附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-136) and index.
Copyright; Contents; List of Figures; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 It's a Jungle Out There!; PROJECT FAILURES; THE FIRST MYTH; THE PLACE TO BEGIN; The Gartner Grid; THE MISSING PUZZLE PIECE; Applying the Theory; Chapter 2 The Role of the Project Manager; IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE A PROJECT MANAGER; WHAT IS MANAGING?; PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEFINED; Signatures; Expectations; IS MANAGING THE SAME AS LEADING?; MINTZBERG'S ROLES; Interpersonal Roles; Informational Roles; Decisional Roles; The Integrated Job; Prescriptions Based on Reality; A Word of Caution; THINK LIKE A MANAGER; Think Money.
Be Proactive, Not ReactiveTake Responsibility and Assume Authority; Understand Political Reality; Chapter 3 Types of Projects and the Project Manager; WHAT IS A PROJECT?; Temporary; Unique; Types of Projects; Types of Problems; SKILLS REQUIRED; Another Source of Complexity; Assessing Yourself; Chapter 4 Dealing Effectively with People; UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOR; Points 1 & 2; Point 3; Point 4; Point 5; Point 6; Point 7; Point 8; DR. PHIL'S CHARACTERISTICS OF PEOPLE; APPLYING THESE CHARACTERISTICS IN PROJECTS; The Number One Fear; Number One Need; Enhance Self-Esteem; What's in It for Me?
Talk about Things Important to the Other PersonPeople Hear What They Understand; If You Like Me, I'll Probably Like You; The Reason Isn't Apparent; We Can All Be Petty and Small; People Wear Masks; IN SUMMARY; Chapter 5 Managing Effectively; DON'T OVERLOOK STRATEGY; TACTICAL PLANNING; COMMUNICATION PLANNING; Communication Overhead; Documentation; Change Requests; "Ostrich" Problems; Keep the Boss and Sponsor Informed; MULALLY'S PRINCIPLES; Compelling Vision; Everyone Is Included; Clear Performance Goals; One Plan; The Data Sets Us Free; You Can't Manage a Secret; Whining Is Okay-Occasionally.
Propose a Plan, Find a WayListen to Each Other and Help Each Other; Emotional Resilience; Have Fun-Enjoy the Journey and Each Other; One Final Principle; Chapter 6 How to Handle Unreasonable Demands; SUGGESTIONS FROM ASSOCIATES; Response from Adrian Warner; Response from George Hollins; Response from Barry Briggs; My Own Suggestions; INFLUENCING OTHERS; Chapter 7 Out of the Crisis; EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE; REACTIONS TO STRESS; HOPE IS NOT A STRATEGY; BLAME AND PUNISHMENT; SOLVING PROJECT PROBLEMS; Ignore It; Solve the Problem; Change the Plan; Cancel the Project; ASK FOR HELP!
Defining the ProblemSolutions in Search of Problems; PARTING WORDS; Chapter 8 Your Self-Development Plan; 1. MISSION AND VISION; Assessing Yourself; Get Involved in PMI ®; Getting Your PMP ®; 2. DEVELOP A STRATEGY; 3. DEVELOP AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN; 4. EXECUTION AND CONTROL; 5. CLOSE OUT AND CELEBRATE!; References and Reading List; Index; About the Author.
摘要:Focuses on areas that can be stumbling blocks to successful project management, including a discussion of overlooked principles. It shows how to maintain project success even in today's environment of rapid change and innovation.
