{"id":48016,"date":"2025-01-12T07:04:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T12:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp266329.wpdns.ca\/?p=48016"},"modified":"2025-06-26T15:59:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T19:59:55","slug":"choosing-the-right-projects-a-key-to-achieving-the-organizations-strategic-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eficio.ca\/en\/blog\/choosing-the-right-projects-a-key-to-achieving-the-organizations-strategic-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Projects: a Key to Realizing the Organization&#8217;s Strategic Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"48016\" class=\"elementor elementor-48016 elementor-47007\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fd4504b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fd4504b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-06ce85b\" data-id=\"06ce85b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31afc66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"31afc66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1732\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Choosing-the-Right-Projects.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-48021\" alt=\"Choosing the Right Projects: A Key to Achieving the Organization&#039;s Strategic Plan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Choosing-the-Right-Projects.jpg 1732w, https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Choosing-the-Right-Projects-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Choosing-the-Right-Projects-1024x404.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Choosing-the-Right-Projects-768x303.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Choosing-the-Right-Projects-1536x607.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Choosing-the-Right-Projects-700x276.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1732px) 100vw, 1732px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8e6e586 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8e6e586\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0321c76\" data-id=\"0321c76\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38c41c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38c41c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 17px;\">Choosing the right projects is a strategic lever for any organization wishing to optimize its resources and maximize its impact. By using continuous evaluation and review methods, companies can not only achieve their objectives in a more targeted manner but also position themselves flexibly to face future challenges. The project management office is a good way to implement these best practices.   <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-be61225 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"be61225\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-145960b\" data-id=\"145960b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd2e7b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonial\" data-id=\"dd2e7b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"testimonial.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta elementor-has-image elementor-testimonial-image-position-aside\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/alain-preview.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26838\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-name\">Alain Marchildon<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-job\">President Eficio<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c2a6991\" data-id=\"c2a6991\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-774dc61 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"774dc61\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5ef28da\" data-id=\"5ef28da\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58a914d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58a914d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">In an environment where resources are limited and priorities are rapidly evolving, organizations must choose their projects carefully. A judicious selection of projects aligned with the strategic plan not only maximizes the contribution of each initiative to overall objectives but also ensures efficient resource allocation. This article explores the essential steps for choosing and managing priority projects to support the company&#8217;s strategy. <\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde'; font-size: 19px; color: #000000;\">1. Defining Strategic Alignment in Project Management <\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">The first step towards effective project selection is understanding strategic alignment. This means that each selected project must address the organization&#8217;s main objectives, whether it&#8217;s growth, innovation, profitability, or sustainable development. A project that doesn&#8217;t align with these priorities risks diluting the overall effort, adding costs and work without added value. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">Defining strategic priorities involves clear communication at all levels, so that each project manager knows in which direction to focus their efforts. For this, leaders can use planning tools such as the strategy map, which helps visualize key objectives and the initiatives needed to achieve them. Each prioritized project should be linked to an initiative on the strategy map. <\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde'; font-size: 19px; color: #000000;\">2. Methods for Identifying Priority Projects <\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">Once strategic priorities are established, the most relevant projects must be chosen. This maximizes return on investment and avoids dispersing efforts. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">The following diagram illustrates how project prioritization and selection are integrated into the activities of the project management office.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36579 size-large\" title=\"Project Management Office Management\" src=\"http:\/\/wp266329.wpdns.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PMO-diagram-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PMO-diagram-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PMO-diagram-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PMO-diagram-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PMO-diagram-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PMO-diagram-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PMO-diagram-539x303.png 539w, https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PMO-diagram.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\"><br \/>To choose the right projects, several methods exist. They allow filtering and ranking projects according to three criteria: their contribution to objectives, their feasibility, and their risk level. These tools facilitate decision-making and clarify the roadmap of priorities. <\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">A. The Strategic Impact Matrix<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">The strategic impact matrix is an effective visual tool. It evaluates projects according to two axes: their impact on objectives and their operational feasibility. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">By placing each project in the matrix, those with high impact and high feasibility are easily distinguished. These projects are prioritized. Conversely, those with low impact or feasibility can be delayed or discarded. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">Divided into four quadrants, the matrix helps prioritize according to resources and needs. &#8220;Quick wins&#8221; require few resources and bring immediate results. &#8220;Major strategic projects&#8221; demand more investment but support the long-term vision. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Example of a strategic impact matrix:<\/strong> In this example, Eficio has enriched the impact matrix by indicating in the size of the bubble the number of people potentially impacted by this project <\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51235 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/wp266329.wpdns.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Capture-decran-le-2025-06-26-a-15.56.22-1024x671.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Capture-decran-le-2025-06-26-a-15.56.22-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Capture-decran-le-2025-06-26-a-15.56.22-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Capture-decran-le-2025-06-26-a-15.56.22-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Capture-decran-le-2025-06-26-a-15.56.22-700x459.jpg 700w, https:\/\/eficio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Capture-decran-le-2025-06-26-a-15.56.22.jpg 1394w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><strong>B. Project Scoring<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">Project scoring is a quantitative method that assigns a score based on weighted criteria. These include: return on investment, strategic alignment, urgency, and required resources. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">This approach standardizes evaluation and facilitates project comparison. By setting thresholds for each criterion, the company can better prioritize its initiatives. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">One of its key advantages: it promotes collaborative and transparent decision-making. Each criterion is objectively evaluated, which strengthens stakeholder buy-in. Strategic choices are thus based on concrete data rather than impressions. <br \/><\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">C. Value-added Analysis<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">Value-added analysis focuses on the unique contribution of each project. It assesses each project&#8217;s ability to create value for the company, whether by increasing revenue, improving efficiency, or strengthening market position. By using a value-added approach, the organization can target projects that have a tangible effect on its overall performance. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">This method also encourages teams to identify and evaluate indirect benefits of projects, such as learning effects or potential synergies with other initiatives. A project that offers high value return can then be prioritized even if it presents technical challenges, as long as the potential gain justifies the investment. <\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; text-decoration: underline;\">D. Risk and Feasibility Assessment<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">Risk and feasibility assessment is a necessary complement to avoid strategic projects jeopardizing operations or consuming more resources than anticipated. By analyzing potential risks, such as technical constraints, resistance to change, and internal dependencies, the company can establish mitigation plans and avoid surprise effects that could delay priority initiatives. <\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">By considering project feasibility alongside strategic importance, organizations ensure smoother execution. This also allows for planning fallback solutions for risky projects while maintaining a stable course on priorities. <\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><strong>E. Stakeholder Involvement in the Selection Process<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">Stakeholder involvement is crucial for validating project choices. By involving them in the selection process, a better understanding and greater adherence to decisions are ensured. Stakeholders, whether internal or external, bring varied perspectives that enrich project evaluation and allow anticipation of potential needs or resistances. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">Collaborative scoring workshops or feedback sessions can be organized to obtain their insights, ensuring that selected projects meet the expectations of end users and managers, and are feasible within the company&#8217;s framework. <\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde'; font-size: 19px; color: #000000;\">3. Optimizing Resources Based on Priorities <\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 17px;\">In a context of limited resources, it is crucial to allocate these resources optimally to priority projects. This means assigning budgets, time, and skills according to the strategic value of projects. To do this, a flexible planning is essential, as it allows for adjustments if unforeseen events occur. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 17px;\">This proactive resource management helps reduce bottlenecks where certain projects are blocked due to capacity constraints. Moreover, by maximizing the alignment of resources with priority projects, the company strengthens its operational efficiency and its ability to achieve its objectives. <\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 19px; font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde'; color: #000000;\"><strong>4. Review Mechanisms and Priority Adjustment <\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">Strategic priorities evolve. It is therefore essential to regularly reassess projects to ensure they continue to meet the organization&#8217;s objectives. Periodic portfolio reviews allow for checking project alignment and adjusting priorities if necessary. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">This process, called &#8216;realignment&#8217;, allows maintaining the course on strategy while remaining flexible in the face of changes. In some cases, projects may be suspended or stopped if their relevance decreases compared to updated objectives, thus freeing up resources for higher value-added initiatives. <\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\"><strong>5. Success Indicators for Effective Strategic Alignment <\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">Finally, it is important to measure the effectiveness of strategic alignment through performance indicators. KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) such as contribution rate to objectives, project cycle time, and profitability help evaluate whether the chosen projects truly contribute to the company&#8217;s results. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #000000;\">Rigorous monitoring of projected versus realized benefits allows for refinement of the project selection process for future initiatives. This data, analyzed periodically, provides valuable feedback that guides decisions and strengthens the effectiveness of the project portfolio. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 17px;\">In conclusion, choosing the right projects is a strategic lever for any organization wishing to optimize its resources and maximize its impact. By using continuous evaluation and review methods, companies can not only achieve their objectives in a more targeted manner but also position themselves agilely in the face of future challenges. <\/span><\/p><div class=\"blog_single blog_holder\"><article id=\"post-46859\" class=\"post-46859 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-articles\"><div class=\"post_content_holder\"><div class=\"post_text\"><div class=\"post_text_inner\"><div class=\"elementor elementor-46859\" data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"46859\"><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-457194f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"457194f\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0a82440\" data-id=\"0a82440\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9557884 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9557884\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p>Learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/eficio.ca\/en\/cio-office\/project-management-office-pmo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project management office (PMO) implementation services<\/a> to ensure the success of your projects.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right projects is a strategic lever for any organization wishing to optimize its resources and maximize its impact. 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