Achieving Project Management Success In The Federal Government

Author : Jonathan Weinstein PMP,Timothy Jacques PMP
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781567262872

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Gain Valuable Insight into the Government's Project Management Best Practices! Although project management is not new to the federal government, the discipline has taken on renewed importance in the face of the ever-increasing size, complexity, and number of mission-critical projects being undertaken by every branch and agency. This book addresses the key facets of project management, from organization and structure to people and process. A variety of government entities share their best practices in areas including leadership, technology, teams, communication, methodology, and performance management. Based on research and interviews with a wide range of project managers, Achieving Project Management Success in the Federal Government presents a realistic cross section of the project management discipline in the largest single enterprise in the world—the U.S. federal government.

Author : Jonathan Weinstein and Timothy Jacques
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1525276646

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Gain Valuable Insight into the Government's Project Management Best Practices! Although project management is not new to the federal government, the discipline has taken on renewed importance in the face of the ever-increasing size, complexity, and number of mission-critical projects being undertaken by every branch and agency. This book addresses the key facets of project management, from organization and structure to people and process. A variety of government entities share their best practices in areas including leadership, technology, teams, communication, methodology, and performance management. Based on research and interviews with a wide range of project managers, Achieving Project Management Success in the Federal Government presents a realistic cross section of the project management discipline in the largest single enterprise in the world - the U.S. federal government.

Author : Jonathan Weinstein,Jonathan Weinstein PMP,Timothy Jacques,Timothy Jacques PMP
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781523097227

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Achieving Project Management Success in the Federal Government by Jonathan Weinstein,Jonathan Weinstein PMP,Timothy Jacques,Timothy Jacques PMP Pdf

Gain Valuable Insight into the Government's Project Management Best Practices! Although project management is not new to the federal government, the discipline has taken on renewed importance in the face of the ever-increasing size, complexity, and number of mission-critical projects being undertaken by every branch and agency. This book addresses the key facets of project management, from organization and structure to people and process. A variety of government entities share their best practices in areas including leadership, technology, teams, communication, methodology, and performance management. Based on research and interviews with a wide range of project managers, Achieving Project Management Success in the Federal Government presents a realistic cross section of the project management discipline in the largest single enterprise in the world—the U.S. federal government.

Author : Gary L. Richardson,Deborah Sater Carstens
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000533460

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Guidelines for Achieving Project Management Success by Gary L. Richardson,Deborah Sater Carstens Pdf

This book is designed to be a quick guidelines-oriented approach to the topic of project management. It contains the essential management practices required to produce successful project outcomes. Guidelines for Achieving Project Management Success helps the non-technical reader who might have been originally put off by a more robust treatment of project management. It uses the 80/20 rule where 80% of the project management problem may originate from just 20% of the cause. The book includes easy to understand examples illustrating key topics and offers advice and references for further reading. The book also helps the reader on how to define what the target is with the project and how to execute it to get the desired results. The primary audience is individuals who are seeking a readable description of the project management processes. The book is also useful for an academic program where project management is secondary to the primary topic.

Author : Parviz F. Rad,Ginger Levin
Publisher : J. Ross Publishing
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003-05-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1932159037

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Achieving Project Management Success Using Virtual Teams by Parviz F. Rad,Ginger Levin Pdf

Corporate location is no longer a constraint when pursuing business opportunities in support of strategic goals. Achieving Project Management Success Using Virtual Teams presents success factors for a virtual project team and illustrates an approach for assessing the performance of the team. It contains evaluation tools for team members, describing how best to manage and motivate different people on virtual team assignments to achieve optimal results.

Author : Jonathan Weinstein PMP,Timothy Jacques PMP
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781567264319

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The Government Manager's Guide to Project Management by Jonathan Weinstein PMP,Timothy Jacques PMP Pdf

This realistic cross-section of the project management discipline in the federal arena will help anyone leading, working on, or affecting the direction of a project team. It covers the entire scope of project management from organization to methodology, technology to leadership. This volume focuses on the three project management organizational dimensions of culture, systems, and structure. Federal practices and successes in the areas of communication, project leadership, stakeholders, and key competencies are highlighted. The book offers clear and practical advice drawn from a variety of project management successes in the federal arena.

Author : Jonathan Weinstein,Jonathan Weinstein PMP,Timothy Jacques,Timothy Jacques PMP
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781523096602

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The Government Manager's Guide to Project Management by Jonathan Weinstein,Jonathan Weinstein PMP,Timothy Jacques,Timothy Jacques PMP Pdf

This realistic cross-section of the project management discipline in the federal arena will help anyone leading, working on, or affecting the direction of a project team. It covers the entire scope of project management from organization to methodology, technology to leadership. This volume focuses on the three project management organizational dimensions of culture, systems, and structure. Federal practices and successes in the areas of communication, project leadership, stakeholders, and key competencies are highlighted. The book offers clear and practical advice drawn from a variety of project management successes in the federal arena.

Author : David Wirick
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118276365

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Public-Sector Project Management by David Wirick Pdf

YOUR GUIDE TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUCCESS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR There may be no simple formula for success in public-sector projects, but Public-Sector Project Management delivers the next best thing: a complete set of skill-building strategies that puts success well within your reach. Building on industry standards and best practices as well as almost thirty years of public-sector experience, this definitive sourcebook clearly explains how to manage projects in the public sector and navigate their many challenges. Here is where you'll find all the tools to accomplish your goals for any public-sector project, whether you are overseeing military and security operations, the construction of public infrastructure, improving agency processes, deploying new systems or public programs, or any other public initiative. The book describes both the obstacles and basic processes of public-sector project management and examines the differences between public-sector and private-sector projects, including the management of the wide array of public-sector stakeholders. Public-Sector Project Management is your comprehensive professional template for making a positive contribution to your agency or organization. Inside, you'll find: Expert guidance consistent with project management best practices In-depth coverage of public-sector constraints, including purchasing systems, legal mandates, political and media oversight, and complex rules and processes Specific strategies to enhance the management capability of public-sector managers and private-sector project managers working under government contracts Emphasis on the role of planning in managing customer, manager, and project team expectations, and coping with the overlapping systems of constraints that impede public-sector projects Techniques for managing contractors and vendors Tools for managing the complexity inherent in most public-sector projects Insightful case studies of notable and historic public-sector projects; chapter-ending discussion questions and exercises; numerous tables and figures; and key terms in the glossary

Author : Ursula Kuehn PMP, EVP
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781567263145

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Integrated Cost and Schedule Control in Project Management by Ursula Kuehn PMP, EVP Pdf

The Practical, Precise, and Proven Approach to Integrated Cost and Schedule Control! This trusted project management resource, now in its second edition, includes expanded coverage of how integrated cost and schedule control works within the federal government. With the renewed emphasis on transparency in government, the processes detailed in this book are particularly relevant. Building on the solid foundation of the first edition, this updated second edition includes new material on: • Project planning in the federal government • Integrated baseline reviews • Federal requirements for an ANSI/EIA-748 compliant earned value management system • Federal requirements for performance reports Integrated Cost and Schedule Control in Project Management, Second Edition, continues to offer a practical approach that is accessible to project managers at all levels. The step-by-step presentation, numerous case studies, and instructive examples give practitioners relevant material they can put to use immediately.

Author : Robert L. Gordon,Robert L. Gordon DM,Wanda Curlee,Wanda Curlee DM, PMP, PgMP, PMI-RMP
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781523096718

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The Virtual Project Management Office by Robert L. Gordon,Robert L. Gordon DM,Wanda Curlee,Wanda Curlee DM, PMP, PgMP, PMI-RMP Pdf

Successfully Launch and Operate a Virtual Project Management Office New technology and global businesses and organizations are making virtual project management offices (VPMOs) more important and more prevalent than ever. Successfully operating a VPMO requires project managers to employ additional skills and address different challenges from those necessary to operate a traditional PMO. For example, the virtual project manager must have effective soft skills to build trust among a dispersed team and to select the best forms of communication. He or she must also ensure compliance with the unique policies, procedures, and laws relevant to maintaining a VPMO. This book offers best practices for successful virtual projects and the most effective ways to create and implement a PMO in a virtual environment. It's a valuable resource for companies considering a VPMO and those already operating one. You'll find: - Proven implementation plans - Guidance for building a business case - Laws and ethics governing VPMOs - Tips and advice from experts Plus! Dozens of practical tools to use in launching a VPMO or improving an existing project management office.

Author : Kenneth T. Hanley M.Eng.
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781567263138

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Guerrilla Project Management by Kenneth T. Hanley M.Eng. Pdf

A Fast, Flexible Approach to Managing Any Project — Right Here, Right Now! To manage effectively in today's complex project environment, you need a framework of project management (PM) competencies, processes, and tools that can be put to use immediately and that flexes and scales to meet the needs of any project. In Guerrilla Project Management, Ken Hanley emphasizes key project management competencies, including managing stakeholders effectively, assessing risk accurately, and getting agreement on the objective measures of project success. Focusing on these and other competencies as well as effective PM processes and tools, Hanley presents an alternative approach to project management that is light, fast, and flexible — and adapts readily to the many changes every project manager faces. Offering tips and techniques on topics ranging from communication and reporting practices to risk mitigation, this practical book is organized to allow readers to work through all aspects of a project or quickly find answers to specific problems. This is the go-to guide for today's nimble project manager!

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Financial Management, the Budget, and International Security
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : UCAL:B5141795

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The Federal Government's Financial Statement and Accountability of Taxpayer Dollars at the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Financial Management, the Budget, and International Security Pdf

Author : Ira Goldstein
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781626163812

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The Federal Management Playbook by Ira Goldstein Pdf

Stories of government management failures often make the headlines, but quietly much gets done as well. What makes the difference? Ira Goldstein offers wisdom about how to lead and succeed in the federal realm, even during periods when the political climate is intensely negative, based on his decades of experience as a senior executive at two major government consulting firms and as a member of the US federal government's Senior Executive Service. The Federal Management Playbook coaches the importance of always keeping four key concepts in mind when planning for success: goals, stakeholders, resources, and time frames. Its chapters address how to effectively motivate government employees, pick the right technologies, communicate and negotiate with powerful stakeholders, manage risks, get value from contractors, foster innovation, and more. Goldstein makes lessons easy to apply by breaking each chapter’s plans into three strategic phases: create an offensive strategy, execute your plan effectively, and play a smart defense. Additional tips describe how career civil servants and political appointees can get the most from one another, advise consultants on providing value to government, and help everyone better manage ever-present oversight. The Federal Management Playbook is a must-read for anyone working in the government realm and for students who aspire to public service.

Author : Saleh A. Mubarak
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119499800

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Construction Project Scheduling and Control by Saleh A. Mubarak Pdf

Ensure successful construction projects through effective project scheduling and control The success of a construction project is dependent on a schedule that is well-defined yet flexible to allow for inevitable delays or changes. Without an effective schedule, projects often run over budget and deadlines are missed which can jeopardize the success of the project. The updated Construction Project Scheduling and Control, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive guide that examines the analytical methods used to devise an efficient and successful schedule for construction projects of all sizes. This Fourth Edition describes the tools and methods that make projects run smoothly, with invaluable information from a noted career construction professional. Construction Project Scheduling and Control, Fourth Edition offers construction professionals a redefined Critical Path Method (CPM) and updated information on Building Information Modeling (BIM) and how it impacts project control. This Fourth Edition includes worked problems and scheduling software exercises that help students and practicing professionals apply critical thinking to issues in construction scheduling. This updated edition of Construction Project Scheduling and Control: • Includes a revised chapter on the Critical Path Method (CPM) and an all-new chapter on project scheduling and control as viewed through the owner's perspective • Provides numerous worked problems and construction scheduling exercises • Includes an expanded glossary and list of acronyms • Offers updated instructor materials including PowerPoint lecture slides and an instructor's manual Written for undergraduate and graduate students in construction management, civil engineering, and architecture, as well as practicing construction management professionals, Construction Project Scheduling and Control, Fourth Edition is updated to reflect the latest practices in the field.

Author : Simon Addyman,Hedley Smyth
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119807179

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Construction Project Organising by Simon Addyman,Hedley Smyth Pdf

Construction Project Organising Discover foundational and cutting-edge ideas in the organisation of construction projects In Construction Project Organising, an authoritative team of construction researchers delivers a comprehensive exploration of the many organisational processes and forms that can be found in construction project organising and the many dimensions that can influence these forms. The authors examine these dimensions, detailing their importance to projects and enabling managers to respond to calls by industry professionals for more collaborative forms of organising that focus on value creation. The book investigates the relationship between structure and action, and how patterns of action are created, recreated and maintained by scrutinising the myriad of organisational arrangements between clients, financiers, design teams, contractors, stakeholders and supply chains. It also discusses different concepts in the development and management of construction project organisations, including formation and maintenance issues. Construction Project Organising highlights some of the key issues that remain underdeveloped in the modern literature. It also includes: A thorough description of the rapidly changing socio-economic, technological, digital and data-driven context in which construction projects are designed and delivered A comprehensive examination of different concepts in the development and management of construction project organisations A practical investigation of the relationship between structure and action and how action patterns are created, recreated and maintained Grounded advice to help readers respond to calls by industry for more collaborative forms of project organisation focused on value creation Perfect for researchers, academics and advanced students of construction and similar disciplines, Construction Project Organising is also a must-read resource for construction professionals and the consultants who serve them.