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In the ten years since this Gower Handbook was first published, Programme Management has been transformed to become the vehicle of choice for realising the objectives of large scale, complicated, business, government and social investment. The Second Edition of this Gower Handbook is a completely new text; designed as a definitive guide to the current state of Programme Management. To that end the text offers foundation theory and knowledge around key issues such as, managing programme contracts, people and know-how, complexity and uncertainty, benefits and success measures, as well as every stage of the programme life cycle. The main central section of the book provides theory, tools, advice and examples of practical application from an industry context and covers sectors including construction, energy, aerospace and defence, IT, automotive and the public sector. The Handbook also includes a section with chapters on assessing and improving programme competences and developing maturity. Discrete chapters relate programme management to the international baselines and standards. Collectively, the Gower Handbook of Programme Management is most comprehensive guide to the subject that you can buy.
List of contents
List of Figures
Notes on the Contributors
Preface
PA RT I
Foundations of Programme Management
- Introduction to Programme Management
- International Standards for Programme Management and
Their Application
- The Nature of Programmes and their Interrelation with Projects,
Portfolios and Operations
PART II
Good Practice in Programme Management
- Distinguishing Different Types of Programmes
- Programme Management in the Space Sector
- Programme Management in the Aircraft Industry
- Programme Management in the Automotive Industry
- Programme Management in the Aviation Industry
- Programme Management in Construction and Engineering
- Programme Management in Mining
- Programme Management in the Pharmaceutical Sector
- Programme Management for Humanitarian and Development Projects
- Programme Management in the Police
- Programme Management in the Transport Sector
- Programme Management in the ICT Sector
- Managing Change Programmes
- Programmes and Collaborative Working
- Managing Strategic Initiatives
PART III
Programme Governance, Organization and Culture
- Programme Governance
- Mastering Integration in Programme Management
- Programme Management Offices
- Programme Culture
PART IV
Programme Lifecycles, Processes, Methods and Tools
- Programme Lifecycles
- An Overview of the Programme Management Process
- Programme Identification and Initiation
- Programme Planning
- Controlling Programmes for IT and Business Change
- Using Modern Technologies for Programme Management
- Managing Programme Benefits
- Managing Complexity in Programmes
- Managing Uncertainties in Programmes
- Managing Programme Resources
- Managing People in Programmes
- Managing Partners in Programmes
- Managing Contracts in Programmes
- Creating Knowledge Services for Modern Technical Project
Organizations: The REAL Knowledge Approach
PA RT V
Developing Maturity in Programme Management
- Introducing Programme Management into an Organization
- Assessing and Improving Programme Management Maturity
- Developing Competencies of People in Programmes
Index
About the author
Dennis Lock has written or edited some of the defining books on project management, including Project Management (now in its Tenth Edition) and Gower Handbook of People in Project Management. Following a career in engineering and management, Dennis has lectured on project management at Masters level.
Reinhard Wagner is President of IPMA, Past President and Honorary Fellow of GPM (the German Project Management Association), and founder and CEO of Projectivists, a PM Consultancy.
Summary
The Second Edition of this Gower Handbook offers foundation theory and knowledge around key issues such as, managing programme contracts, people and know-how, complexity and uncertainty, benefits and success measures, as well as every stage of the programme life cycle. The book provides theory, tools, advice and examples of practical application
Report
Review from previous edition: 'Gower's Handbook of Programme Management received an enthusiastic reception at its launch. Andrew Bragg, managing director of the Association for Project Management summed it up as "This is a very significant publication on a very important topic".' Project Manager Today
