these methods do not rely on the estimation of expected returns and as such are assumed to be more stable than Markowitz's traditional mean-variance portfolio. In 2016, Lopéz de Prado presented the Hierarchical Risk Parity (HRP), a new approach to portfolio construction which combines hierarchical clustering of assets with a heuristic risk-based allocation strategy in order to increase stability and improve out-of-sample performance. READ MORE

5. 4. Private Equity Portfolio Management and Positive Alphas

   University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

   Author : Rikard Franksson; [2020]
   Keywords : Nordic private equity performance; private equity valuation; CAPM; portfolio optimization; multivariate linear regression; quadratic optimization; Nordiskt privatkapitals prestation; värdering av privatkapital; CAPM; portföljoptimering; multipel linjär regression; kvadratisk optimering;

   Abstract : This project aims to analyze Nordic companies active in the sector of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and does this in two parts. Part I entails analyzing public companies to construct a valuation model aimed at predicting the enterprise value of private companies. READ MORE

6. 5. Towards scaled agility : A case study on successfully initiating agile transformations at large banks

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Erik Storå; [2020]
   Keywords : Agile; Scaled agile; Agile portfolio management; Scrum; SAFe; Lean product development; Change management; Organizational design; Organizational culture;

   Abstract : Large banks are facing challenges from a new regulatory and competitive landscape which have led to 30 % of banks adopting agile using the Scaled agile framework (SAFe). The transformation process towards agile is complex and has led to a change process covering aspects such as a product development, leadership and organizational design. READ MORE