Case Study: Royal National Lifeboat Institution improves project prioritization and portfolio agility with TransparentChoice

Royal National Lifeboat Institution rebalances portfolios in no time with TransparentChoice

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) faced a significant challenge in managing an overwhelming number of safety-critical projects with limited resources and no formal prioritization process. This lack of visibility and structure led to projects starting without confirmed funding or dedicated resources, creating immense strain on project managers and senior boards. The RNLI needed a clear, data-driven method to define value and manage its project portfolio effectively, which led them to partner with TransparentChoice.

TransparentChoice implemented a transparent, data-driven prioritization process for the RNLI. This involved workshops to surface the entire project backlog and the creation of clear, weighted criteria for evaluating initiatives. The solution provided immediate clarity, turning the backlog into a balanced and achievable portfolio. When the COVID-19 pandemic suddenly shifted priorities, TransparentChoice enabled the RNLI to rapidly re-weight their criteria and rebalance their portfolio with minimal disruption, ensuring continued operational resilience and confidence in their project governance.

Royal National Lifeboat Institution