Not every great idea fits into the calendar—or the budget

Enter Anderson MacGyver’s Portfolio Game:  

A high-energy, hands-on experience that helps leadership teams explore the art of prioritizing change initiatives. It zooms in on the most critical (and often most debated) aspect of portfolio management: how to make smart decisions about what to do, when, and why—especially under real-world constraints like limited IT capacity, competing interests, and shifting strategies. The Portfolio Game is an interactive simulation where participants step into the role of a portfolio team. Teams navigate a diverse mix of initiatives—from agile experiments to large-scale projects—and must collaborate to prioritize, plan, and adapt their portfolio based on strategic goals, business value, and resource. 

What You’ll Learn 

Through the Portfolio Game, participants will: 

• Understand the complexity—and necessity—of portfolio management 
  → Learn how to navigate strategic decisions under resource constraints 
• Distinguish between different types of initiatives 
  → Projects or Agile teams? Understand their roles, differences, and how to manage both effectively 
• Collaborate as a cross-functional team 
  → Plain initiatives in context, not in isolation 
• Prioritize based on strategy—not instinct 
  → Stick to strategic intent—and achieve better outcomes 
• Accelerate value creation 
  → Discover how short feedback loops lead to faster wins and a more adaptive portfolio 

Participants leave the game with stronger alignment between business and IT, a deeper appreciation of prioritization challenges, and actionable ideas for evolving their portfolio practice. 

Set-up & Gameplay of the Portfolio Game 

Who is it for? 

The game is ideal for: 

• C-level leaders guiding digital transformation 
• Portfolio managers and change leaders refining decision-making 
• Technology and data teams driving execution 

How does it work? 

• Teams of 4–8 players manage a simulated change portfolio 
• Multiple teams can play at once for dynamic interaction 
• A facilitator guides the process to boost insight and engagement  

Why it works: 

The Portfolio Game turns abstract strategy into concrete experience. It creates a safe, engaging space to test priorities, feel the pressure of limited capacity, and align around what truly drives value. 

Ready to experience it? 

Book a meeting with one of our consultants and take the first step toward smarter, more strategic prioritization.