What Functional Managers Need to Know About Project Management / The IIL/Wiley Series in Project Management (ePub)
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Discover how functional managers can apply the Kerzner
Approach to project management
As a functional manager today, you need to become more involved
in project management. That doesn't mean you need to become a
project manager, but rather you need to...
Approach to project management
As a functional manager today, you need to become more involved
in project management. That doesn't mean you need to become a
project manager, but rather you need to...
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Discover how functional managers can apply the Kerzner
Approach to project management
As a functional manager today, you need to become more involved
in project management. That doesn't mean you need to become a
project manager, but rather you need to know how to perform
specific project-related tasks, work with project team members,
understand each other's priorities and problems, and resolve issues
jointly. Now here's the book that gives you everything you need to
know about your role in project management clearly and
succinctly.
Based on principles set forth in the bestselling Project
Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and
Controlling, Tenth Edition, this easy-to-follow guide focuses
on the pivotal role you play as an executive in project management.
It introduces the acclaimed Kerzner Approach, demonstrating how it
empowers functional managers with the skills needed to ensure that
projects are completed successfully, on time, and on budget.
The International Institute for Learning/Wiley Series in
Project Management features the most innovative, tested-and-proven
approaches to project management, all explained in clear,
straightforward language. The series offers new perspectives on
solving tough project management problems as well as practical
tools for getting the job done. Each book in the series is drawn
from the related IIL course and is written by noted project
management experts.
Approach to project management
As a functional manager today, you need to become more involved
in project management. That doesn't mean you need to become a
project manager, but rather you need to know how to perform
specific project-related tasks, work with project team members,
understand each other's priorities and problems, and resolve issues
jointly. Now here's the book that gives you everything you need to
know about your role in project management clearly and
succinctly.
Based on principles set forth in the bestselling Project
Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and
Controlling, Tenth Edition, this easy-to-follow guide focuses
on the pivotal role you play as an executive in project management.
It introduces the acclaimed Kerzner Approach, demonstrating how it
empowers functional managers with the skills needed to ensure that
projects are completed successfully, on time, and on budget.
The International Institute for Learning/Wiley Series in
Project Management features the most innovative, tested-and-proven
approaches to project management, all explained in clear,
straightforward language. The series offers new perspectives on
solving tough project management problems as well as practical
tools for getting the job done. Each book in the series is drawn
from the related IIL course and is written by noted project
management experts.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „What Functional Managers Need to Know About Project Management / The IIL/Wiley Series in Project Management (ePub)“
Preface. Acknowledgments. International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL). Chapter 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES. Project Management Humor. Project Management. Project Necessities. Results of Good Planning. Project Characteristics. The Triple Constraint. Resources. Types of Project Resources. Project Organization. Multiple Boss Reporting. Project-Driven versus Non-Project-Driven Firms. Complexities in Non-Project-Driven Firms. Level of Reporting. Low-Level Reporting. Why Use Project Management? When to Use Project Management. Relationship. The Need for Restructuring. Improvement Opportunities. Resistance to Change. Chapter 2: THE BENEFITS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT. Benefits of Project Management. Chapter 3: SOME IMPLEMENTATION COMPLEXITIES. The Challenges Facing Project Managers. Working with the Technical Prima Donna. Early Reasons for Failure. Chapter 4: ROLE OF THE MAJOR PLAYERS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT: THE PROJECT MANAGER. The Three-Legged Stool. The Project Manager's Role. Negotiating for Resources. The Project Kickoff Meeting. Organizing the Project Team. Responsibility Assignment Matrix. Establishing the Project's Policies and Procedures. Laying Out the Project Workflow and Plan. Establishing Performance Targets. Obtaining Funding. Executing the Plan. Acting as the Conductor. Putting Out Fires. Counseling and Facilitation. Encouraging the Team to Focus on Deadlines. Monitoring Progress by "Pounding the Pavement". Evaluating Performance. Developing Contingency Plans. Briefing the Project Sponsor. Reviewing Status with the Team. Briefing the Customer. Closing Out the Project. Project Management Skills. Chapter 5: ROLE OF THE MAJOR PLAYERS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT: THE PROJECT SPONSOR. The Need for a Sponsor. The Project Sponsor Interface. Chapter 6: ROLE OF THE MAJOR PLAYERS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT: THE FUNCTIONAL MANAGER. Classical Management. The Functional Manager's Role. Staffing Questions. Worker Understanding and Skills. Special Requirements. Recruitment Policy.
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Degrees of Permissiveness. The Project Manager's Recruitment Concerns. Management Plan Data. Staffing Patter versus Time. Special Issues with Assignments. Conflicting Policies and Procedures. Asking for a Reference. A Summary of Other Special Issues. The Functional Manager's Problems. The Functional Manager as a Forecaster. The Type of Matrix Structure. The Functional Manager's View. Working with the Project Managers. Expectations of the Assigned Resources. Handling Organization Priorities. Handling Project-Related Priorities. Balancing Workloads. Multiproject Planning. Changing Resources during the Project. The Impact of Scope Changes. Risk Management. Project Documentation. Conflicts. Conflict Resolution. Talking to the Project Managers. Project Performance Reports. Estimating and Scheduling. An Effective Working Relationship. Successful Culture. Promises Made. Non-Financial Awards/Recognition. Wall-Mounted Plaques for All to See (Cafeteria Wall). Public Recognition. Other Non-Monetary Rewards. Public Pat on the Back. Securing Proprietary Knowledge. Wearing Multiple Hats. Conclusion. INDEX.
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Autoren-Porträt von International Institute for Learning, Harold Kerzner, Frank P. Saladis
Harold D. Kerzner, Ph.D., is Senior Executive Director atthe International Institute for Learning, Inc., a global learning
solutions company that conducts training for leading corporations
throughout the world. He is a globally recognized expert on
project, program, and portfolio management, total quality
management, and strategic planning. Dr. Kerzner is the author of
bestselling books and texts, including the acclaimed Project
Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and
Controlling, Tenth Edition.
FRANK P. SALADIS, PMP, is a Senior Consultant and Trainer
for the International Institute for Learning, Inc. and editor of
the allPM.com newsletter, a global project management publication.
Mr. Saladis was awarded the 2006 Linn Stuckenbruck Person of the
Year Award by the Project Management Institute. The award
recognizes people who have made significant contributions to the
Institute as leaders in project management. Mr. Saladis is the
originator of International Project Management Day, held each year
to celebrate and recognize project managers from around the
world.
International Institute For Learning, Inc. (IIL), is a
global leader in professional training and comprehensive consulting
services in the areas of project, program, and portfolio
management, PRINCE2, business analysis, Microsoft Office Project
and Project Server, and Lean Six Sigma. IIL is an IIBA-endorsed
education provider, a PMI charter global registered education
provider, and member of PMI's Silver Alliance Circle and Corporate
Council.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: International Institute for Learning , Harold Kerzner , Frank P. Saladis
- 2011, 1. Auflage, 256 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 1118276655
- ISBN-13: 9781118276655
- Erscheinungsdatum: 29.11.2011
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