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Informationen zum Autor HANS J. THAMHAIN is Professor of Management and Director of the Technology and Project Management Programs at Bentley College. With experience in high-technology management positions at GTE/Verizon, General Electric, Westinghouse, and ITT, he has authored more than seventy research papers and seven professional reference books on project and technology management. Klappentext A GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY-BASED FIRMS Used effectively, project management can increase a firm's market share, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Though technology-based companies place themselves at a competitive disadvantage if they neglect this strategic tool, many overlook project management's benefits because they see themselves as continuously adapting organizations. In reality, this role makes project management even more vital. Managing Technology-Based Projects imparts the latest approaches and tools essential to lead a successful technology-based project. It outlines the practical integration of project management with four key areas: strategic alignment of projects within the enterprise, the project management process and its organizational support system, invaluable tools and techniques, and the individual and group leadership within a project's organization. Complete with examples of industrial applications, the book includes: Methods for defining key performance indicators and assessing project management process effectiveness Suggestions for fine-tuning and continuous improvement Practical case scenarios, discussion topics, end-of-chapter reviews, and exercises Attention to project management as it applies to a globalized business No one in a managerial role should be without Thamhain's expert advice. This guidebook is your road map to successfully incorporating enterprise project management into technology-based work. Zusammenfassung Written by well-known author and PMP Hans Thamhain! this professional reference and textbook provides management practitioners and students of project management with the latest concepts and tools for leading technology-oriented projects. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface xiii 1 Challenges of Managing Projects in a Technology World 1 Apple iPhone 5 1 1.1 Project Management in a Changing World: Challenges and Opportunities 2 1.2 Global Dimensions 2 1.3 Project Deserve Special Attention within the Enterprise 3 1.4 The Unique Nature of Technology Projects 4 1.5 Evolution and Growth of Project Management and Technology 11 1.6 Where Are We Heading? 15 1.7 Key Points, Lessons, and Conclusions 16 1.8 Questions for Discussion and Exercises 17 1.9 PMBOK® References and Connections 17 Internet Links and Resources 18 References and Additional Readings 18 2 Contemporary Project Management: Concepts and Principles 19 Amazon 19 2.1 The Big Picture: The Art of Managing Projects 20 2.2 Project Management Defined 21 2.3 The Project Life Cycle (PLC) 22 2.4 Programs, Projects, Tasks, and Committees 24 2.5 The Role of the Project Manager 27 2.6 Classification of Projects 28 2.7 Project Management Standards and Guidelines 30 2.8 Key Points, Lessons, and Conclusions 36 2.9 Questions for Discussion and Exercises 36 2.10 PMBOK® References and Connections 37 Internet Links and Resources 37 References and Additional Readings 37 3 The Effective Project Manager: Skills, Values and Agility 39 Project Management Skills Emphasized in PMI's Annual Report 39 3.1 Project-based Organizational Cultures and Values 39 3.2 Measuring Managerial Performance 40 3.3 Skill Requirements for Managing Technology Projects 43 3.4 How Learnable...
