by Michael Bissonette (Author), Thomas Cocotis (Editor), Ace Lowder (Cover Design by)
ACHIEVING EPIC BUSINESS RESULTS WITH STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT was written as a "quick read" for those interested in exploring the concept of Strategic Project Management and not only how it can transform your organization into a "smooth-running machine", but also how some very practical methodologies can boost Program and Project Managers' performance. These concepts include: What is the right amount of Organizational Governance? What are the Bests Practices to employ? Should you establish a PMO (Project Management Office), and if so, what should be it's role? What are the key drivers of Project Success and how can we nurture them? Which Product Development Process should be employed and why? The power of focusing on understanding the % Confidence in meeting Project commitments PM Tools considered "Bests Practices" and becoming more User-Friendly - how to productively use them? Mike chose to write this book in first-person to enable his personal experiences (i.e. Stories) to be conveyed, first-hand. His past students have commented that they value his Stories and the lessons they conveyed. This material can get a bit dry at times, but the Stories and real-word examples off-set that and provide a clearer perspective on the various topics. The 10 chapters focus on Strategic Project Management topics and are written to enable readers to easily skip around, as they cross-reference each other as appropriate. At the end of each chapter Mike poses a series of five questions to ponder about your Organization's practices.