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Illustration of two planners reviewing a master plan from an elevated platform in a factory, with arrows flowing down into gear-shaped icons representing business capabilities, while workers below move carts of proposal folders and materials.
September 24, 2026  ·  Portfolio Planning
Stop Ranking Projects: Why Portfolio Planning Should Start Top Down
Bottom-up project proposals feel urgent, but they aren't strategy. Why portfolio planning should start with capability gaps, not a ranked wishlist.