We’re in an era defined by constant disruption and rapid shifts — a true “everything everywhere all at once” scenario. The need to streamline operations and reduce footprints must be anticipated, with the ability to pivot expected. For tech execs, line-of-business leaders, and architects in the public sector, this dynamic landscape presents immense challenges but also unparalleled opportunities to shift to improvements and best practices that everyone can get behind. Our message to you: Don’t panic — prepare!

This ability to pivot, innovate, and thrive hinges on a critical, often overlooked, capability: being thoroughly prepared with robust portfolio consolidation and rationalization processes. Government agencies can benefit from the forced discipline that these best practices create.

In the upcoming webinar for Forrester clients, Portfolio Rationalization For Public Sector Efficiency, I plan to discuss these amplified challenges. As we are reminded of how the public sector has been specifically impacted, I will talk about portfolio consolidation — the act of merging or unifying similar systems, tools, and processes — as well as rationalization — the strategic evaluation of assets to identify, categorize, and prioritize them against business value. In many cases, this is the untapped superpower that empowers you to improve operational efficiency and performance, gain visibility and control of overspending, and drive strategic alignment.

The questions you are being asked — Does this serve a clear business purpose? Is it providing optimal value? Is it aligned with our strategic goals? — require an evaluation of your entire landscape to position your organization for the next disruption. During this webinar, I’ll commit to offering moments of optimism as we address the following key takeaways:

  • Learn how to assess and rank projects based on strategic importance and resource availability to ensure optimal portfolio composition.
  • Discover techniques to streamline operations by removing overlapping or unnecessary initiatives, thereby improving efficiency.
  • Gain insights into effective resource management strategies that enhance operational effectiveness and drive better outcomes for government agencies.

Forrester clients, join me June 26 at 11 a.m. EST to be informed and leave encouraged.