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Informationen zum Autor Doug DeCarlo is principal of the Doug DeCarlo Group. His work has earned him international recognition as a consultant, motivational keynote speaker, trainer, coach, facilitator, and columnist. He often uses percussion instruments in his presentations to illustrate the dynamics of eXtreme projects. Klappentext us in the IS/IT profession into a new and much-needed arena of high-speed, yet high-quality, systems development.' -Joan Knutson, PM, Guru Unlimited Zusammenfassung Today's new breed! eXtreme projects are different. They feature high speed! high change! high complexity! high risk! and high stress. While traditional projects follow the classic model of ready! aim! fire! eXtreme project managers succeed by shooting the gun and then redirecting the bullet while not loosing sight of their moving target. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword by James P. Lewis xv Preface: Out of the Darkness xix Acknowledgments xxix The Author xxxiii Introduction: Into the Light 1 How eXtreme Projects Are Different 4 Ready, Fire, Aim 6 How eXtreme Project Management Is Different 7 Changing the Paradigm 9 Part One: The New Reality 13 1 Developing a Quantum Mind-Set for an eXtreme Reality 15 Is There a Method to Your Madness? 17 Linear Lunacy 18 Newtonian Neurosis and the eXtreme Project Manager 19 Self-Diagnostic Tool 21 Do You Walk Your Talk? 24 It's Jazz, Not Classical Music 24 Toward Peaceful Coexistence 25 Conclusion 26 2 The eXtreme Model for Success 28 Two Keys to Success 28 What Is a Project? A New Definition 30 What Is Project Management? A New Definition 32 What Is an eXtreme Project? 34 What Is eXtreme Project Management? 34 How Is Success Measured on an eXtreme Project? 36 Who Holds a Stake in Success? 37 What Are the Elements of the eXtreme Model for Success? 39 Putting in Place the Skills, Tools, and Environment to Succeed: The 5 Critical Success Factors 43 Part Two: Leadership Skills for an eXtreme World 47 3 Leadership Begins with Self-Mastery 51 The Project-Crazy Organization 52 The Formula for Self-Misery 53 The Formula for Self-Mastery 57 Taking It to a Higher Court 70 4 The eXtreme Project Manager's Leadership Role 75 The eXtreme Project Manager's Role 76 Stakeholders: The eXtreme Project Management Context 83 Your Role as Process Leader 89 Nine Reasons That eXtreme Project Managers Fail 97 You Are More Powerful Than You May Realize 99 When Commitment Is Not Obtainable 102 5 Principles, Values, and Interpersonal Skills for Leading 105 The 4 Accelerators: How to Unleash Motivation and Innovation 106 The 10 Shared Values: How to Establish the Trust and Confidence to Succeed 111 The 4 Business Questions: How to Ensure the Customer Receives Value Each Step of the Way 115 Developing Interpersonal Skills for an eXtreme World 117 Principles of Effective Communication 122 How to Negotiate 127 How to Resolve Conflict 138 When All Else Fails 140 6 Leading the eXtreme Team 143 Process Values 144 Characteristics of Teams 146 Establishing the Core Team 147 Creating the Conditions for Successful Teamwork 155 The Keys to Running Productive Meetings 166 Facilitation Skills 170 Decision Making and Problem Solving 174 How to Earn the Right to Lead the Process 179 7 eXtreme Stakeholder Management 185 The Stakeholder Challenge 186 Business Values 188 The Stakeholder Universe 190 Managing Your Stakeholders 195 The Role of the Steering Com...
