Program management (PgM) is fast developing as the essential link between strategy and projects and as a vehicle for organizational change. It offers the means to manage groups of projects with a comm
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
Beginning with the basic elements that differentiate space programs from other management challenges, Space Program Management explains through theory and example of real programs from around the worl
PROVEN STRATEGIES FOR APPLYING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES TO PUBLIC SECTOR PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENTGovernment Program Management examines ongoing global reforms in public-sector program design and ma
This book is an up-to-date, in-depth examination of program management from its use by the Department of Defense to its commercial applications. Program management enables management to deal with comp
Impending changes in population, climate, and energy resources are the issues that all program managers have to plan for. This book provides an excellent discussion of these issues in a format that 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
The go-to-guide for program managers--updated for today's new business environmentThe Handbook of Program Management gives you the tools to establish processes that ensure the success of your project
In early 2007, the Project Management Institute (PMIR) piloted the now highly sought after Program Management Professional (PgMPR) credential, reflecting the growing trend for organizations to coordin
The need for information on program management is more critical now than ever before. PMIs development of a new standard on program management is driving even greater interest. At the same time, there
Many enterprises employ program management offices (PMOs) to manage projects or groups of projects. However, the best organizations utilize PMOs as a successful business function at the executive leve
When we look at a program or a project, to identify its size in terms of 'large' (the term 'super-large' is considered as part of large within the context of this book), it would be advisable to consi
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
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.
Exploring complex and intelligent analytical and mathematical methods, this book examines how different approaches can be used to optimize program management in the construction industry. It provides
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
Sticky Situations is a collection of case studies to help early childhood educators walk through management scenarios and brainstorm the best way to solve typical childcare program problems. Each case
Choosing the right people to carry out a project is essential to its success. When multiple projects are combined into a complex program, the human aspect becomes even more important. This book is the
Managing technical programs successfully is as much art as it is science. This book illuminates the entire life cycle of the program—from customer’s original concept to successful completion. It offer
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
The book focuses on individuals who have come to understand the values of the tools that are provided by PMIR but are still looking for the advantages and the success factors necessary to be truly gre
Sanghera, a noted expert on program and project management, uses the OPM3 standards from PMI to form a layered strategy for fellow managers and supervisors, stressing the need for both proper metrics
Integrate critical roles to improve overall performance in complex engineering projects Integrating Program Management with Systems Engineering shows how organizations can become more effective, more
Providing a clear description of different extraction methods, this book reviews modern approaches that enhance each extraction process. The text presents both classical and emerging extraction proces
As a program manager, you are first and foremost a leader--one who must create, manage, and continually improve a culture that ensures the success of your project managers. Establishing and maintainin
Already a best practice for the majority of Fortune 500 companies, Program Management Office (PMO) is being embraced by large and small organizations eager to efficiently manage all their projects. Th
An indispensable resource for all defense industry professionals—governmental and commercial! Introducing the only book on the market offering valuable best practices and lessons learned for U.S. mil
The role of project management in the modern organization has grown significantly. The effective management of project portfolios that include numerous short-terms projects, large multi-project progra
In a fast evolving, flat world operating environment, enterprises need to constantly innovate and improve products and services to maintain a strong competitive position in the market place. The vehic
