ESSENTIAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS (Paperback)

BackgroundChanging Project LandscapeOverviewTrend 1? Reduce CostTrend 2 ? Increased ComplexityTrend 3 ? Additional RigorTrend 4 ? Changing WorkforceReduce Cost: OutsourcingAdditional AttentionIntangiblesReduce Cost: Shared ServicesCompeting PrioritiesAdditional StepsResource Skills Intangibles Increased Complexity: More Technology LayersAdditional PlanningDifferent Skill NeedsIncreased Complexity: Enterprise FocusStandards and Fit Broader RequirementsIncreased Complexity: Third-Party VendorsPlanning Loss of Some ControlAdditional Rigor: Demand Management and GovernanceAdditional PlanningNo SlackIntangiblesAdditional Rigor: Process and ToolsAdditional Planning Applicability Changing Workforce: Specialized ResourcesHigh-Demand Resources Missing the Big PictureChanging Workforce: Mobile Resources Losing Key Resources Impacts SuccessSummary of ImpactsThe New Project Management Skills OverviewAdditional RigorConsultative Approach Managing Information LeadershipAdditional RigorDiligent Project PlanningUse a Standard Methodology for DeliveryUse Resources IntelligentlyDiligent Project ManagementUse Metrics AppropriatelyImprove CompetenciesConsultative ApproachRelationship FocusInfluencingSelf-Management Political SavvyManaging Information Proper Communications PlanningGathering Information: VisibilityPresenting and Sharing InformationLeading the Team Motivating Team MembersEmpower the TeamBe a Champion for the TeamHandling Conflicts and Difficult PeopleSummary Tying It All TogetherPlanning Is an InvestmentConstant DiligenceMaking Time for the Right ThingsRecognizing That People Will Make the Project SuccessfulBe ConsciousSituational AdaptationSummary of Techniques and Skills References