{"product_id":"strategic-project-management-made-simple-solution-tools-for-leaders-and-teams-hardback-9781119718178","title":"Strategic Project Management Made Simple; Solution Tools for Leaders and Teams (Hardback) 9781119718178","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eStrategic Project Management Made Simple\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eSolution Tools for Leaders and Teams\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTerry Schmidt (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119718178, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 24 June 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e256 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 16 x 2.8 cm, 0.454 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to plan and execute projects in any organization with this practical and insightful resource \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe comprehensively updated and revised edition of \u003ci\u003eStrategic Project Management Made Simple\u003c\/i\u003e cements this series’ status as the leading resource for anyone looking for step-by-step guidance on project design and action initiatives. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by celebrated management consultant Terry Schmidt, this book fully covers the necessity of systems thinking and the logical framework approach to solve today’s challenging problems. \u003ci\u003eStrategic Project Management Made Simple\u003c\/i\u003e also includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn expanded section on turning ideas, problems, and opportunities into projects \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA newly created chapter on managing your “inner game” to achieve project excellence   \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFresh case studies that cover how to pivot your business to meet changing needs  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new approach, Iterating to Excellence, to create your Minimum Viable Project and produce solutions smoother and faster\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrategic Project Management Made Simple, Revised and Updated\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable volume for leaders and workers seeking to transform their approach to planning, driving, and executing projects in their organizations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Gaining the Strategic Advantage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Developing Your Strategic Project Mindset 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat NASA Rule #15 Can Teach Us 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose the Strategy-to-Execution Gap 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShoot for the Moon 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferent Contexts But Similar Issues 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreview the Solution Tools 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Visualizing Project Strategy 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Simple Strategy 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Causal Logic 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganize Objectives into Trees 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIlluminate Multiple Solution Paths 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop Your Own Objectives Tree 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Speaking a Common Language 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicate with Clarity 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet Clear Objectives 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicate in Words and Diagrams 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimple Project Logic and the Strategic Hypotheses 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Projects Deliver Benefits 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurn a Problem into Objectives 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Exploring the Logical Framework Approach 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquip Leaders with Practical Tools 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamine the LogFrame Structure and Questions 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow a Stalled Team Finally Got Going 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrengthen Your Project Design 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThink from Multiple Perspectives 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Managing Enterprise-Wide Change 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Mastering the Four Critical Strategic Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Question #1—What Are We Trying to Accomplish and Why? 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefine and Align Key Objectives 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s Go to the Moon! 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart with the Big Why 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify your MVP 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview These Project Designs 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply Step #1 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Question #2—How Do We Measure Success? 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop Success Measures and Verifications 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasure What Matters Most 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine How to Verify 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasures Help You Choose Among Alternative Approaches 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Types of Indicators 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Winning the Peace After Winning the War 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply Step #2 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Question #3—What Other Conditions Must Exist? 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurface and Test Assumptions 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpot Trouble Before It Strikes 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluate Assumptions in Three Steps 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Battling the Asian Gypsy Moth Invasion 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurn Objectives Trees into LogFrame Plans 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply Step #3 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Question #4—How Do We Get There? 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify Action Steps 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild It Big 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGateway to Multiple Execution Tools 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecide Which Lifecycle Fits Best 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage the Ongoing Strategic Action Cycle 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep Your Project on Track 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply Step #4 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Putting These Concepts into Practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Getting Your Project Off the Ground 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMove from Storming to Performing 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepare for a Productive Project Launch 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConduct a Project Design Workshop 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHold a Project Kickoff Meeting 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngage Your Stakeholders Early 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a High-Performance Culture 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to Pivot Your Strategy 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Upgrading Group Performance 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Managing Your Inner Game 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeverage Your Internal Operating System 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Charge of Your Thoughts 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage Your Emotions 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrengthen Your Courage Muscles 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild Your Emotional Resilience 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage Your Internal PROJECTS 171\u003c\/p\u003e 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