{"id":18103,"date":"2024-09-05T14:29:59","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T14:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/optimizing-it-project-outcomes-strategies-for-effective-product-portfolio-management\/"},"modified":"2024-09-05T14:29:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T14:29:59","slug":"optimizing-it-project-outcomes-strategies-for-effective-product-portfolio-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-it-project-outcomes-strategies-for-effective-product-portfolio-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimizing IT Project Outcomes: Strategies for Effective Product Portfolio Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<style> @media(min-width:1728px) { .tytulek{font-size:45px!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-left:auto!important;max-width: 1200px!important;} .sekcja-tekst { margin-left: 40px!important; margin-right: 40px!important;} .artykul{margin-bottom:120px!important; margin-top:120px!important;} .menu-lewe a:hover { 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wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f96e3eba wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\"><div class=\"wp-block-column paskek-lewy spis is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:270px\"><div class=\"wp-block-columns jazda is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color wp-elements-ce7ce8fee1e672e130d03df3c959d2c6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-left:10px;font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.68), 25px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-0.01em;line-height:1.2\">Table of Contents<\/p><p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-dcffbab0477bd518e82fc05494d3aae8 wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"menu-lewe has-link-color\" onclick=\"lewemenu(0)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-it-project-outcomes-strategies-for-effective-product-portfolio-management\/#section1\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-it-project-outcomes-strategies-for-effective-product-portfolio-management\/#section1\"  style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.391), 19px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;color:#0c3658\">Introduction<\/a><\/p><\/p><p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-5852b98c1bfa56742cd19b401142ff4c wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"menu-lewe has-link-color\" onclick=\"lewemenu(1)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-it-project-outcomes-strategies-for-effective-product-portfolio-management\/#section2\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-it-project-outcomes-strategies-for-effective-product-portfolio-management\/#section2\"  style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.391), 19px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;color:#0c3658\">KanBo: When, Why and Where to deploy as a Project management too<\/a><\/p><\/p><p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-5746b0c82ec9a4c67baaee81a6cd9775 wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"menu-lewe has-link-color\" onclick=\"lewemenu(2)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-it-project-outcomes-strategies-for-effective-product-portfolio-management\/#section3\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-it-project-outcomes-strategies-for-effective-product-portfolio-management\/#section3\"  style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.391), 19px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;color:#0c3658\">How to work with KanBo as a Project management tool<\/a><\/p><\/p><p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-e42858114425ea6c93702f6712fade99 wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"menu-lewe has-link-color\" onclick=\"lewemenu(3)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-it-project-outcomes-strategies-for-effective-product-portfolio-management\/#section4\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-it-project-outcomes-strategies-for-effective-product-portfolio-management\/#section4\"  style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.391), 19px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;color:#0c3658\">Glossary and terms<\/a><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column kolumna-tekst is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section alignfull sekcja-tekst alignfull getwid-margin-top-none getwid-margin-bottom-none getwid-section-content-full-width\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-top-none getwid-padding-bottom-none getwid-padding-left-none getwid-padding-right-none getwid-margin-left-none getwid-margin-right-none\" style=\"min-height:100vh\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading tytulek\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;font-size:clamp(21.536px, 1.346rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.052), 35px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;line-height:1.2\">Optimizing IT Project Outcomes: Strategies for Effective Product Portfolio Management<\/h1><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading naglowek-duzy\" id=\"section1\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.68), 25px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;line-height:1.2\">Introduction<\/h2><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Introduction to Project Management in Corporate IT<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Project management is an indispensable function within the dynamic field of Information Technology (IT). It serves as a disciplined approach to orchestrating complex processes, integrating diverse resources, and aligning multifaceted activities toward the achievement of strategic IT goals. For an IT Product Portfolio Manager, project management is not just about overseeing individual projects; it extends to the holistic administration of a portfolio of IT products, ensuring that each aligns with and contributes to the broader objectives of the organization.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">In the corporate context, IT Product Portfolio Managers leverage project management as a framework to steer product development, manage technology investments, prioritize initiatives, and balance demands. They adopt methodologies like the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to facilitate Lean Portfolio Management Governance, which includes elements such as Portfolio Board facilitation, crafting and maintaining the Product Portfolio Roadmap, managing Participatory Budgeting, conducting Portfolio Approval Reviews, and ensuring Portfolio Synchronization.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Key Components of Project Management for an IT Product Portfolio Manager<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Strategic Alignment: Aligning IT projects with the organization's strategic direction and ensuring they deliver maximum business value.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Resource Management: Efficiently allocating and managing resources, whether it be personnel, technology, or budget, to deliver IT products successfully.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as the primary liaison for IT Product stakeholders, fostering collaboration, and ensuring their needs and expectations are met.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">4. Risk Mitigation: Proactively identifying and managing potential risks across the IT product portfolio to avoid disruptions and ensure smooth project execution.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">5. Communication: Maintaining clear communication channels with all involved parties, from team members to senior management, ensuring transparency and buy-in.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">6. Governance: Establishing and maintaining governance structures that outline roles, responsibilities, and processes for effective decision-making and oversight.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">7. Agile Practices: Advocating for and implementing Agile practices, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness within the product development lifecycle.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">8. Continuous Improvement: Driving the evolution and refinement of methodologies, such as the benefits framework in SAFe, to elevate the performance and outcomes of the IT portfolio.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">9. Reporting and Analytics: Providing visibility into the IT portfolio's performance through systematic reporting and leveraging data analytics to drive strategic decisions.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Benefits of Project Management for an IT Product Portfolio Manager<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Project management delivers numerous benefits to IT Product Portfolio Managers that include:<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Enhanced Productivity: Structured planning and execution of IT initiatives streamline workflow, thereby boosting productivity.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Improved Quality: Systematic processes contribute to the consistency and quality of IT products, delivering greater value to the organization.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Strategic Advantage: Effective management of the IT portfolio ensures that technological solutions are geared toward achieving competitive advantage.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">4. Cost Efficiency: Through diligent management of resources and budgeting, project management aids in the reduction of unnecessary expenditures and increases ROI.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">5. Flexibility and Agility: Incorporating Agile methodologies allows for responsiveness to change, which is crucial in the fast-paced IT industry.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">6. Clear Objectives and Outcomes: Adequate project management helps define clear objectives, outcomes, and measurement of success for IT products.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">7. Risk Reduction: Early identification and mitigation of risks safeguard projects against unforeseen challenges and delays.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">8. Enhanced Communication: Effective communication strategies ensure that all stakeholders are on the same page, promoting collaboration and conflict resolution.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">9. Holistic View: Managing a portfolio of IT products gives a broad view of the organizational strategy, facilitating better prioritization and alignment of IT initiatives.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">By weaving these key components and recognizing the benefits, an IT Product Portfolio Manager effectively executes project management practices daily, ensuring the IT product portfolio aligns with and advances the strategic aims of the organization.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading naglowek-duzy\" id=\"section2\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.68), 25px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;line-height:1.2\">KanBo: When, Why and Where to deploy as a Project management too<\/h3><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">What is KanBo?<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">KanBo is an integrated platform designed for efficient work coordination and project management, offering real-time visualization of work, task management, and streamlined communication. It adopts a hierarchical approach with Workspaces, Folders, Spaces, and Cards that reflect different levels of organizing and managing work.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Why?<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">KanBo is beneficial as it provides a hybrid environment suitable for both cloud-based and on-premises data management, ensuring compliance with specific data regulations and offering flexibility. Its high level of customization and deep integration with Microsoft products (SharePoint, Teams, Office 365) allows for a seamless user experience and operational efficiency.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">When?<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">KanBo should be implemented for projects requiring detailed coordination among team members, where task transparency and progress tracking are critical. It's particularly useful when handling multiple projects with various stages and dependencies or when a robust communication mechanism among stakeholders is needed.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Where?<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">It is applicable both in the office environment and remotely since KanBo is accessible on multiple devices, ensuring team collaboration irrespective of geographical location. This is essential given the increasing need for remote work capabilities and global project teams within an organization's IT and business strategy.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Using KanBo as a Project Management Tool:<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">For IT Product Portfolio Managers navigating complex project landscapes, KanBo offers valuable features:<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Hierarchical Work Management: Establish clear structures within projects using Workspaces, Folders, Spaces, and Cards.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Task Visualization: Visualize the entire project flow through the Gantt, Time, and Forecast Charts.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Seamless Integration: Manage documents and communication within your existing Microsoft ecosystem.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Customizable Workflows: Adapt workflows to the unique requirements of each project for better control.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Access Control: Define user roles and permissions to protect sensitive information.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Real-Time Collaboration: Enable immediate updates and communication among team members, improving response times.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage KanBo's analytics for improved forecasting and performance tracking.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">For a IT Product Portfolio Manager, these features support a disciplined approach to project management by ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, optimizing resource utilization, enhancing visibility across the project portfolio, and fostering a collaborative environment conducive to project success.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading naglowek-duzy\" id=\"section3\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.68), 25px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;line-height:1.2\">How to work with KanBo as a Project management tool<\/h3><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">As an IT Product Portfolio Manager, utilizing KanBo for project management involves organizing, tracking, and facilitating execution of IT projects across the product portfolio. Below are steps to effectively leverage KanBo for this purpose, with explanations for their purposes and importance:<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Create a Workspace for Each Product Line<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Purpose: Separate workspaces allow you to maintain distinct environments for different product lines under management, ensuring that resources and projects don't get intertwined.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Why: This promotes clarity in communication and allows for product-specific strategic planning, which is critical in portfolio management to maintain the unique objectives and timelines associated with each product.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Use Folders to Categorize Initiatives<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Purpose: Use folders to logically arrange spaces according to types of initiatives, such as new feature development, bug tracking, or maintenance.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Why: This categorization aligns with the structured approach to project management, making it easier to supervise initiatives based on their nature and priorities.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Establish Spaces for Individual Projects<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Purpose: Create a space for each project within the respective folders to encapsulate all related cards, which represent tasks, artifacts, or milestones.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Why: With this detailed structure, you can facilitate granular visibility into every project, making monitoring and decision-making more efficient.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">4. Customize Space Workflows<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Purpose: Tailor the workflows within each space to reflect the unique stages of your IT projects, from ideation to release.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Why: Custom workflows support the IT project lifecycle and aid in transitioning tasks to subsequent stages, ensuring progress visibility and timely intervention when necessary.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">5. Add and Manage Cards as Tasks<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Purpose: Define cards as actionable tasks, assigning them to teams or individuals, with set deadlines and dependencies.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Why: Robust task management, including clear responsibilities and expectations, is fundamental to achieving project objectives within the stipulated timeline and with the available resources.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">6. Conduct Risk Management<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Purpose: Utilize card issues and blockers to identify and manage risks, assigning responsible persons for resolution.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Why: Proactive risk management is essential to safeguard against potential derailments of project timelines or scope, ensuring smooth progression towards project goals.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">7. Enable Collaboration and Communication<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Purpose: Use KanBo's comment, mention, and activity stream features for real-time updates and communications.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Why: Constant and clear communication is critical to address bottlenecks, engage stakeholders, and ensure alignment across teams, which is vital for successful project delivery.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">8. Monitor Progress with Visual Tools<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Purpose: Use KanBo's Gantt Chart, Time Chart, and Forecast Chart views to monitor progress and predict project timelines.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Why: Visual tools provide an intuitive understanding of project progress and predicted outcomes, enabling data-driven decisions for resource allocation and adjustments to project strategy.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">9. Schedule Review Meetings in KanBo<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Purpose: Leverage the platform to schedule periodic review meetings within each space, to assess progress and resolve issues.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Why: Regular reviews promote accountability, keep everyone informed about the project status, and create opportunities for continuous improvement in the management of the portfolio.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">10. Centralize Documentation<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">    - Purpose: Upload and manage all project-related documents within the appropriate cards or spaces.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">    - Why: Centralized access to documentation ensures that team members and stakeholders have immediate access to the latest information, supporting informed decision-making and adherence to compliance requirements.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">11. Integration with Other Tools<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">    - Purpose: Utilize KanBo\u2019s integration capabilities with other Microsoft products for a more cohesive project management environment.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">    - Why: Integrating with tools you already use (like SharePoint or Teams) streamlines workflows and removes the friction of toggling between different platforms, enhancing productivity and collaboration.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">12. Refine and Optimize Project Templates<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">    - Purpose: After completing projects, use insights and experiences to create and refine space and card templates for future projects.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">    - Why: Continuous improvement of templates based on previous project retrospectives can reduce setup times for new projects and improve overall project management efficiency within your portfolio.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">By following these steps and understanding their purposes and impacts, an IT Product Portfolio Manager can effectively manage a diverse product portfolio, enhance project outcomes, and drive strategic value for the organization using KanBo as a project management tool.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading naglowek-duzy\" id=\"section4\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.68), 25px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;line-height:1.2\">Glossary and terms<\/h3><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Glossary<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Introduction<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">In the context of project management and workflow coordination, it is essential to comprehend various terminologies that define and navigate the processes. A glossary provides clear and succinct explanations of such terms, allowing users to understand and utilize systems and methodologies efficiently. This glossary aims to elucidate key terms and concepts associated with a project management and collaboration tool, facilitating a deeper understanding of its features and capabilities.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Workspace: A digital area grouping multiple spaces associated with a specific project, team, or topic, used to centralize related work and control access.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Space: A collection within a workspace composed of cards, configured to reflect a workflow, project, or area of focus that encourages organized task management and collaboration.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Card: The fundamental unit within a space, representing an actionable item or task to be tracked. It includes details such as notes, files, deadlines, and checklists.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Card relation: The connection between cards that establishes a dependency, helping break down tasks and define a sequence of actions. There are two main types of relations: parent-child and predecessor-successor.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Card status: The current phase or condition of a card within a workflow, such as \"To Do,\" \"In Progress,\" or \"Completed.\" This helps in categorizing and monitoring progress.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Responsible Person: A designated individual accountable for overseeing and ensuring the completion of the task associated with a card.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Co-Worker: An individual participating in the execution of a task. Multiple co-workers can be associated with a single card.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Date conflict: A scheduling inconsistency occurring when the due dates or start dates of related cards overlap, potentially causing disruptions in project timelines.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Card issue: A problem or challenge within a card that may hinder its effective management, typically highlighted by specific indicators or colors to draw attention.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Card blocker: An explicit impediment preventing a card from progressing to the next stage. Blockers can be categorized as local, global, or on-demand, depending on their scope and trigger.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Gantt Chart view: A visualization tool represented as a bar chart on a timeline, displaying all time-dependent cards chronologically, useful for comprehensive project planning.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Time Chart view: A visual representation that tracks and analyzes the time expended on card completion, highlighting metrics like lead time, reaction time, and cycle time to optimize workflows.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Forecast Chart view: A graphical depiction showing project progression and providing forecasts based on historical completion rates, aiding in predicting timelines and workload management.<\/p><div style=\"height:120px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column paskek-prawy spis is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:270px\"><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-left:16px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-18103","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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