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About the Book
Are you drowning in ideas, stuck in reactive mode, or overwhelmed by competing priorities? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In fast-moving, resource-constrained businesses, it’s easy to fall into chaos. The Little Book of Portfolio Management was written for people like you: entrepreneurs, solo founders, and small business leaders who need to make smarter choices without slowing down. This book strips away the jargon and gives you a simple, practical system for managing your time, energy, and bets—so you can do more of what matters and less of what doesn’t.
This is a book about clarity, focus, and momentum. It’s not a theory. It’s a toolkit. You’ll find real-world examples, visual frameworks, and lightweight routines you can implement immediately—no consultants required. If you’re tired of being busy without progress, this little book might be the most strategic move you make all year. Start where you are. Use what you have. Let’s turn your chaos into clarity—one decision at a time.
About the Author
Tom hates impediments - so much so that he wrote a book about it. Tom has been in software development for over 20 years. He has worked with teams at startup companies, large corporations in the Fortune 100 and the State and Federal Government. His background includes testing, development, project/program management, agile coaching/mentoring and training. Tom speaks at a wide variety of software development conferences all over the world on a wide variety of agile project management topics. He can be reached at @tlperry on Twitter and by email at tom.perry@acm.org