Case Study: Simon Fraser University achieves clearer project prioritization and portfolio alignment with TransparentChoice

Simon Fraser University - Customer Case Study

Simon Fraser University, a major North American academic institution, faced a significant challenge with inefficient project prioritization within its facilities department, leading to wasted time and a lack of strategic alignment. Their Strategic Initiatives Manager, Gerry Lopez, discovered TransparentChoice through a web search for project prioritization solutions, seeking a better way to manage their portfolio and convince skeptical stakeholders of the process's value.

TransparentChoice provided a structured approach to project prioritization, enabling the university team to build a model that aligned stakeholders and created a rational framework for scoring projects. The solution empowered the team to confidently challenge low-value projects, even those mandated from above, by demonstrating their low priority scores. As a result, leaders were able to move forward with clear direction, and "must-do" requests could be fast-tracked effectively, saving considerable time and ensuring resources were allocated to the most critical initiatives.

Simon Fraser University

Gerry Lopez

Strategic Initiatives Manager