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Showing how to assign the best mix of motivational types for each team, the book explains successful program and project, organizational and executional elements. Filled with first-hand experience identifying and using these elements in large, complex programs, the book is a leader's guide to completing projects and programs successfully.
List of contents
Dedication. Contents. List of Illustrations. List of Tables. Preface. Acknowledgments. About the Author. Chapter One Program Performance Breakthrough. Chapter Two Why Motivation-Based Leadership. Chapter Three Motivation Model to Be First Place. Chapter Four Changes in Program Leadership Indicated. Chapter Five The Impact of Motivation-Based Leadership. Chapter Six Motivation Management Details. Chapter Seven More on the Two Steps to Success. Chapter Eight Step 1 (Setup, Buy In): How to Do It. Chapter Nine Step 2 (Execution): How to Do It. Chapter Ten Program Closure. Chapter Eleven Building the Sponsor's Reputation. Glossary. Index.
About the author
Thomas Pavelko worked for Lockheed Martin for 37 years. During that time, he recruited and led teams to develop embedded high-performance computer systems to perform critical flight controls. He was promoted to System Engineering Manager, Program Manager, and Program Director. He reported to a wide range of divisions including Satellites, Missiles, R&D, Electronics, Propulsion, Advanced Astronautics, Commercial Space, Missile Defense, Human Spaceflight, and Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works). He was assigned to large commercial and government programs falling behind, often becoming the new Program Manager. He was directly accountable to customer and corporate leadership for program success. All programs were completed successfully.
Summary
Showing how to assign the best mix of motivational types for each team, the book explains successful program and project, organizational and executional elements. Filled with first-hand experience identifying and using these elements in large, complex programs, the book is a leader's guide to completing projects and programs successfully.
