Some clients have trouble understanding the difference between the 3 objects in Workfront. What is the best practice to explain the difference when trying to structure a Group or team into Workfront.
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An analogy I’ve heard WF themselves use to explain this in their trainings:
Portfolio = file cabinet
Program = folders in the file cabinet
Project = docs in the folders in the file cabinet
A project (doc) should live in a portfolio (cabinet) but doesn’t necessity need a program (folder). If you have a lot of related projects under a portfolio, best to group them in a program.
Common examples:
Portfolio: A client or account or a business line
Program: Segments of work type or campaigns within the account or products under a business line
Project: Actual projects/deliverables within the campaign or for a certain product under its product line program
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An analogy I’ve heard WF themselves use to explain this in their trainings:
Portfolio = file cabinet
Program = folders in the file cabinet
Project = docs in the folders in the file cabinet
A project (doc) should live in a portfolio (cabinet) but doesn’t necessity need a program (folder). If you have a lot of related projects under a portfolio, best to group them in a program.
Common examples:
Portfolio: A client or account or a business line
Program: Segments of work type or campaigns within the account or products under a business line
Project: Actual projects/deliverables within the campaign or for a certain product under its product line program
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This is excellent description, thank you.
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I use these concepts when training people on Workfront with great response. I've seen the lightbulb turn on in people's faces.
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These are also standard project management terms defined in the PMBOK by PMI (Project Management Institute). They weren't created by Workfront.
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