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Portfolio Summary Template

A portfolio summary gives executives one view of all projects. This template rolls up health, top risks, dependencies, and the decisions leadership needs to make.

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The business problem it solves

Without a portfolio view, leaders cannot see which projects are at risk or where to focus attention and resources.

Who should use it

  • PMO directors and portfolio managers
  • Executives overseeing delivery
  • Program leaders

When to use it

Use it for recurring portfolio reviews and executive reporting.

What this template helps you do

  • Projects by health (RAG)
  • Top portfolio risks
  • Cross-project dependencies
  • Resource concerns
  • Decisions needed
Inside the template
  1. Projects by health
  2. Top risks
  3. Dependencies
  4. Resource concerns
  5. Decisions needed

How it connects to the PMOstart 5D Lifecycle

This template supports the Drive stage of the PMOstart 5D Lifecycle. It also maps to these related lifecycles, where you can see how the work fits the bigger delivery picture:

Portfolio Management LifecycleGovernance LifecycleProgram Management Lifecycle

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

A leadership-level rollup of all projects showing health, risks, dependencies, and the decisions executives need to make.

Monthly is common, with a consistent format so leaders can spot trends across reviews.

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