{"product_id":"what-executives-need-to-know-about-project-management-hardback-9780470500811","title":"What Executives Need to Know About Project Management (Hardback) 9780470500811","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWhat Executives Need to Know About Project Management\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e (Author), Harold Kerzner (Author), Frank P. Saladis (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470500811, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 11 September 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages, Photos: 92 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Drawings: 31 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 16.3 x 2.5 cm, 0.54 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\u003eAs project management has evolved and matured, so has the executive's role in project management. To ensure the success of individual projects and the organization as a whole, today's executives are increasingly involved in activities such as capacity planning, portfolio management, prioritization, and strategic planning specifically for project management. In fact, more and more executives are becoming certified Project Management Professionals (PMPs). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat Executives Need to Know About Project Management\u003c\/i\u003e offers executives a guide to project management, focusing on what they need to know and what they need to do. It provides step-by-step guidance to help executives get effective, well-resourced project management teams in place and ensure the success of any individual project. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with basic principles, including a detailed discussion of the three best practices that enable executives to ensure effective project management: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping an environment where project management is viewed as a profession\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecuring key personnel for project management positions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating opportunities for rewards and advancement through successful project management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNext, the book explores how executives serve as executive sponsors in project management teams, setting forth solutions to the many problems and challenges they face in this role, including managing disagreements, delegating authority, and accelerating projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors explain how the role of the executive sponsor changes depending upon the life-cycle phase of the project. For example, during the project initiation and planning phases, the sponsor may take on a very active role, ensuring that proper objectives are established and that the project plan satisfies the needs of the business as well as the needs of the client. During the execution phase, the sponsor may take on a less active role; however, the book shows how executive sponsors need to become involved when roadblocks appear, crises occur, and conflicts arise over priorities among projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, helpful illustrations clarify complex concepts and processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternational Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL) xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Triple Constraint 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Project Resources 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: THE EVOLUTION OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolution 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Objectives 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinition of Success 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVelocity of Change 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthority and Job Descriptions 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation of Team Members 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Management Skills 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement Style 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Sponsorship 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Failures 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImprovement Opportunities 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResistance to Change 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: THE BENEFITS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantifying the Benefits 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: THREE CORE BEST PRACTICES 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe First Best Practice 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Second Best Practice 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Third Best Practice 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: ROLE OF THE EXECUTIVE AS A PROJECT SPONSOR 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Executives Interface Projects 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Executive Sponsor’s Role 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: SPECIAL PROBLEMS FACING EXECUTIVES 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePushing Sponsorship Down 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommittee Sponsorship 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Disagreements with the Sponsor 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing When to Seek Out the Project Sponsor for Help 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Sponsor Involvement 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacating the (External) Customers 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGate Review Meetings 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSponsorship Problems 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Exit Champion 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould a Sponsor Have a Vested Interest? 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Champions versus Exit Champions 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Collective Belief 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvertising Sponsorship 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with the On-Site Representatives 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKickoff Meetings for Projects 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the Lead 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRewarding Project Teams 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnterprise Project Management 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive Involvement (with Trade-offs) 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: NEW CHALLENGES FACING SENIOR MANAGEMENT 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring Project Management Success after Implementation 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccess 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Values 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour Cornerstones of Success 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccess versus Failure 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh-Level Progress Reporting 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValidating the Assumptions 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerating Projects 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Manager Selection 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelegation of Authority 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisible Support 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChannels of Communication 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid Buy-ins 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudgeting 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking Relationships 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EXECUTIVES 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe New Role for Executives 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivities for a Project Management Office 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Executive Interface 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpectations 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Structured Path to Maturity 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Unstructured Path to Maturity 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 283\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mechanical%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20materials%20%5BTG%5D%22\"\u003eTG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52276305494296,"sku":"9780470500811","price":33.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470500811.jpg?v=1781366464","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/what-executives-need-to-know-about-project-management-hardback-9780470500811","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}