The Next Frontier of Restaurant Management brings together the latest research in hospitality studies to offer students, hospitality executives, and restaurant managers and trainers the best practices
The Next Frontier of Restaurant Management brings together the latest research in hospitality studies to offer students, hospitality executives, and restaurant managers and trainers the best practices
Project management methodologies, practices, and guidelines are the only explicit information that project managers have and, when properly maintained, should reflect the most current knowledge and gu
This book presents a unique approach of change management in the language of project and process managers. The first part of this book presents the concept of change management, its players, strategie
Executives should not necessarily know the intricacies of project management, but they should know how project management, as a discipline, can benefit the organization in implementing its strategies
The book addresses all of the principal aspects of program management. It explains how to protect against invalid numerical manipulation and provides a coherent solution for total program management.
The growing complexity of projects and the uncertainty that reigns in today's global economy are rendering ineffective traditional project practices and processes. These outdated techniques are based
The book describes the "new" project management discipline called Benefits Realization Management, which is an enabler to successful strategy execution. More than simply explaining a set of practices,
This book is written for project and portfolio managers in organizations transitioning to sustainability. It explains how to engage stakeholders in management roles to support this transformation. It
This book discusses the difference between the "science" and the "art" of program management as it relates to setting and managing stakeholder expectations. It is loosely tied to the five domains of p
"Preface While portfolio management has been applied in the financial industry since the early 1950s, it is only within the past two to three decades that academic research plus guidelines for practit
Recognizing the importance of portfolio management, the Project Management Institute (PMIR) has launched a new certification entitled the Portfolio Management Professional (PfMPR). PfMPR Exam Practice
Complexity theory has become a new, untapped reservoir of potential in the field of management. Although experts agree that complexity theory can apply to complex, virtual programs, there is little ma
Although construction is one of the largest industries in the United States, it lags behind other industries in its implementation of modern management techniques such as those contained in the Standa
Success in program management requires discipline, complete plans, well-run meetings, accurate record keeping, and adherence to global best practices. Implementing Program Management: Templates and Fo
Program management is a rapidly emerging offshoot of project management. So much so that AT&T, IBM, and other organizations, both large and small in all sectors, have initiated a push to certify p
Successful management relies on identifying and promoting high-performing employees—and targeting underperformers for serious improvement. Evaluating Performance, a comprehensive and essential
Many successful research and development (R&D) companies have already realized the benefits of applying project management processes for achieving better project results. The key is to apply prove
Managing change across cultures can be tricky, and universal approaches to change management may not serve their purpose in every cultural setting. This book examines the cultural dimensions that can
Even though program management has been discussed in books and literature, program governance seems to be a relatively new subject. Keeping in mind the needs of researchers, teachers, and practitioner
This book presents a systems-based approach to Construction Project Management that will facilitate a greater understanding of the complexity of large construction projects and how that complexity can
Roughly half of all project managers have to lead customer projects as profit centers on contractor side with two big objectives: making the customer happy and bringing money home. Customer projects a
This book provides a framework for understanding and managing factors required for achieving successful project and program outcomes. It presents guidelines to help readers develop an understanding of
This book outlines the agile project management methodology. It presents general agility concepts and does not apply to any one particular method; however the focus of the book aligns with the Project
Think, “Kanban in a box.” Imagine you ordered Kanban for your team, and got the box delivered to your door. You open the box and right on top is a quick-start guide. Being a novice, you follow the gui
The book presents a flexible, universal, and integrated three-dimensional model for managing projects. By tailoring and customizing the model to a specific industry or organization or by adapting it t
