

These frameworks are some of the best known and most widely used in their domains thanks to the ability of their founders to simplify complex matters. Widely used management disciplines are often linked to a few simple frameworks that can be easily understood, and applied, not only by managers but also by the majority of individuals.

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)’s Growth-Share Product Portfolio matrix, developed by BCG founder Bruce Henderson, helps us to understand product mix in a simple manner. Porter’s Five Forces and value chain analysis help to make strategy a key area for every organization to apply. Urgent Need to Simplify existing Project Management Methods If individuals, leaders, and organizations focus on these elements and apply the techniques behind them, project success will almost be guaranteed.
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The Project Canvas is based on the premise that every project – regardless of the industry, the organization (profit or non-profit), the sector (public or private), or whether it is personal or professional – is composed of exactly the same elements, which determine whether the project is a success or failure. I thought to myself: if they can summarize all the key elements of a business model on one slide, why should we not have the same for a project? Both Alex and Yves have become good friends, and have advised me in the design of the Project Canvas. A couple of years ago, I developed the Project Canvas inspired by the Business Model Canvas, a one-page template, developed a little over a decade ago by Alex Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur, that today is used by millions of people around the globe.
