From Concept to Customer - Portfolio, Pipeline, and Strategic Project Management

Description

This book gives a broad, comprehensive perspective of project management, covering the entire concept-to-customer cycle of complex strategic projects. Novice and seasoned project managers alike will gain insight into real-world, practical applications from the author's more than 40 years of hands-on experience with world-class multinational organizations. The techniques explained are proven, the approach sound and the results measurable and significant. Case studies have been taken directly from the author's client files. They illustrate the application of various project management strategies, as well as strategic and tactical planning tools. A step-by-step approach, supported by tools, techniques and examples, is used to illustrate each important aspect of project management. Content: Front Matter • Introduction • Preface • Table of Contents 1. Project Management Overview - Past and Present 2. Portfolio and Pipeline Management 3. Project Proposal Development 4. The Strategic Planning Model - Acceptance of Responsibilities 5. Setting Project Expectations Early, Realistically, and Measurably 6. Organizing and Leading the Project Team 7. Managing Contractor, Consultant, and Supplier Relationships 8. Project Communications Management 9. Assessing the Project Environment - Past, Present, and Future 10. Project Budgeting and Cost Management 11. Managing Risk 12. Project Procurement Planning 13. Project Quality and Compliance 14. Tactical Project Management Planning Tools 15. Assessing Project Alternatives through Trade-off Analyses 16. Case Study: Florida Southeast Developers 17. Organizing and Launching the Project Management Office • 18. Parting Thoughts • Bibliography Index