Project Management Success Stories

Author : Alexander Laufer,Edward J. Hoffman
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2000-04-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0471360074

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Project Management Success Stories by Alexander Laufer,Edward J. Hoffman Pdf

"This is the project management book I've been waiting a decade for! . . . The new world is the Project World, and this book gloriously shows the way."-Tom Peters How to get beyond the formulas and succeed in real-world project management Project Management Success Stories begins where most books on project management leave off-with the real-world experiences of professional project managers working without a net. From these stories and the lessons they teach, project managers emerge not as bureaucrats or technicians clinging to rules and formulas but as champions who challenge the status quo, set goals that extend the limits of their teams' capabilities, rely more on judgment and intuition than calculation, and are not afraid to take risks when necessary. Based on a comprehensive, NASA-sponsored research project, this practical guide takes readers beyond textbook management systems and articulates the field-proven tacit knowledge that these veteran leaders have accumulated through years of experience under fire. These stories contain lessons that extend far beyond the field of engineering; they apply in any environment, from the government task force to the corporate boardroom to the shop floor. This remarkably unconventional how-to book: * Features 70 firsthand project management success stories * Presents actionable lessons demonstrated by these success stories * Inspires and energizes readers to reach new heights in their own performance * Conveys leadership principles and intangibles in a simple, nontechnical format * Provides resources for creating success stories within any organization * Includes profiles of five "star" project managers Project management is not just for engineers anymore, and Project Management Success Stories is for anyone-engineer or generalist, project manager or team member-who wants to turn the tacit knowledge of proven professionals into hands-on solutions to the recurring challenges of a dynamic and constantly changing business and technological environment.

Author : Marisa Silva
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1539614182

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Bedtime Stories for Project Managers by Marisa Silva Pdf

Once upon a time there was a project.Each project is a story to be told, with its own characters, a more or less complex plot, a couple of usual (or unusual!) setbacks and the moral of the story to remember for future projects.But what could the stories of 'The Emperor's New Clothes' or 'The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing' possibly have to do with the world of project management?The answer is that sometimes you need to take a step back and remember the basics to be able to gain a fresh perspective on a theme too familiar.Aimed at Project Managers, executives, PMO members, trainers, facilitators, or anyone interested in acquiring a new perspective on project management, this book establishes relationships, challenges concepts and starts conversations, evoking key project management concepts and leading the reader to new sources of information in such a fascinating domain.

Author : Karthik Ramamurthy, Sripriya Narayanasamy
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781947949041

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Say Yes to Project Success by Karthik Ramamurthy, Sripriya Narayanasamy Pdf

Are you under pressure to deliver? Is your life made tough by shortened schedules, tight budgets, skills gap, incomplete scope, and demanding stakeholders? Do you need help in the form of proven practical tips and techniques to help you confidently deliver project success? This book will certainly help you. What’s inside? • Superb set of 52 proven project success keys • Unbeatable breadth of insights: 108 experts, 2000+ projects, 119 countries • Comprehensive solutions to the top 20 global project failure factors • Coverage of waterfall, hybrid and agile methodologies in 54 industries • Extensive discussions on soft skills, leadership and communication • Situation, impact, and resolution presentation technique • Storytelling approach for easy understanding Read on to get your project off to a flying start and deliver in style!

Author : Glen Alleman
Publisher : AMACOM
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814433317

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Performance-Based Project Management by Glen Alleman Pdf

Even the most experienced project managers aren’t immune to the more common and destructive reasons for project collapses. Poor time and budget performance, failure to deal with complexity, uncontrolled changes in scope . . . they can catch anyone off guard. Performance-Based Project Management can help radically improve your project’s success rate, despite these and other obstacles that will try to take it down. Readers will discover how they can increase the probability of project success, detailing a step-by-step plan for avoiding surprises, forecasting performance, identifying risk, and taking corrective action to keep a project a success. Project leaders wishing to stand out among their peers who are continually hampered by these unexpected failures will learn how to:• Assess the business capabilities needed for a project• Plan and schedule the work• Determine the resources required to complete on time and on budget• Identify and manage risks to success• Measure performance in units meaningful to decision makersBy connecting mission strategy with project execution, this invaluable resource for project managers in every industry will help bring projects to successful, career-enhancing completion.

Author : Larry Leon Richman,American Management Association
Publisher : AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780761214885

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Successful Project Management by Larry Leon Richman,American Management Association Pdf

Author : Jonathan Weinstein,Jonathan Weinstein PMP,Timothy Jacques,Timothy Jacques PMP
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 49,8 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 : Kory Kogon,Suzette Blakemore
Publisher : BenBella Books
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781637740507

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Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager (Updated and Revised Edition) by Kory Kogon,Suzette Blakemore Pdf

No project management training? No problem! In today’s workplace, employees are routinely expected to coordinate and manage projects. Yet, chances are, you aren’t formally trained in managing projects—you’re an unofficial project manager. FranklinCovey experts Kory Kogon and Suzette Blakemore understand the importance of leadership in project completion and explain that people are crucial in the formula for success. This updated and revised edition of Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager offers practical, real-world insights for effective project management and guides you through the essentials of the value, people, and project management process: Scope Plan Engage Track and Adapt Close If you’re struggling to ensure multiple projects are finished with high value and on time, this book is for you. If you manage projects without the benefit of a team, this book is also for you. Change the way you think about project management—"project manager" may not be your official title, but with the right strategies, you can excel in this project economy.

Author : David Barrett,Derek Vigar
Publisher : Multi-Media Publications Incorporated
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Project management
ISBN : 1554891620

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The Keys to Our Success by David Barrett,Derek Vigar Pdf

Project managers are keen to learn from the best. So we asked the top experts in the field a straightforward question: What is your best piece of advice for success in project management? The result is this book a collection of their best stories, lessons, and takeaways. 25 different industry leaders make compelling cases for why their key will help influence your project success: The seven bullets of highly effective project managers Why leadership must be taken, not given The importance of becoming project business-savvy Ways to generate meaningful client ownership How great project managers make it fun And 20 other differentiators that have helped these industry leaders stand out If you are interested in differentiating yourself and boosting your career, then this book is a fantastic opportunity to connect with trusted mentors, read their honest advice, and leverage these keys to success in your own practice.

Author : Patrick Harper-Smith,Simon Derry
Publisher : FT Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780132965071

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Project Management by Patrick Harper-Smith,Simon Derry Pdf

Effective managers now recognize that most operational activities aimed at achieving key team objectives can and should be considered projects and managed accordingly. Typically these projects will range from: complex operational tasks, one-off initiatives such as moving offices or installing a new IT system, to the development of new products and services. However, while many of the traditional project management principles still apply, most tools and techniques need to be adapted and simplified to make them relevant to modern businesses. For those that master these new skills, exciting career opportunities lie ahead that will accelerate functional managers into new areas.

Author : Doug Russell
Publisher : AMACOM
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814416167

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Succeeding in the Project Management Jungle by Doug Russell Pdf

Despite the investment of time and money, companies are struggling to ensure their projects succeed. In his innovative book, author Doug Russell shows readers how the people-centric TACTILE Management TM system maximizes an organization’s current processes by cutting through the technical weeds to emphasize individual skills and the value of collaboration. Using the seven characteristics of high-performance project teams--transparency, accountability, communication, trust, integrity, leadership, and execution--Succeeding in the Project Management Jungle teaches readers how to: take project teams out of their functional silos and transform them into a powerful, integrated force; balance the expectations of customers, management, and project teams with the technical requirements of cost, schedule, and performance; avoid or minimize possible pitfalls; and much more. With countless man-hours clocked and billions of dollars spent every year on project tools, companies can’t afford the astonishingly slow success rate of most businesses’ endeavors. This phase-by-phase project guide shows readers how to apply invaluable people soft skills in real-life situations to ensure every phase of the project cycle is a success.

Author : Mark Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Project management
ISBN : 0340705396

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Successful Project Management in a Week by Mark Brown Pdf

An excellent guide that sets out the basic principles and provide practical steps for project managers. Topics covered include: understanding the nature of projects; setting up a project; planning projects; controlling projects; and the role and personal qualities of a project manager.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428982185

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PM: Program Manager (Online) January February 2003 Issue by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bill Flury
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1985025094

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Project Success Stories by Bill Flury Pdf

In this book, you will find 28 stories drawn from the author's experience in successfully managing 85 challenging and widely varied projects. The stories all relate to situations that required thoughtful application of the standard practices described in the several different project management handbooks on his bookshelf.

Author : Mark Price Perry
Publisher : J. Ross Publishing
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781604270761

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Business Driven PMO Success Stories by Mark Price Perry Pdf

Business Driven PMO Success Stories was written by and with over two dozen contributing authors from the worldwide project management and project management office (PMO) community. It offers executives, managers, and all those involved in the projects of the organization, an understanding of the value a PMO can provide, the knowledge they need to determine the purpose of their PMO, and how to craft a PMO best suited to fulfill that purpose.

Author : Kenneth Lee Petrocelly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Project management
ISBN : 1000354008

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Project Management by Kenneth Lee Petrocelly Pdf

""Project Management: Survival and Success, "" addresses the shortcomings and weaknesses of the ""managerial"" aspect of project management. The narrative will un-complicate the project management process and provide direction to managers towards furthering their understanding and involvement in the successful completion of their project.