COGNITIVE READINESS IN PROJECT TEAMS : reducing project complexity and increasing success in ... project management.

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Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgments About the Editors and Contributors 1. Complexity and Complex Projects Introduction Complexity and Complex Systems Non-Reductionist Non-Linear Complexity in Projects The Human Dimension of Project Complexity Summary 2. The Cognitive Readiness Framework Introduction Cognitive Readiness Project Leadership The Cognitive Readiness Framework Neuroscience Background Mindfulness Cognitive, Emotional, and Social Intelligences Summary 3. Introduction to Neuroscience and Project Leadership Introduction Brain Fundamentals The Brain’s Evolutionary Lag Safety First Preponderance of the Non-Conscious The Need for Sociality Complexity, Stress, Resilience, Insight, and Positive Mindset Helpful and Destructive Stress Levels Emotional Regulation Strategies Neural Networks and Leadership Roles Resilience Insight Positive Mindset Summary 4. Minimizing the Effects of Bias in Project and Program Deci Introduction Automaticity and the Brain Some Significant Biases Bias Mitigation Approaches Generic Method Categorizing Sets of Biases Addressing Individual Biases Summary 5. Mindfulness: The Foundation for Intelligence and Optimal Performance Project Management, Complexity, and Cognitive Readiness Importance of Behavioral Skills and Mindfulness Optimal Performance Beyond Intellectual Understanding to Experience and Action Living Above the Line: Project Management as a Zen Art Multiple Intelligences Four Intelligences: Cognitive, Emotional, Social, Spiritual Cognitive Intelligence Emotional Intelligence Social Intelligence Spiritual Intelligence Mindfulness as a Foundation for Intelligence What Mindfulness Is Mindfulness Meditation How to Meditate Formal Practice Informal Practice Western and Eastern Views The Source of Mindfulness Meditation Enabling Distinction Making and Unbiased Decisions Mindless vs. Mindful Conclusion 6. From Mindfulness to Action: Applying Augmented Cognition to Project Management Introduction Common Biases Associated with Mindfulness Mindfulness: Just an Eastern Practice? Are Mindfulness and Meditation the Same? Is Mindfulness Emptying One’s Mind and Stopping One’s Thoughts? Is Mindfulness Just Paying Attention to the Breath While Sitting in Lotus Position? Is Mindfulness a Form of Religion? What Is Mindfulness? Awareness, the Augmented Cognition from the Inner With Attention With Intention, on Purpose Being Non-Judgmental Is a Very Important Element of Mindfulness Practice; Does That Mean That a Project Manager Should Not Be Judging? Acceptance Letting Go Non-Striving Trust Beginner’s Mind Mindfulness Can Create Significant Competencies for a Project Manager Mindful Listening Mindfulness and Situation Awareness Mindfulness and Flow From Mindfulness to Cognitive Readiness to Reach Flow Summarization of Mindfulness 7. Emotional and Social Intelligence Competencies and the Intentional Change Process Emotional and Social Intelligence Competencies: the Pillars of Cognitive Readiness Why Emotional and Social Intelligence Competencies Matter What are Emotional and Social Intelligence Competencies? The Development of Emotional and Social Competencies: The Neurophysiological Base The Process of Developing Emotional and Social Competencies: The Intentional Change Theory Ideal Self: Crafting a Compelling Vision The Real-Self: Understanding Who a Person Is Learning Agenda: Define the Path Experimenting with New Behaviors Exploiting Trustful Relationships Exemplar Cases of Application of ICT Summary References 8. Emotional and Social Intelligence Competencies for Project Management The Reasons behind an Individual’s Success PMs’ Competency Profile: The Different Dimensions of Emotional and Social Intelligence Competencies Self-Awareness Self-Management Social Awareness Relationship Management Competencies Observed in Outstanding Project Managers Identifying the Distinctive Competencies through Multiple Perspectives Emerging Emotional and Social Competencies for Successful PMs Summary References 9. Training, Cognitive Readiness Competence Development, and Implementation Introduction Traditional Training Assessing What Is Important to the Organization and Establishing a Baseline Assessing the Project Management Community of Practitioners Reflection and Career Journals What Has Actually Worked? The Organizational Perspective Summary Afterword Index