Initiating and Aligning a Portfolio – Individual

Review the a company’s background determined by your instructor (e.g. Walt Disney Company). Consider an assignment as a new portfolio manager in one of the lines of business (choose either movies, theme parks or hotels). Describe what information is needed and what actions should be taken in order to set up the portfolio. Please provide references for any tools or techniques and approaches you would recommend using. Limit your assignment to 3 pages.

This should not include a title page or references. You may include addendum items as needed.

Components    % of Grade
Content/Requirements    60%
Style and Mechanics    20%
APA Style (citations/references)    10%
Organization    10%
TOTAL    100%

References

Alfred, G. W. (2010). Strategic analysis and choice: A structured approach. New York, NY: Business Expert Press. 

Martinelli, R., Waddell, J., & Rahschulte, T. (2014). Program management for improved business results (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. 

Project Management Institute (2013). The standard for portfolio management (3rd ed.). Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute. 

Project Management Institute (2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge: PMBOK Guide (6th ed.). Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute.