System and methods for management of external dependencies associated with a project portfolio

摘要

The present invention applies concepts from the graph theory in mathematics and computer science to the management of external dependencies associated with a project portfolio. By viewing components of a project portfolio as nodes (vertices) of a graph, which may also include activities that are external to the project portfolio but depend or impose dependencies on it, a significant and unique business value can be realized. An exemplary embodiment of these concepts is described, demonstrating comprehensive, generic, and flexible system and methods.