From strategy to execution: Building an adaptable portfolio plan that delivers in 2026

Описание: Annual planning has never been easy, but it’s also never been more difficult. For PPM leaders, the challenge isn’t just choosing what to do — it’s translating corporate strategy into a portfolio plan that is achievable, measurable, and built for constant change.

In this session, you’ll learn a modern approach to annual planning that empowers PPM leaders with practical ways to connect teams’ work to top-level goals, evaluate tradeoffs and seamlessly reprioritize, and establish KPIs that prove impact early and often.

Panelists:
Andy Jordan, ProjectManagement.com | Moderator
Sterling Shury, Smartsheet | Senior Director, Strategic Transformation
Pamela Clapp, Memorial Health | Manager, IS Standards and Performance
A.J. Soll, ImproveComp | Co-Founder

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0:00 - Introduction

4:27 - What worked well when navigating disruption in 2025 that you’ll carry into 2026 planning?

12:26 - What frameworks help you evaluate strategic objectives and turn them into executable initiatives?

19:41 - How do you prioritize when everything feels “important,” especially amid constrained resources and strong stakeholder opinions?

27:11 - How do you prevent teams from jumping into tactics without strategic clarity? How do you maintain ongoing transparency and alignment?

34:35 - Where does AI provide the most meaningful improvements in portfolio planning today, and what caveats should teams keep in mind?

42:23 - What KPIs help prove portfolio impact early, long before final outcomes or ROI can be delivered?

46:18 - Key takeaways recap
48:14 - Q&A and PDU instructions