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Portfolio scenarios
Portfolio scenarios

Portfolio scenarios

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Table of contents
  • List of portfolio scenarios
  • Creating and modifying a portfolio scenario (frame definition)
  • Modify portfolio scenario
  • Display
  • Planning and resources
  • portfolio data
  • Deepen the analysis
  • Non-exhaustive list of error/information messages
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portfolio Scenario The portfolio Scenario feature allows you to optimize and monitor the realization of projects in terms of :
  • Define a framework (dates, expenses, budget)
  • Identify the right projects and requests to include in the portfolio, based on the framework
  • Dynamically select/deselect projects and requests
  • Visually check that selected projects fit the framework
  • Dynamically adjust the macro scheduling of portfolio projects and requests and dynamically see the impact on the framework
  • Create a portfolio from a valid scenario
  • portfolio scenarios are accessible via a hierarchical right

List of portfolio scenarios

List of portfolio scenarios
List of portfolio scenarios
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Rights required : Access portfolio scenariosAccess portfolio scenarios

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No mass action on the list of portfolio scenarios is possible.

Add

Allows you to add a portfolio scenario. No rights are required when you already have access to scenarios.

DuplicateDuplicate

This button allows you to easily copy a portfolio scenario portfolio predefined framework). No rights are required if you already have access to the scenarios.

EditEdit

Allows you to modify a portfolio scenario. No rights are required when you already have access to the scenarios.

SortSort

This button is used to sort :

  • in ascending order on first click (down arrow)
  • in descending order on second click (arrow up) A third click on this button removes the sorting.

Sorting is performed on the header of a list in the application: list of views, users, projects, etc.

FilterFilter

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We can have a filter All projects or a filter that works with criteria.

This button makes it easy to find the items you're looking for. You can use an already saved filter (private or public) or specify specific filter criteria.

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Once selected, a filter remains active until deselected by the user. When logged out, if a filter was active at logout, it will still be active the next time the user logs in.
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It is possible to filter this list of portfolio scenarios with a filter criterion :
  • ContainsContains

Click on RegisterRegister to apply the filter and CloseClose to return to the list.

SeehistorySeehistory

Displays the list of changes made to this portfolio scenario by all users.

Stocks are sorted from the most recent to the oldest date.

DeleteDelete

Allows you to delete a portfolio scenario. No rights are required if you already have access to the scenarios. A message appears.

Creating and modifying a portfolio scenario (frame definition)

This form allows you to create a new portfolio scenario.

It provides a framework for selecting candidate projects.

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After creation, an email notification is sent to you:

Email for creating a portfolio scenario
Email for creating a portfolio scenario
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If the scenario was created by duplicating another scenario, then the fields are pre-filled with a copy of the source scenario and the label is prefixed with "Copy:". Projects selected and adjustments made in the previous scenario are not retained.

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Rights required : Access portfolio scenariosAccess portfolio scenarios

Here are the fields found in this screen:

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WordingWording

portfolio scenario name. It is important to choose a descriptive name.

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Long labelLong label

Full description of the portfolio strategy

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DescriptionDescription

Description of this portfolio scenario

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CodeCode

Codes are generally entered in uppercase letters and with underscores _ It is important to enter them because they can be useful in case of errors or during import.

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portfolio two portfolio scenarios can have the same code.

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This field cannot be edited once the scenario has been created. You will then need to create a new portfolio scenario.

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statusstatus

Select a status the scenario: approved, draft… By default, the status set to Draft

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periodperiod

This refers to the period which the scenario will be run. For example: from January 2025 to December 2027.

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This field cannot be edited once the scenario has been created. You will then need to create a new portfolio scenario.

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managermanager

This field allows you to select a user to serve as the manager . By default, the user who created manager will be selected.

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StaticStatic

This field allows you to select, one by one, the projects that will be included in the portfolio scenario

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This field cannot be edited once the scenario has been created. You will then need to create a new portfolio scenario.

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SelectionSelection

This field allows you to select the desired projects from the drop-down list. You can check individual projects one by one, or select all of them by checking the first box. If you uncheck a box corresponding to a project, that project will no longer appear in the portfolio project list.

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This field appears if the field StaticStatic has not been checked.

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This field cannot be edited once the scenario has been created. You will then need to create a new portfolio scenario.

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CriteriaCriteria

This field allows you to select the projects that will be included in the portfolio filter criteria:

  • ContainsContains
  • AttachmentsAttachments
  • themetheme
  • user role(s)user role(s)
  • With late milestonesWith late milestones
  • Father projectFather project
  • Start of smoothing of remaining workStart of smoothing of remaining work
  • project templateproject template
  • project managerproject manager
  • statusstatus
  • Start dateStart date
  • End dateEnd date
  • WeatherWeather
  • summary sheet documentsummary sheet document
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This field appears if the field StaticStatic has not been checked.

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This field cannot be edited once the scenario has been created. You will then need to create a new portfolio scenario.

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Project attributesProject attributes

You can add project attributes ProjectProject : profits, weather, etc. This will provide strategic information to refine the scenario. The following project attributes are available:

  • Chain : a string of 225 characters
  • Digital
  • Boolean
  • List
  • Date

The following project attributes are not available:

  • Multi-line
  • Wealthy
  • Image
  • Document

The selected attributes appear as tiles, and you can drag them to reorder them.

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This field cannot be edited once the scenario has been created. You will then need to create a new portfolio scenario.

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Using resourcesUsing resources

Allows you to choose whether to use the scenario with the theme . The associated resource constraint fields appear or disappear depending on this selection.

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This field cannot be edited once the scenario has been created. You will then need to create a new portfolio scenario.

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Using budgetsUsing budgets

Allows you to choose whether to use the scenario with the theme . The associated budget constraint fields appear or disappear depending on this selection.

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This field cannot be edited once the scenario has been created. You will then need to create a new portfolio scenario.

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Resource unitResource unit

This unit is for reference only; it is used solely for display purposes (e.g., JH…)

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resource categoryresource category

This field is used to select the correct category to display the resources for the projects included in the scenario

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This field cannot be edited once the scenario has been created. You will then need to create a new portfolio scenario.

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Min. loadMin. load

This field is used to define a minimum load for resources: the gauge will use this value to determine whether to display the correct assumption. This is for display purposes only. You cannot enter a “maximum” constraint value if a “minimum” constraint value has already been entered, and vice versa.

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You are not required to enter a constraint. If no constraints are defined for resources or budgets, the gauge will serve only as a guide: the total amount will be displayed for reference, but the gauge will always remain green.

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Max. loadMax. load

This field is used to define a maximum load for resources: the gauge will use this data to determine whether the assumption is correct or not. This is for display purposes only. You cannot enter a “maximum” constraint value if a “minimum” constraint value has already been entered, and vice versa.

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You are not required to enter a constraint. If no constraints are defined for resources or budgets, the gauge will serve only as a guide: the total amount will be displayed for reference, but the gauge will always remain green.

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budget unitbudget unit

This currency symbol is for reference only and is used solely for display purposes (e.g., €, $, £…).

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category budgetcategory budget

This field is used to select the correctbudget category budget display the budgets for the projects included in the scenario

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This field cannot be edited once the scenario has been created. You will then need to create a new portfolio scenario.

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Budget minBudget min

This field is used to set a minimum value for budgets: the gauge will use this value to determine whether to display the correct scenario or not. You cannot enter a “maximum” constraint value if a “minimum” constraint value has already been entered, and vice versa.

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You are not required to enter a constraint. If no constraints are defined for resources or budgets, the gauge will serve only as a guide: the total amount will be displayed for reference, but the gauge will always remain green.

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Max. BudgetMax. Budget

This field is used to set a maximum limit for budgets: the gauge will use this value to determine whether to display the correct assumption or not. You cannot enter a "maximum" constraint value if a "minimum" constraint value has already been entered, and vice versa.

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You are not required to enter a constraint. If no constraints are defined for resources or budgets, the gauge will serve only as a guide: the total amount will be displayed for reference, but the gauge will always remain green.

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If multilingual configuration is enabled, an additional field must be filled in a section Multilingual. This field corresponds to the object label in the other language.

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Portfolios can be linked to hierarchies, if their structure link to the object portfolio is defined on Optional or Mandatory.

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The maximum number of candidate projects is set at 1,500.
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Non-exhaustive list of error/information messages

Constraint X cannot have both a MIN value and a MAX value ➡️ You cannot enter both a minimum AND a maximum constraint for resource loads or budget loads

SeehistorySeehistory

Displays the list of changes made to this portfolio scenario by all users.

Stocks are sorted from the most recent to the oldest date.

DuplicateDuplicate

This button allows you to easily copy a portfolio scenario portfolio predefined framework). No rights are required if you already have access to the scenarios.

RegisterRegister

Validates your changes. This may redirect you to the previous page on some screens.

It takes a few moments to create the scenario. The user is then redirected to the list of portfolio scenarios.

DeleteDelete

Allows you to delete a portfolio scenario. No rights are required if you already have access to the scenarios. A message appears.

Go to

Allows you to access the portfolio scenario portfolio its configuration.

Apply

This feature is useful for applying your modifications while continuing to change information on the same page. This button is available when you are modifying an element that has already been created.

Modify portfolio scenario

Several actions can be taken on the portfolio scenario to match the selected projects with the minimum and maximum budget and resource loads.

  1. 🙂☹️ A health block displays the projects selected and the projects available to build a portfolio scenario. Projects added to or removed from the scenario have an impact on this health block: it combines resource and budget gauges.
  2. 👥 The load gauge for the resources, with the minimum/maximum constraint defined in the scenario. If no constraints are defined, then no gauge is displayed. Consolidation totals are accumulated as for other constraint types.
  3. 💸 The load gauge for budgets, with the minimum/maximum constraint defined in the scenario. If no constraints are defined, then no gauge is displayed. Consolidation totals are accumulated in the same way as for other constraint types.
portfolio  scenario: scenario modification screen (candidate projects, associated resources and budgets)
portfolio scenario: scenario modification screen (candidate projects, associated resources and budgets)
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Les jauges : calcul de la couleur Si la contrainte est définie par un minimum : Vert > 105% de la contrainte ≥ Orange ≥ 100% de la contrainte > Rouge Si la contrainte est définie par un maximum : 0 ≤ Vert < 95% de la contrainte ≤ Orange ≤ 100% de la contrainte < Rouge

Modifications to this screen do not affect the projects themselves. Projecthistory is not affected either.

A snapshot is created when the scenario is created, and the scenario data is from that day. The day is shown in the top left-hand corner of the screen. This date may change if you update the data.

This screen automatically saves your changes.

Here are the fields found in this screen:

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WordingWording

This is the text of the proposed bill

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This text cannot be edited on this screen

You can access the relevant project by clicking on its name. If a user does not have permission to view that project, the link will not be available, the project will be anonymized, and you will not be able to edit its values. Additionally, if a project does not have a structure link you have hierarchical permissions, the project will be anonymized.

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statusstatus

This status that the project status a candidate. You can sort this column: uncheck your completed or canceled projects if they appear in this list.

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This text cannot be edited on this screen

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Start dateStart date

This is the project start date. You can modify the project schedule data on this screen to test different scheduling scenarios: this information is reflected in the resource and budget gauges. The actual project data is not affected in any way; this is a projection. Any changes must be made within the project itself if the project is selected for the future portfolio .

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End dateEnd date

This is the project’s end date. You can modify the project’s scheduling data via this screen to test different scheduling scenarios: this information is reflected in the resource and budget gauges. The project data is not affected in any way; this is a projection. The change must be made in the project if the project is selected for the future portfolio . Each modified value is displayed in italics before saving.

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ResourceResource

Multiple Resource columns may appear These columns display the Resource data for the candidate project entered for a fiscal year. The fiscal years are listed after "Resource": Budget You can modify the project’s resource data via this screen to test different scenarios regarding resource allocation: the new totals are reflected in the gauges. The data for this project is not affected in any way; this is a projection. The change must be made in the project itself if the project is selected for the future portfolio . If workload data is entered at the project level, it is broken down by profile. A coefficient is calculated for each profile: this is the workload per profile divided by the total project workload. If the project value is subsequently changed, a calculation is performed to update the workload lines per profile: new project value * coefficient. Example: project value 175 values per profile: 20; 40; 75; 40 new project value: 200 values per profile: 22.86; 45.72; 85.72; 45.72 Each modified value is displayed in italics before saving

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BudgetBudget

Several Budget " columns Budget appear This refers to budget candidate project entered for a fiscal year. The fiscal years are listed after " Budget Budget You can modify the budget data via this screen to test budget scenarios: the new amounts are consolidated in the gauges. The data for this project is not affected in any way; this is a projection. The change must be made in the project if the project is selected for the future portfolio . If cost data is entered at the project level, it is broken down by cost center. A coefficient is calculated for each cost center: this is the cost per cost center divided by the total project cost. If the project value is subsequently changed, a calculation is performed to adjust the cost lines by cost center: new project value * coefficient. Example: project value 175 values per analytical axis: 20; 40; 75; 40 new project value: 200 values per analytical axis: 22.86; 45.72; 85.72; 45.72 Each modified value is displayed in italics before saving.

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project managerproject manager

This is the project manager candidate project. The initials of the project manager user project manager displayed

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This text cannot be edited on this screen

It is possible to find other fields in this table, such as project attributes. Project attributes are added when the portfolio scenario is created. Once created, they can no longer be modified. You will need to create a new scenario.

Display

FilterFilter

This button allows you to filter projects in the list of candidate projects using criteria.

You can filter by project and resource labels, project attributes, and project or resource hierarchies. You can combine multiple filter criteria.

Only the lines containing the searched value are then displayed. There is no impact on the project counter: the projects added to the basket are still counted as the same number, regardless of the criteria used to reduce the list.

After performing a search, you can close the search by clicking on the cross and return to the complete list of candidate projects in portfolio.

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FoldFold

This button allows you to fold a project line and no longer see the details in terms of budgets or resources: profiles and analytical axes used will no longer be displayed.

UnfoldUnfold

This button allows you to expand a project line and view details in terms of budgets or resources: profiles and analytical axes used are displayed.

If no profile: No profile will be displayed.

Totals

This button displays the totals of your scenario's resource and budget columns, if they are spread over several years or financial years. The totals cannot be modified, but are updated each time the scenario is modified. Budget totals correspond to the budget gauge at the top of the scenario, and the same applies to resources.

SortSort

This button is used to sort :

  • in ascending order on first click (down arrow)
  • in descending order on second click (arrow up) A third click on this button removes the sorting.

Sorting is performed on the header of a list in the application: list of views, users, projects, etc.

Planning and resources

gantt chart

The gantt chart to visualize the timing of the projects in the scenario at a glance.

The gantt chart is displayed according to the projects selected. If you deselect a project, it will no longer appear in the Gantt. It can be easily shown or hidden.

The period graphically is based on the start date and end date of the project. You can zoom in and out on the gantt chart portfolio scenario portfolio a time scale (months, years) to analyze it more effectively.

A tooltip appears when you hover over a project. This tooltip provides the following information: project name, start date, and end date. You can modify project dates in the Gantt chart or in the table, and workloads are modified accordingly.

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Please note that the gantt chart will not be displayed if more than 300 projects are part of the scenario, whether selected or not.

Load Plan

The plan can be displayed on a portfolio scenario. It will allow you to view the resource profiles and workloads of the selected projects in greater detail. The capacity remaining work allocated remaining work are displayed in this graph.

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Please note that the load plan will not be displayed if more than 300 projects are part of the scenario, whether selected or not.

Charges are displayed on a monthly basis. When a resource is assigned to multiple projects, its capacity counted only once. You can choose whether or not to display certain resource profiles in the graph by clicking on the profile legend on the right. If scenario data is modified, the plan is automatically updated with the new values. The capacity of the resources displayed in the plan can be filtered by clicking on the profiles in the plan legend. This allows you to view the capacity only certain profiles, such as a developer or a project manager contracting authority.

portfolio data

Choose a new date

This button allows you to choose a new date for a project.

This may be a project start or end date, for example.

If the dates of a project change, then the gauge levels must correspond to the totals of the columns in the table for each resource or budget constraint.

The data for this project is not affected in any way; this is a projection. The change will be made in the project if it is selected for the future portfolio .

Update data

This button allows you to update the scenario data with the latest project data. This will update the data date (available at the top left of the screen) with the current date.

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Please note that all changes made to the scenario will be overwritten with the new "actual" project data.

Modify a value

This button allows you to modify budget or resource amounts on a project line.

Please note that these changes do not have a direct impact on the projects, but only on the scenario currently under construction.

Select

This button allows you to select or deselect a candidate project individually. The portfolio scenario portfolio then portfolio adjusted to budget resource constraints defined in the framework. The impact will be visible in the gauges at the top of the screen. When you first arrive on the screen, all projects are selected.

Select all

This button allows you to (de)select all candidate projects with a single click. The portfolio scenario will then be adjusted to the budget and resource constraints defined in the framework. The impact will be visible in the gauges at the top of the screen. On arrival at the screen the first time, all projects are selected.

EditEdit

This button is used to modify the project framework: budget or resource constraints, scenario name... Not all frame fields can be modified. You'll need to create a new scenario to change the list of candidate projects, the code or the attributes.

Deepen the analysis

Create portfolio

Once the scenario appears to be correct, this button allows you to create a portfolio the selected candidate projects. An email will then be sent to manager . It contains the list of projects that have been included in portfolio specifies any adjustments (budget) that may be necessary. The portfolio "correct" once all these changes have been made, project by project (modification of project start/end dates, modification of the budget). From the email, you can click on the button View portfolio

🚩 This button is grayed out if no candidate project is selected.

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ExportExport

This button exports the portfolio scenario as an .xlsx file. The name of this file is the name of the scenario.

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Non-exhaustive list of error/information messages

portfolio (X projects) was created based on the strategic scenario for portfolio ➡️ This message the creation of a portfolio a scenario

Saved successfully! ➡️ The changes made to the portfolio scenario portfolio been saved.