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Project Management for Book Publishers provides readers with a solid understanding of efficient processes and workflows for content creation, product development, and the marketing and distribution of both physical and digital products.Digital has brought more data, more training, and more accountability to the publishing process. But it has also shone light on how systems designed initially around print-first publications are ill-equipped to support an industry of now would-be digital media companies. This book addresses some of the major challenges for publishing houses facing this reality, including how to create a digital-aware workflow, implementing quality assurance procedures, and using different management systems to develop an efficient workflow. Beginning by explaining project and product management practices used throughout technology and media companies, it then delves into when and how these principles can be applied to the publishing workflow. Topics covered include Waterfall and Agile Project Management, Scrum methodology, Kanban framework, ebook and audio formats, metadata, quality assurance, crowdfunding, in-app monetization, ONIX, and accessibility. Readers will consider not just how to contend with online platforms that allow authors to publish with the click of a button, and audiences accustomed to accessing content across multiple platforms and formats, but also challenges arising from factors such as the data-driven acquisitions model in libraries, the downward spiral of sales in college bookstores, the call for accessibility, and the need for fluid content systems that can work with different publishing databases and software.Written for publishing professionals at all levels, this book will also help advanced students of Publishing and Book Studies navigate best practices for project management in the modern publishing landscape.

Immerse yourself in this indispensable resource for leaders tasked with the challenge of building or managing effective software development teams. This book is based on practical wisdom, offering actionable guidance to foster high-performing teams that excel in their projects. Despite the pivotal role leadership plays in a team's success, there aren't many companies that employ structured, best-practice-driven leadership methods. The core of the book covers several critical areas essential for any tech leader's success: building high-performance teams, project management, code quality, software design and architecture, software development life cycle (SDLC), software quality insurance, observability, technology and business alignment The relevance of structured, principled leadership in tech has never been more important. Tech Leadership Playbook aims to equip leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the challenges of evolving business successfully. What You Will Learn Establish industry-proven strategies for building and sustaining high-performance teams Empower teams through mission driven ownership and autonomy Reduce development cost through effective leadership Implement real Agile project management culture Gain a solid understanding of different software design architectures Leverage architectural principles to design robust and maintainable software systems Improve Code Quality with strategic SDLC practices Who This Book is For Senior engineers, tech leaders, engineering managers, CTO, CIO, project managers, agile coaches, and founders

Trotz ihrer Bedeutung in der modernen Arbeitswelt führen ineffiziente Online-Meetings oft zu Frustration. Die Autorin zeigt durch strukturierte Ansätze auf individueller, Team- und Organisationsebene, wie sich die Anzahl der Meetings reduzieren und die Effizienz der verbleibenden Online-Meetings erhöhen lässt. Dabei wird untersucht, wie Kalendermanagement optimiert und Meetings produktiver gestaltet werden können, um Zeit und Ressourcen zu sparen. Der Fokus liegt darauf, den Return On Time Invested jedes Meetings zu erhöhen und die allgemeine Arbeitszufriedenheit zu steigern. Wenn du an Projekten in Unternehmen arbeitest und einen vollen Kalender hast, ist dieses Buch dein Werkzeugkasten, um die Flut an ermüdenden Online-Meetings zu meistern. Erster Schritt: Du lernst, wie du das Kalender-Tetris gewinnst und deinen eigenen Kalender organisierst, damit mehr Zeit für das Wesentliche bleibt. Dann geht es um Teamarbeit: Wir definieren geeignete Regeln, um die gemeinsame Arbeitszeit sinnvoll zu nutzen. Schließlich werfen wir einen Blick auf die Organisationsebene, um die Qualität der Online-Meetings insgesamt zu verbessern. Ziel des Ganzen? Schluss mit ziellosen Online-Meetings. Es ist Zeit für Online-Meetings, die tatsächlich etwas bringen – weniger Multitasking, mehr Fokus und echter Mehrwert. Der Inhalt Chancen, Fallstricke und Ineffizienz von Online-Meetings Return On Time Invested – Kostenbewusstsein und Zeitmanagement Teamwork: Virtuelle Retrospektiven, Daily-Meetings, virtuelle Workshops Positive Meeting-Kultur in Organisationen

Project Management: A Socio-Technical Approach is a comprehensive title that emphasizes the importance of the human dimension in project management through a holistic view by recognizing that to master project management one must not only master key tools and methods, but also how to manage people to use these techniques within the culture of their organization. Written for a wide audience, this title provides a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of project management through its universally applicable concepts, principles, and techniques. The 2024 release includes updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on project execution and features expanded examples, new student exercises and cases, and additional resources for instructors and students. This title is also well structured to meet the needs of those wishing to prepare for PMP or CAPM certification exams.

Audits im Krankenhaus werden oft noch sehr dokumentenlastig und auf ISO-Konformitätsprüfung ausgerichtet durchgeführt. Dabei geht es in Zeiten von E-Health, Digitalisierung und künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) im Krankenhaus längst um mehr und es ist vor allem eine flexiblere Herangehensweise gefordert. Die aktuellen Transformationsprozesse benötigen schnellere und dynamischere Anpassungen in der Organisation und bei den Abläufen. Mit Hilfe von agilen Audit-Instrumenten wie Scrum, Kaizen und Kanban können diese Herausforderungen gemeistert werden.Dieses Buch stellt nach einer Einführung in die Grundlagen von Audits die wichtigsten agilen Werte, Praktiken und Methoden vor, erläutert ihren möglichen Einsatz im Rahmen des allgemeinen Auditprozesses wie auch in den sogenannten „Audits im Sprint“. Agilität im Qualitätsmanagement und in der Durchführung interner Audits steht nicht im Widerspruch zum Leitfaden ISO 19011 „Auditierung von Managementsystemen“, in dem es um dieWirksamkeit und Eignung des QM-Systems sowie dessen Chancen zur Weiterentwicklung geht – sie ist vielmehr eine konsequente Weiterentwicklung. Best-Practice-Beispiele veranschaulichen, wie eine konkrete Umsetzung im Krankenhausumfeld aussehen kann.

Accelerate your next project with artificial intelligence and ChatGPT In AI-Driven Project Management: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT to Achieve Peak Productivity and Success, veteran IT and project management advisor Kristian Bainey delivers an insightful collection of strategies for automating the administration and management of projects. In the book, the author focuses on four key areas where project leaders can achieve improved results with AI's data-centric capabilities: minimizing surprises, minimizing bias, increasing standards, and accelerating decision making. You'll also find: Primers on the role of AI and ChatGPT in Agile, Hybrid, and Predictive approaches to project management How to accurately forecast a project with ChatGPT Techniques for crafting impactful AI strategy using AI project management principles Perfect for managers, executives, and business leaders everywhere, AI-Driven Project Management is also a must-read for project management professionals, tech professionals and enthusiasts, and anyone else interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and project management.

How do we become good project managers? What does it take to become a true professional?This book gives depth to these crucial questions. It explains and illustrates the experiences and professional capacities we must acquire to become good at what we do. The entry point is project management, and this entry point is used to define what in general makes us become good professionals. The book shows that our professional capacity is so much more than our technical abilities and shows that becoming a true professional today is defined by three key factors:Our ability to accumulate relevant professional reference points and contexts.Our ability to juggle technical, people, power, and unforeseen professional agendas.Our ability to memorize our experiences in useful mental models.The world will end up having around 8 billion professionals, which means that more than 150,000 new professionals will enter the workforce every day for the next 75 years. This will dramatically change our professional context.This book is for everyone who wants to sharpen their professional skills and mental models to stay relevant.

Many organisations face the challenge of making their project management more agile. However, the circumstances are often not suitable for this: The desired agility either does not fit the existing projects, or there is a lack of sufficient systematics. Lean Project Management shows how the advantages of different Lean Project Management methods – adaptive, targeted and flexible – can be combined. In addition to the established methods of classic and agile project management, proven methods and tools from Lean Management are used and further developed with a view to the requirements of project management (such as Gemba, 5S and more). The book shows how an organisation can systematically professionalise its project management, and make it more flexible in a targeted manner, in order to achieve more value with less effort. Aimed at students on postgraduate courses in business and project management as well as professional project managers working in organisations both large and small, Lean Project Management is a clear and comprehensive guide to combining the best methods to achieve optimal results.

The most essential component of every project manager's job is the ability to identify potential risks before they cause unnecessary headaches and turmoil all around.All projects are inherently risky, and complex ones can potentially be the downfall for even the most experienced project manager. From technical challenges and resource issues to unrealistic deadlines and problems with your subcontractors, any number of things can go wrong.Fully updated, consistent with PMI® standards, and addressing “VUCA” (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity—the now-common business and project management acronym), this book remains the definitive resource for project managers seeking to be proactive in their efforts to guard against failure and minimize unwanted surprises.Identifying and Managing Project Risk draws on real-world situations and hundreds of risk examples to show you how to:Thoroughly discover and document risksUse risk assessment techniques effectivelyImplement a system for monitoring and controlling projectsPersonalize proven methods for project risk management on any type of projectComplete with fresh guidance on program risk management, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, simulation and modeling, and significant “non-project” risks, this one-stop indispensable resource is what every project manager needs to avoid chaos and keep their projects on track.

Dieses Buch untersucht eine Reihe möglicher Wege, Modelle sowie operativer und strategischer Ansätze für Lean Six Sigma (LSS), eine zeitgemäße Praxis der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung (CI) zur Erzielung eines qualitätsbasierten Wettbewerbsvorteils in Organisationen. Fallstudien von Lean-Six-Sigma-Projekten in Bankunternehmen helfen, die operativen Dimensionen von LSS zu veranschaulichen, während die hier vorgestellten fallspezifischen und fallübergreifenden Analysen den strategischen Wert von LSS demonstrieren. Die Falldaten, die zur Gewinnung der Erkenntnisse herangezogen wurden, stammen zwar aus dem Bankensektor, ermöglichen jedoch eine Verallgemeinerung über den Bank- und Finanzdienstleistungssektor hinaus.Das Buch vertritt die Auffassung, dass LSS nicht nur eine KI-Praxis ist, sondern eine übergeordnete organisatorische Fähigkeit, genauer gesagt eine dynamische Fähigkeit, die es Unternehmen ermöglicht, einen auf Qualität basierenden Wettbewerbsvorteil zu erzielen. Das Buch richtet sich an Praktiker und Forscher gleichermaßen und schafft ein Gleichgewicht zwischen Theorie und Praxis.Für Praktiker bietet es einen Leitfaden für den Einsatz von LSS zur Erzielung von Wettbewerbsvorteilen und für evidenzbasierte Praktiken im Qualitätsmanagement und der operativen Exzellenz. Für Wissenschaftler stellt es eine Fülle von Literatur vor und erweitert den Wissensschatz zum Qualitätsmanagement. Dementsprechend ist das Buch sowohl für Praktiker als auch für Forscher von unschätzbarem Wert, da es ersteren hilft, den Wert von LSS sowohl als operative als auch als strategische Ressource zu erschließen, und letzteren potenzielle Forschungsrichtungen und Anwendungen aufzeigt.'Dieses Buch vermittelt ein tiefes Verständnis der Lean Six Sigma-Anwendungen. Es inspiriert, indem es die Prinzipien des Konzepts auf ungewöhnliche Bereiche von Betrieb und Management jenseits des üblichen Qualitäts- und Projektmanagements überträgt. Beim Lesen des Buches kam mir die großartige Idee, Lean Six Sigma auch in meinem digitalen Unternehmenanzuwenden. Am Ende des Buches hatte ich den Eindruck, dass die Möglichkeiten für den richtigen Einsatz von Lean Six Sigma grenzenlos sind, insbesondere wenn man es aus der Perspektive der dynamischen Fähigkeiten betrachtet. Die Leser dieses Buches werden sicherlich Einblicke in die Verbesserung ihrer Geschäftsprozesse sowohl in operativer als auch in strategischer Hinsicht erhalten. Obwohl sich das Buch auf den Bankensektor konzentriert, eignet es sich eigentlich für ein sehr breites Publikum. Es handelt sich um eine brillante Forschungsarbeit und ein Buch, das als Leitfaden für die Transformation durch das Prisma von Lean Six Sigma dienen wird.'- Professorin. Dr. ZornitsaYordanova, Leitende Assistenzprofessorin für Innovationsmanagement, Universität für nationale und internationale Wirtschaft, Sofia, Bulgarien'Lean Six Sigma muss aus einer Systemperspektive heraus verstanden werden, undes besteht eine große Wissenslücke in diesem Bereich, wenn es darum geht, ganzheitliche Lösungen für Geschäftsprobleme zu finden. Dieses Buch ist ein sehr willkommenes Werk, das diese Forderung aufgreift. Es integriert die Ressourcen des Qualitätsmanagements und die Sichtweise der dynamischen Fähigkeiten in die Praxis. Der Bereich Banken und Finanzdienstleistungen wurde passend gewählt, da er für Sozialunternehmen am unmittelbarsten anwendbar ist. Jeder, der mit weniger Mitteln mehr Wirkung erzielen möchte, wird von der Lektüre dieses Buches profitieren.-Alex Abraham, Hauptgeschäftsführer, Lean Success Partners, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Kanada'Das Buch ist eine erfrischende Bereicherung für die Welt des Qualitätsmanagements, insbesondere im Kontext von Banken und Finanzdienstleistungen. Konzepte und Begriffe wie'Schnelligkeit von Lean & Robustheit von Six Sigma zur Lösung operativer Probleme''Hybride Methodik'passen sehr gut zu dem, was wir heute in der Branche tun.E

This book showcases the discussion about megaprojects carried out at the MeRIT (Megaproject Research Interdisciplinary Team) workshop 2023: the crisis, discontinuity, rising prices, and supply chains disruption force radical reflection for those involved in megaprojects. It raises a modern-day challenge, the creation of value for stakeholders. Indeed, the aim of the volume is to encourage readers to think more broadly, articulately and less stringently than the mainstream claims. There is a need to design, implement, and manage megaprojects by abandoning the old paradigm that leveraged solely on time and cost. We need to move beyond that by going to explore the value generated, the positive impact on people, communities and territories. Economic, social and environmental sustainability takes on a new and broader articulation: issues of the circular economy applied to megaprojects are addressed and ample space is ensured for the inclusion of social needs in current practices.

Introducing a comprehensive approach to invigorate project leadership, this book provides a framework – the OUtCoMES Cycle – for developing, managing, advancing, and optimizing engineering and analytics projects.All too often, issues of moral hazard and completion bias prevent engineering and analytics managers and team leaders from asking the critical question'What's the problem?', before committing time, energy, and resources to solve it. This book draws attention to the definition, structuring, option consideration and ultimately the addressing of the right problems, exploring the OUtCoMES Cycle framework that facilitates and energizes systematic thinking, knowledge sharing, and on-the-fly adjustment with an explicit focus on the maximization of value and ROI. Each chapter includes discussions and lessons in analytical and engineering problem identification, problem structuring, iterative problem development (mental and computational) and problem resolution, at least three embedded real-world case studies, and a closing'Practitioner's Recap'to contextualize key chapter takeaways.Written by a team of established academic scholars and practicing analysts and engineers, this is an accessible and culture-shifting action guide for instructors interested in training the next generation of project and analytics leaders, students of analytics and engineering, as well as practicing project leaders and principals.

In projektorientierten Unternehmen spielen Projektmanagement-Offices (PMO) eine wichtige, manchmal sogar zentrale Rolle, wenn es darum geht, die Projektmanagementaktivitäten des Unternehmens zielgerichtet und effizient auszurichten. Dabei entstehen unternehmensspezifisch Organisationen mit teilweise recht unterschiedlichen Aufgaben, Funktionen und organisatorischen Rahmenbedingungen. Die Profession Projektmanagement ist natürlich auch Veränderungen und neuen Entwicklungen unterworfen. Themen wie Agilität, Nachhaltigkeit oder neue bzw. veränderte Rollen sind Herausforderungen, denen sich PMO der Gegenwart und Zukunft stellen müssen. Das Buch soll einen kompakten Überblick über die Möglichkeiten, die ein PMO bietet, und die Ausprägungen, wie es implementiert werden kann, geben. Die vierte Auflage wurde erweitert um Informationen zur Integration von KI-Technologien und Projektgovernance-Strukturen sowie zwei zusätzliche Fallbeispiele von PMO-Implementation.

This book takes the readers on a profound exploration of global business transformation through the lens of the RenDanHeYi (RDHY) business model. It discusses the complexities of implementing RDHY beyond China and navigating cultural, regulatory, and organizational intricacies. It helps uncover the pragmatic and outcome-oriented nature of RDHY, with a focus on aligning core values for sustainable success. Using a multidimensional analysis, the author reveals hidden layers of values, philosophies, and principles that underpin successful business models. For leaders and managers navigating the challenges of genuine transformation, this resource offers a comprehensive roadmap, transcending surface-level changes to foster authentic and enduring success in the dynamic landscape of global business innovation.

Dieses Buch erklärt, wie man mithilfe des Hoshin-Kanri-Prozesses effiziente und robuste Unternehmensstrategien entwickelt.Die Fähigkeit, eine Strategie zu entwerfen und umzusetzen, die es ermöglicht, die anspruchsvollsten und nachhaltigsten Ziele zu erreichen, ist das Herzstück der Entwicklung eines jeden Unternehmens. In diesem Buch zeigt die Autorin, die sich dieser Herausforderung gestellt hat, Schritt für Schritt auf, wie man es schaffen kann, welche Fallstricke zu vermeiden sind und welche Bedingungen für den Erfolg erfüllt sein müssen. Das Buch stützt sich auf ihre Erfahrungen und enthält die Aussagen anderer talentierter CEOs und leitender Angestellter. sowie letzte wissenschaftliche Referenzen. Im gesamten Buch werden konkrete Lösungen, Tipps und Ratschläge vorgeschlagen. Mit diesem Buch werden drei Ziele verfolgt:- Die Praktiken der Strategieentwicklung für Führungskräfte auf den neuesten Stand zu bringen;- denjenigen, die sich bei der Umsetzung ihrer Strategie wohler fühlen wollen, zu helfen, verschiedene Wege und Dokumente zu verstehen und zu testen; und- denjenigen, die ihre Strategie effizienter umsetzen wollen, neue Modelle und Anregungen zu bieten.Die deutsche Version dieses Buches wurde mithilfe von Werkzeugen der künstlichen Intelligenz und unter der wohlwollenden Überprüfung von Dr. Michael Gerstle erstellt.

This book describes a new methodology for planning and delivering projects and products. HYPERID (Hyper Inter-Methodological Delivery) is suitable for any type of project - from developing AI-powered software to building a skyscraper - regardless of whether those projects have typically been delivered using agile or sequential methods to date. HYPERID is particularly suitable for'fixed time/fixed price'projects and can address the core project delivery needs of today's enterprises that primarily revolve around predictability and successful delivery in terms of cost, time, and added value while remaining agile.HYPERID, as a hybrid methodology, makes use of some existing approaches and complements them with additional processes, structures, best practices, and behaviors. The methodology was developed because previous process models - classic (such as the waterfall method) and agile (including Scrum) cannot meet some of today's key requirements. HYPERID can be used to address the following core needs: reliable predictability and rapid planning, iterative and value-added results, and on-time and on-budget execution. The book is structured in such a way that the reader can learn all the necessary skills for planning and implementation according to the HYPERID methodology. The explanation of the individual steps is supplemented by background information, examples, and both best and bad practices. HYPERID is aimed at project managers and product managers, as well as executives who want to improve the implementation of their projects or products. On the HYPERID website you will find further information, updates, and tools for practical implementation.

Ziel dieses Handbuchs ist die Vermittlung von nutzbringenden Kenntnissen, Fähigkeiten und Verhaltensweisen, die ein in der Produktentwicklung/Projektleitung verantwortlich tätiger Ingenieur vielfach braucht, die aber in der üblichen Ingenieurausbildung zu wenig Beachtung finden. Sie greifen über das Fachwissen hinaus in den menschlichen Bereich hinein, weil technischen und/oder organisatorischen Schwierigkeiten faktisch immer menschliche Probleme zugrunde liegen.

This book is dedicated to all those interested in the application of artificial intelligence in engineering and project management. Most of the jobs are focused on achieving agile project development. New algorithms that combine various computational intelligence techniques are applied in different areas of knowledge in project management.In this book, computational intelligence is presented as the branch of AI that encompasses various techniques aimed at simulating human tolerance in decision-making processes in environments with uncertainty and imprecision. Among the precursor techniques of computational intelligence are: evolutionary algorithms, artificial neural networks, fuzzy set theory, and fuzzy systems. However, other areas such as the rough set, linguistic data summary, natural language processing, the conversational systems, fuzzy cognitive maps, collective intelligence, the neutrosophic theory, and other fuzzy logic extensions are contributing to the application and extension of computational intelligenceThe book is organized into three parts, as shown below. The first part constitutes a critical review of computational intelligence in project management. The second part presents new computational intelligence techniques and their applications in project planning, control, and monitoring processes. In particular, the use of conversational systems and their applicability in the agile management of portfolio programs and projects stand out. Part three of the book exemplifies the use of computing techniques with words and other computational intelligence techniques for organizational decision-making.The authors of the book stand out for their extensive experience in the development of basic and applied applications of computational intelligence. The authors Janusz Kacprzyk, Pedro Y. Piñero Pérez, Rafael E. Bello Pérez, and Iliana Pérez Pupo have published several books associated with artificial intelligence and computational intelligence applied to projects. They continue working on fundamental-oriented and applied research on different artificial intelligence techniques to help with decision-making in different areas of knowledge.Authors would like to thank all the engineers, professors, and researchers without whose efforts this book could not have been written.

Unique among construction project management textbooks, Management of Construction Projects, third edition, takes the constructor's perspective, carefully analyzing a complex, real-world construction case study from multiple angles to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and techniques students require to become successful project managers. Popular as an undergraduate text and as a contractor resource, the book identifies key stages of the project-management process, such as delivery methods and contracts; estimating, planning, and scheduling; preconstruction services; subcontracting and material management; documentation, communications, and payment; controls, quality, and safety; leadership and ethics; and claims, disputes, and close-out.This third edition includes a novel case study, a new chapter on preconstruction services, updated contract forms and figures, and additional student exercises, and integrates use of project management technology. Topics include building information models, sustainable construction, environmental compliance, lean construction, and off-site construction. Boxed examples, or short case studies, have been included with each chapter. These examples correspond directly to the chapters in which they are included and give the reader an applied approach to learning the concepts presented.While primarily focused on the management of commercial projects, the principles and techniques in Management of Construction Projects also apply to residential, industrial, and heavy construction. Written in straightforward language from a constructor's perspective, this textbook prepares upcoming construction project managers with everything they need to see a successful project through from start to finish.

Wie Sie mit Routine-Management Ihre beruflichen Herausforderungen stressfrei managen und schneller und einfacher Ihre Ziele erreichen.Warum sind viele Arbeitstage oft viel weniger produktiv, als sie es sein könnten? Warum wenden wir uns zu oft den dringenden To-dos zu und schieben die wichtigen Aufgaben auf? Warum fällt es uns schwer, angefangene Projekte auch zu Ende zu bringen? Dieses Fachbuch gibt Antworten auf diese Fragen und zeigt, wie Sie Ihrem Arbeitstag auf Basis von Routinen eine neue Struktur geben. Mit dem gezielten Aufbau von Routinen lassen sich viele Herausforderungen des beruflichen Lebens deutlich effizienter und zuverlässiger erledigen. Sie lernen in diesem Buch nützliche Strategien kennen, mit denen Sie Routinen für Ihre täglichen Aufgaben entwickeln, damit Sie dringende und notwendige Aufgaben schnell und einfach erledigen können. Routinen sind auch ein entscheidender Faktor bei der Umsetzung wichtiger und anspruchsvoller Aufgaben – sie schaffen notwendige Freiräume für strategische und kreative Arbeiten, für die sonst im beruflichen Alltagsgeschäft häufig Zeit und Energie fehlt. Die vorgestellten Werkzeuge, Techniken und Tipps richten sich insbesondere an Personen in Fach- und Führungspositionen, Geschäftsführer:innen, Selbstständige, aber auch an alle, die aktiv an der Strukturierung ihres Arbeitsalltages und einem besseren Selbst- und Zeitmanagement arbeiten möchten. Konkrete Praxisbeispiele für Routine-Tasks, wie z. B. Telefonieren, Meetings, Netzwerken, Kennzahlen, geben Anregungen für die eigene Routinen-Struktur. Der InhaltWas ist Routine-Management?Routinen schaffen: (Core-)Tasks, Checklisten, Tasks im KalenderUmgang mit Hindernissen und UnplanbaremKreativität und Konzentration ritualisierenDie perfekte Arbeitsumgebung, Multitasking vs Singletasking, Team-Routinen

This book introduces the study of the impacts on organizational culture, strategy, technology, human resource development (HRD), transformational leadership, knowledge management, and organizational effectiveness using a hypothesis-driven model. The model posits that organizational culture, technology, strategy, and HRD are essential preconditions for effective knowledge management, which is further enhanced by transformational leadership. Focusing on Research and Development (R&D) organizations, specifically the research institutes of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, the study examines how these factors collectively improve organizational effectiveness. Concluding with practical recommendations for R&D specialists and managers, the book offers insights into enhancing organizational efficiency through strategic leadership and robust knowledge management practices.

In today's fast-paced business environment, project managers face the daunting challenge of managing risk effectively amid uncertainty. Traditional project management methodologies often lag, leading to missed deadlines, cost overruns, and subpar outcomes. A comprehensive risk management framework is necessary for organizations to be protected from fate's whims, hindering their ability to achieve strategic objectives. The DMAIC Stochastic Method is a groundbreaking approach that combines Six Sigma principles with stochastic modeling to revolutionize project risk management. Novel Six Sigma DMAIC Approaches to Project Risk Assessment and Management is a guidebook for implementing the DMAIC Stochastic Method in project management. This innovative methodology provides a systematic way of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, ensuring that projects stay on track and deliver the desired results. By integrating deterministic and stochastic models, the DMAIC Stochastic Method offers a more holistic view of risk, enabling managers to make informed decisions and proactively address potential issues. This book presents practical insights, real-world case studies, and step-by-step instructions for applying this methodology to various project scenarios. Whether you're a seasoned project manager looking to enhance your skills or a student aspiring to enter the field, this book provides the tools and knowledge needed to excel in today's complex business landscape.

Dieses Buch zeigt Schritt für Schritt, wie man technische Systeme effizient und effektiv entwickelt, realisiert (Engineering) und betreibt (Administration). Dazu wird zunächst erklärt, wie komplexe reale Systeme vereinfacht, also modelliert werden, um ihre relevanten Eigenschaften sichtbar zu machen. Dies erfolgt interdisziplinär, indem neben technologischen auch soziologische und psychologische Aspekte berücksichtigt werden. Anschließend werden fünf allgemeingültige Vorgehensmodelle erläutert, die ausreichen, um Systeme in allen ihren Lebensphasen zu gestalten und zu lenken. Schließlich wird der Problemlösungszyklus im Detail erläutert. Für jede Phase einer Entwicklung wird erklärt, was wann, warum und wie getan werden sollte, um das Vorhaben erfolgreich abzuschließen. Ergänzend werden Bezüge zum Projektmanagement hergestellt. Alle erläuterten Modelle, Methoden, Verfahren und Werkzeuge haben sich in der Praxis schon vielfach bewährt. Daher eignet sich das Buch als Leitfaden für Praktiker•innen und für die akademische Lehre. Vor allem diejenigen, die nicht nur wissen wollen, was sie tun sollen, sondern auch verstehen wollen, warum das eine besser funktioniert als das andere, werden nicht nur entsprechende Erklärungen finden, sondern darüber hinaus auch zahlreiche Anregungen, die zum konstruktiv-kritischen Weiterdenken verleiten und Innovation ermöglichen.

Project Management for Healthcare, Third Edition covers the significant changes in both the direction of healthcare and the direction of project management in the post- COVID pandemic area. A new chapter lets the reader reflect on the COVID pandemic in terms of project management. The third edition features changes related to The Project Management Institute's PMBOK® Guide, Seventh Edition and emphasizes tailoring, performance domains, and value delivery systems, all from the perspective of the healthcare field.The book details the prevalence of online data and the need for its protection.The book explains how data can be protected during a project's lifecycle. Another chapter covers how Agile can be applied to projects in healthcare. This new edition also covers green technology and sustainability.Exploring the discipline of project management from a healthcare perspective, the book dissects the project process and covers the management skills required to successfully manage a project. By defining a project to include the tools and techniques required, the book shows how to successfully deliver a project from identifying stakeholders and developing and gaining consensus on requirements to constructing a project plan. It also covers in detail the skills required to successfully manage project stakeholders and team members.Managing healthcare projects using the discipline of project management is a skill that can help healthcare professionals better utilize limited resources, both human and monetary, and ensure the highest possible quality of care to meet or exceed their stakeholders'expectations. Project Management for Healthcare, Third Edition shows how to use the discipline of project management to achieve those goals successfully.

This book analyses the seminal role of megaprojects for sustainable development, and the related, complex challenges they bring. It provides insights into the growing social responsibilities that megaprojects have, not only to be environmentally sustainable, but also towards the multitude of stakeholders involved, whether directly or indirectly. After an historical overview of the increasingly necessary links between sustainable infrastructure and megaprojects, the book builds on and applies stakeholder theory to stakeholder engagement and management in megaprojects. It also emphasizes the importance of building impact assessment frameworks that consider the unheard voices that are often passively sitting at the receiving end of a megaproject, as well as the local context where the megaproject is embedded. The book then proceeds to analyse the case of a very contested transnational railway megaproject between Italy and France, the Turin-Lyon high-speed railway, which has been suffering from stakeholder and communication issues for over thirty years, as well as from notable managerial and legal differences in the two countries. In this way, the book informs both theory and practice and encourages scholarly interventions into wicked problems. It contains a comprehensive review of the academic literature on the sustainability, sustainability challenges, and sustainability reporting of megaprojects. Conceptual models, frameworks and future research opportunities are provided to clarify the empirical challenges and highlight the gaps and opportunities to be explored by researchers and practitioners in future. The audience for the book is both academic researchers and practitioners in the field of megaprojects and more specifically, those dealing with managing transnational megaprojects. It also includes several topics that will be of interest to policy and decision-makers.

Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide provides practical resources to tackle the project-related issues associated with requirements and business analysis— and addresses a critical need in the industry for more guidance in this area. The practice guide begins by describing the work of business analysis. It identifies the tasks that are performed, in addition to the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively perform business analysis on programs and projects.

Enterprise Project Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Management by Projects covers the essential and fundamental topics of Enterprise Project Management and Management of Change by projects. It is written for portfolio, program, and project managers, members of the project community, upper-and middle-levelmanagement, functional and operational managers, and all who desire to acquire an understanding of effective change by project management. The book covers in-depth the following important aspects of Enterprise Project Management: Achieving organizational goals Management of programs Benefits realization management Stakeholder management and engagement Project portfolio management (PPM) and the Project Management Office (PMO) The book explains how enterprises can consistently succeed in managing projects by aligning them with Business Goals and clearly defining what needs to be achieved. It shows how to ensure that Enterprise Project Management is fully deployed, and that project management concepts, methods, and techniques are available and utilized to deliver business value and realize benefits.The book helps managers to answer the question, “Are we doing the right projects?” by covering how PPM can ensure project alignment with strategic or operational goals and the efficient use of scarce resources and funding to achieve Objectives and Goals. It also helps managers to answer the question, “Are we doing projects right?” by explaining the critical role of a PMO, which supports excellence in project management by enhancing the proficiencies of Project Managers and providing the foundational tools and techniques for project success.

Dieses Fachbuch zeigt dir, wie du als Führungskraft durch zahlreiche Möglichkeiten der Teamentwicklung eine erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit in (hybriden) Teams förderst: raus aus der Überforderung hinein in eine freudvolle Zusammenarbeit, die den Team-Spirit und die Superkräfte aller Teammitglieder aktiviert. Der Schlüssel dazu: Menschlichkeit in der Arbeitswelt und eine Zusammenarbeit geprägt von Vertrauen, Offenheit, Selbstverantwortung und Wertschätzung. So kann es gelingen, dass sich alle Mitarbeitenden mit ihren Stärken einbringen und sich ein echtes High-Performing-Team entwickelt. Das Buch richtet sich vor allem an Teamleiter:innen und Projektleiter:innen, die ihre Teams durch herausfordernde Zeiten begleiten. Persönliche Erfahrungsberichte der Autorin geben einen Einblick in die Praxis. Selbstreflexionsaufgaben helfen dir dabei, dich und dein eigenes Team besser einzuschätzen und die konkreten Handlungsempfehlungen der Autorin lassen sich schnell in der eigenen Führungsarbeit einsetzen. Der Inhalt Die natürliche Kraft in Teams Selbstverantwortung = Superpowers Gestaltungsfreude aktivieren Freiraum und Offenheit, Wertschätzung und Respekt, Feiern und Reflektieren Golden Rules für dich und dein Team Führung ist Selbstführung

This Research Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the role of project management in sustainable development. Examining how to successfully integrate sustainability into the processes and practices involved, it highlights the significant development in sustainable project management whilst exploring potential future directions for the field.Through investigating how projects are linked to societal development and change, the Research Handbook identifies how they can both consider and contribute to sustainability. Using diverse case studies, leading project management scholars address key challenges in the field, such as how to align an organisation's sustainability ambition, strategy and project impact. Ultimately, this Research Handbook advances and deepens understandings of both the theoretical background and the most effective practical approaches to sustainable project management.Presenting a broad and nuanced view of what it means to be sustainable, this Research Handbook is a vital resource for students and scholars of project management, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. It is also a useful guide for project management and governance professionals seeking a cutting-edge understanding of the future of their field.

In this insightful and comprehensive guide, Addy Osmani shares more than a decade of experience working on the Chrome team at Google, uncovering secrets to engineering effectiveness, efficiency, and team success. Engineers and engineering leaders looking to scale their effectiveness and drive transformative results within their teams and organizations will learn the essential principles, tips, and frameworks for building highly effective engineering teams.Osmani presents best practices and proven strategies that foster engineering excellence in organizations of all sizes. Through practical advice and real-world examples, Leading Effective Engineering Teams empowers you to create a thriving engineering culture where individuals and teams can excel. Unlock the full potential of your engineering team and achieve unparalleled success by harnessing the power of trust, commitment, and accountability.With this book, you'll discover:The essential traits for engineering effectiveness and the pitfalls to avoidHow to cultivate trust, commitment, and accountability within your teamStrategies to minimize friction, optimize career growth, and deliver maximum valueThe dynamics of highly successful engineering teams and how to replicate their achievementsHow to implement a systems thinking approach for everyday problem-solving and decision-makingSelf-advocacy techniques to enhance your team's visibility and recognition within the organization

Managing Projects serves as a comprehensive guide to the practice of project management, offering insights and methodologies useful to both novices and seasoned practitioners.Each chapter is dedicated to a key component of project management, taking the reader through each stage involved in successful project delivery, from project initiation and planning to execution and closure. It also delves into the history of project management, acknowledging how the field has adapted to modern methods of working and the impact of this evolution on contemporary practices.The book aims to: Provide a clear and comprehensive understanding of project management principles, especially for those new to the field Examine various project management methodologies, including both traditional and modern approaches, to give readers a broad perspective Offer case studies and practical examples to demonstrate the application of project management principles in various scenarios Emphasise the importance of balancing technical skills with the socio-cultural dynamics and leadership that influence project success Suitable for professionals as well as postgraduate and executive education students, Managing Projects serves as an invaluable resource for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge in the field of project management.

Dieses praxisbezogene Fachbuch zeigt die Nutzung von MS Project in allen Phasen eines Projekts. Mithilfe von VBA-Prozeduren erfährt die Nutzung eine deutliche Erweiterung, auch in der Anbindung zu weiteren Office-Anwendungen. Neben den Grundlagen von Project und VBA stellt das Buch deren Nutzung von der Projektidee über die Grob- und Feinplanung von Ressourcen wie Arbeit und Zeit bis hin zur Kontrolle von Fertigstellungsgrad und Meilensteinen dar. Dabei werden immer Möglichkeiten aufgezeigt, die Anwendungen gemäß der eigenen Projektbedürfnisse optimal zu gestalten. Downloads auf der Homepage des Autors helfen beim Einstieg in die Thematik und laden dazu ein, selbst kreativ zu werden.

This practice-oriented handbook presents practitioners and students with a comprehensive overview of the essential knowledge and current best practices in project management. It includes the most up-to-date thinking in the discipline, describing recent developments in a way that practitioners can immediately use in their work.The Handbook of Project Management was the first “APM Body of Knowledge Approved” title for the Association for Project Management. Over the course of six editions, The Handbook of Project Management has become the definitive desk reference for project management practitioners. The team of expert contributors, selected to introduce the reader to the knowledge and skills required to manage projects, includes many of the most experienced and highly regarded international writers and practitioners. The book is divided into six parts: Projects; Performance; Process; People; Portfolio; and Perspectives. Including over 25 completely new chapters, this sixth edition provides a fully up-to-date encyclopaedia for the discipline and profession of project management.The book will be of use to all project management practitioners, from those starting out in the profession to people with advanced experience. It is also highly relevant to students, with earlier editions being used as a set or recommended text on Masters'courses in project management.

Presents step-by-step strategies for applying project management skills in varied settings and identifying concepts critical to project success The third edition of this acclaimed resource continues to deliver highly practical skills, strategies, and wisdom to graduate-level nursing students as they prepare to confront real-life management challenges. The new edition reflects the changing roles and responsibilities of today's APRN. The revision features expanded case scenarios, supported by concrete examples and critical thinking questions. The text helps APRNs to understand and apply evidence-based project management architecture to nursing goals and objectives that must be accomplished in an organized way. It outlines the phases of evidence-based project management--design and planning, implementation, monitoring and controlling, and final evaluation--and describes evidence-based tools used in the process. Examples and explanations of each step in the project management process clarify and reinforce learning. New to the Third Edition: Updates content based on current practices and the mandates of AONL and ANA Reflects the changing roles and responsibilities of today's APRN Expands case scenarios supported by real-world examples Includes critical thinking questions in each chapter Aligns with revised AACN Essentials, particularly relating to leadership Encompasses new knowledge from the ongoing teaching and practice of the author along with her recent project management practices Key Features: Delivers key skills for APRNs who need to understand and apply project management structures to nursing goals and objectives Provides a guiding framework APRNs can use in both clinical practice and leadership Helps in the preparation of practicum assignments for graduation and residencies Presents the foundations of project management with specific examples from a variety of roles, particularly leadership Includes in-depth case studies, critical thinking and reflection questions, and additional activities to reinforce learning Offers Instructor's Manual and PowerPoints

Mit diesem Fachbuch eröffnet die Autorin einen neuen Blick auf den Zusammenhang von Konflikten in Unternehmen, Unternehmenserfolg, Fachkräftebindung sowie dem Einsatz von Mediation. Ignorierte Konflikte kosten Unternehmen nicht nur viel Geld und generieren eine ungesunde Organisationskultur, sondern können auch dafür sorgen, dass wichtige, qualifizierte Mitarbeiter:innen ihre Arbeitsmotivation verlieren und das Unternehmen verlassen. Dissens am Arbeitsplatz ist wichtig, aber auf das Wie kommt es an: Unternehmen mit einer guten Streitkultur sind gesünder, innovativer, haben eine höhere Mitarbeiterzufriedenheit und eine deutlich niedrigere Fluktuationsrate. Mit einer positiven Sicht auf Meinungsverschiedenheiten und Wissen über Mediation können Menschen mit Einfluss und Entscheidungsbefugnissen wirksamer zu einer konstruktiven Streitkultur beitragen. Konflikte sind wertvoll und gehören zum produktiven Arbeiten. Dieses Buch hilft den Leser:innen, Konflikte aus der Tabu-Zone nutzbringend zu befreien und stärkt ihre Kommunikations- und Konfliktlösungskompetenzen. Es eröffnet neue Perspektiven, gibt einen Einblick in die Möglichkeiten der Mediation sowie praxisnahe Denk- und Handlungsimpulse für Menschen in Führungspositionen. Interviews mit Mediations-Expert:innen und Erfahrungsberichte der Autorin geben einen Einblick in die Praxis. Der Inhalt Dissens, Streitkultur und Erfolg Bindung von Fachkräften Preis der Ignoranz: Konfliktkosten Mediation schöpft Kraft Neue Welten entstehen

The book presents a model for assessing and systematically improving corporate agility in businesses. Agility enhances a company's responsiveness, innovative capacity, and resilience in crises, thereby creating an important success factor for businesses. For the successful implementation of an agile transformation, it is particularly important to proceed in a structured manner and accompany the transformation with professional expertise. With the INSERT Framework, a novel maturity and procedural model has been developed, which guides you step by step towards higher corporate agility. This framework prevents typical mistakes and risks of the agile transformation and optimizes success factors by utilizing best practices. Content Agile working methods as a success factor in modern corporate strategies The four maturity levels of corporate agility The phased model of the INSERT Framework: Initiation, Preparation, Execution

Comment piloter un projet industriel? Comment échanger avec son client Maître d'Ouvrage, selon ses enjeux, sa vision, ses contraintes et ses exigences de résultats?Prendre en compte les particularités du monde de l'industrie manufacturière, comprendre vos interlocuteurs et les acteurs de fabrication, maîtriser les étapes du projet industriel...L'auteur décrit chronologiquement toutes les phases du projet, de la vente à la mise en production en passant par la conception et la réalisation, tout en mettant l'accent sur la compréhension et la relation de con ance avec le client.Des exercices concrets et chiffrés permettent de maitriser les aspects techniques tels que le chiffrage, les frais financiers, le calcul des taux ou la capabilité contractuelle des moyens.Pragmatique, éprouvé et illustré, ce livre guidera tous ceux qui sont impliqués dans le développement et la relocalisation de notre industrie via la mise en place de moyens de productions.

Projects are risky undertakings, and risk management is recognised as an integral part of managing the project. Managing Risk in Projects places risk management in its proper context in the world of project management and beyond, emphasising the central concepts essential to understanding why and how risk management matters, and presenting proven practical approaches to addressing risk in any project.The risk management world has changed significantly since the first edition, with advances in risk management practice reflected by changes in international standards and guidelines, as well as significant developments in their implementation. This second edition reflects these changes, and has been completely updated to address progress in the practical application of risk management to projects. Two new chapters have been added, the first discussing how to manage risk in complex projects, and the second considering the role and influence of risk leaders outside the project arena in setting the context and environment for successful risk management. New material also addresses enterprise risk management and risky decision-making.Throughout, the book offers a concise description of current best practice in project risk management whilst introducing the latest developments, to enable project managers, project sponsors and others responsible for managing risk on projects to do just that – effectively.

Cloud Computing has been in use for several decades now, but the art and science of delivering Cloud based products is still shrouded in mystery. This book shines new light on how to deliver projects on time and within budget. The authors discuss the theory and practices of software engineering as applied to successful project execution, with real, Cloud-based products.

Agile is being adopted within every type of organization across the world. It is no longer used specifically for software development. This book shows how anyone can adopt the systems of an agile organization within their organization. The book contains a blueprint on how to start a transformation initiative.Starting with a high-level overview of what companies are seeking to achieve with a transformation platform, the book describes the common approaches used in today's business world. The book's discussion includes how common themes between the different types of transformation platforms are more a direct result of five cultural business processes.Currently, there are three main transformation platforms practiced within the business world: Lean Six-Sigma, Lean, and Agile. After a brief comparison showing the similarities and differences of these platforms, the book presents a blueprint for a successful Agile Transformation within any type of organization by focusing on five common cultural processes.The five cultural business processes discussed are decision making, conflict resolution, rewards and recognition, project management, and strategic deployment. In this book, each detailed discussion of the cultural business process includes real-life examples showing the agile systems and how they are applied, sustained, and the value they drive.The tour de force for the book is a theory that for any transformation to succeed, organizations need to change their values and principles in these business cultural processes to align with the value and principles of the transformation platform. Regardless of the platform, successful transformations only give the company the value they are seeking when the values and principles of the organization change. This usually means leaders need to change how they lead throughout the organization from the most senior level to front-line leaders.Essentially, these five cultural processes influence peoples'behaviors more than the application of any transformation system or tactics within the transformation platforms.

Desde la Prehistoria, los seres humanos hemos inventado un sinfín de herramientas con el objetivo de ahorrar tiempo, esfuerzos o inconvenientes. Pero, aunque llevamos décadas conviviendo con herramientas virtuales, todavía existen muchos procesos críticos que siguen dependiendo de un pósit pegado a un monitor, de un garabato en una libreta o, lo que es peor, de la memoria. Si ya sabemos utilizarlas herramientas virtuales, ¿por qué seguimos mandándoles mensajes de madrugada a nuestros proveedores? ¿Por qué hay personas que no saben que las han convocado a una reunión? ¿Por qué se nos pierden archivos compartidos en nuestra propia nube? Y lo más importante, ¿por qué malgastamos miles de horas para arreglar todos esos despropósitos? Daniel Llamas, consultor de innovación y nativo digital, nos demuestra en este Manual de supervivencia para trabajar online en equipo que las herramientas digitales facilitan mucho el trabajo, la comunicación, la coordinación y la cocreación entre los equipos. Para ello recopila las familias de herramientas que son imprescindibles para lograr estos objetivos y las explica de tal modo que entendamos su lógica interna, sus buenas prácticas y los errores más comunes a fin de usarlas de una manera útil, sensata, comprensible, crítica y metódica.

When was the last time you felt stressed and exhausted at work? Chances are your answer to that question is'not too long ago'. As the author realized from first-hand experience, even well-prepared, hard-working, intelligent people can feel the strain of project management. This book presents a comprehensive set of approaches, tips and techniques that enable you to make projects more effective, successful and enjoyable. Leading Impactful Teams is a lively exploration of the'lenses'of project management – Scope, Prioritisation, Time, Cost, Quality, Risks, Team and Stakeholders – that will enable the reader to develop a'sixth sense'for potential issues that could derail their project. Replete with over 50 imaginative illustrations to explain the insights and practices that are packed into every page, the stories and ideas in this book go way past the theories and bring the reality of projects to life. It will help you understand how to make your project a success and avoid unnecessary complications. This is a powerful book for anyone involved in project management, be it at work or outside of it. James Louttit shares his refreshing, engaging and human approach, to provide you with a practical toolkit to help you and your team deliver great project outcomes with minimum stress and maximum fun.

Regardless of whether you're creating, enhancing, or maintaining software products, work intake is a challenge you deal with constantly. Doing the right work at the right time can make or break your project, and there are surprisingly few resources to show you how to manage this process effectively. You need to know what your team is executing, what work is next, and the skill sets required to do the work.Mastering Work Intake: From Chaos to Predictable Delivery focuses on the full pipeline that work follows as it enters and exits your organization, including the different types of work that enter at different levels and times. It is a must-read for agile coaches, Scrum Masters, product owners, project and portfolio managers, team members, and anyone who touches the software development process. Mastering work intake involves recognizing that it's easy to say “ yes” and much harder to say “ no.”

This book provides comprehensive guidance for the implementation of the legal requirements of FIDIC contracts with a detailed application of modern project management principles. It demonstrates that the FIDIC suites for works and services contain many tools for good project management, which can complement the innovation needed today to guide sustainable development.The author's experience in construction management, construction law, and the application of FIDIC contracts as a FIDIC engineer, a procurement/claims consultant, and a FIDIC accredited/certified adjudicator and trainer underpins this unique and much-needed book linking FIDIC contract management with project management practices and concepts. It is structured around project management knowledge areas, and details not only the FIDIC works contracts (Red/Yellow/Silver 2017 Reprint 2022, Emerald 2019, Gold 2008, and Green Book 2021) but also the project management requirements of the contract between the Employer and Engineer (White Book 2017) and the FIDIC supply-chain contracts, and explains how these all interface in project governance. Linking the project management knowledge areas from the PMBOK® and its Construction Extension with the FIDIC Body of Knowledge (FBOK), the book provides recommendations for integration of best practice and innovations. It illustrates these processes with 54 flowcharts and 16 case studies, as well as a railway scenario demonstrating the application of the book's recommended procedures.This will be an invaluable source of practical guidance for employers, contractors, and engineers responsible for procuring and managing construction projects. It provides useful insight for technical, legal, and financial experts on the management of processes, contracts, and digital tools, with recommendations on how to tailor and use the FIDIC contracts for project success.

Project Management:Planning and Scheduling Techniques is a highly readable guide to the essentials of project planning, scheduling, and control aimed at readers looking for an introduction to the core concepts of planning and scheduling, including the ‘Critical Path Method', but also the ‘Precedence Diagramming Method', the ‘Line of Balance'technique, and the ‘Programme Evaluation and Review Technique'. This book explains the theory behind the methods and makes effective use of learning outcomes, exercises, diagrams, and examples to provide clear and actionable knowledge for students and project managers.The book can be used as a classroom textbook or as a self-study guide for project managers taking their professional qualifications, and it includes examples from a wide range of project management scenarios. It is suitable for planning and scheduling courses in the fields of industrial, civil, and mechanical engineering, construction, and management.

In dem vorliegenden Buch werden die Erfolgsfaktoren des agilen Frameworks Objectives and Key Results (OKR) in Scrum-Projekten untersucht. Dabei wird analysiert, welche Faktoren berücksichtigt werden müssen, um OKR effektiv in Scrum-Projekten einzusetzen. Die empirische Untersuchung basiert auf einer umfassenden Literaturrecherche sowie Experteninterviews, die mittels qualitativer Inhaltsanalyse ausgewertet wurden. Die Ergebnisse identifizieren fünf zentrale Handlungsfelder, darunter die Kombination und Synchronisation von OKR und Scrum-Artefakten sowie das Anforderungsmanagement und die Kenntnisse agiler Arbeitsweisen. Basierend auf diesen Erkenntnissen werden praxisrelevante Handlungsempfehlungen abgeleitet, um den erfolgreichen Einsatz von OKR in Scrum-Projekten zu unterstützen.

Unternehmen und Organisationen, ganz gleich welcher Größe, müssen sich den veränderten Rahmenbedingungen wie der Digitalisierung anpassen und sich verändern, um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben. Für solche tiefgreifenden Umstrukturierungsprozesse braucht es eine zentrale Steuerstelle im Unternehmen – das Transformation-Management-Office (kurz: TMO). Mit den erforderlichen Ressourcen und passenden Game-Changern ausgestattet, fungiert das TMO als kompetenter Verfechter des Wandels. Im zweiten Band der Reihe, dem Deep Dive, wird die Herausforderung der agilen und digitalen Transformation detailliert erläutert. Sie finden unter anderem Deep-Dive-Know-how und eine entsprechende Vorgehensweise anhand eines Leuchtturmprojektes. Das kompetente TMO-Team setzt die strategischen Pläne in die Praxis um: Kick-off-Veranstaltungen werden initiiert, die Future Landscape visualisiert und die Weichen für einen umfassenden Wandel im Unternehmen gestellt. Das Buch begleitet zudem die Einführung eines ERP-Systems (Enterprise-Resource-Planning); die Autorin stellt die dafür wichtigsten Erfolgsfaktoren sowie zahlreiche hilfreiche Methoden und Templates vor. Ein Beitrag von Iris Zeppezauer sowie ein Interview mit Gerda Söhngen und Christian Schmidt geben Impulse aus der Praxis für die Praxis.

The most up-to-date edition of the bestselling text on megaprojects In the newly revised second edition of Industrial Megaprojects Revisited: Concepts, Strategies, and Practices for Success, 2nd Edition, veteran megaproject valuator Edward Merrow delivers an accessible and authoritative discussion of why megaprojects frequently go over budget, past their deadlines, or result in safety compromises. You'll explore project management deficiencies, destructive team dynamics, weak accountability systems, short-term biases, and technical expertise gaps and, more importantly, learn how to avoid or address these pitfalls in the real world. This latest edition offers extensive new material on renewable energy and decarbonization projects, as well as: Clear, nontechnical explanations of why major projects tend to get into trouble Strategies to avoid hazardous and costly errors in the high-stakes megaproject environment A comprehensive collection of tools, tips, principles, and frameworks to take a megaproject from start to finish without compromising on safety, blowing the budget, or exceeding the deadline An essential resource for engineers and industry professionals and executives, Industrial Megaprojects remains the gold standard on the subject. It also belongs in the libraries of finance and banking professionals who regularly fund these projects, and academics who research them.

This book is devoted to presenting models that have been applied in project management. There are a variety of project domains. We discuss engineering/construction projects, software development projects, massive projects to include governmental undertakings, and pharmaceutical product development. Chapter 1 gives an overview of projects, and discusses the difficulties in completing projects on time, within budget, and at designed functionality. While the successful completion of a project is a challenge, there are some things that can be done to improve the probability of a project's success. The book reviews a number of project management concepts. These include developing organizational ability to work on projects, as discussed in Chapters 2 and 3. Sponsor expectations can be based on better information if a good job of project development, estimation and selection is conducted, as discussed in Chapters 4, 5 and 6. Project planning tools involving the critical path method are covered in Chapter 7. Tools to evaluate project risk are covered in Chapter 8. The critical chain method is covered in Chapter 9. Chapter 10 discusses means to rush projects when circumstances demand, to include project crashing as well as Agile and SCRUM approaches used in software engineering projects. Chapter 11 covers project implementation and control, including assessment of delay responsibility.

Although some people had doubts about the usefulness of such solutions in the past, artificial intelligence (AI) plays a growing role in modern business. It can be expected that the interest in it will also lead to an increase in support for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of projects. In particular, the proper functioning of multifaceted evaluation methods has a crucial impact on the appropriate planning and execution of various projects, as well as the effective achievement of the organization's goals. This book offers a presentation of the complex problems and challenges related to the development of AI in project management, proposes an integrated approach to knowledge-based evaluation, and indicates the possibilities of improving professional practical knowledge in this field.The unique contribution of this book is to draw attention to the possibilities resulting from conducting transdisciplinary research and drawing on the rich achievements in the field of research development on knowledge-based systems that can be used to holistically support the processes of planning, evaluation, and project management. The concept of the integrated approach to knowledge-based evaluation is presented and developed as a result of drawing inspiration mainly from the systems approach, generative AI, and selected mathematical models.Presented in a highly accessible manner, the book discusses mathematical tools in a simple way, which enables understanding of the content by readers across broad subject areas who may be not only participants in specialist training and university students but also practitioners, consultants, or evaluators. This book will be a valuable resource for academics and upper-level students, in particular, across project management-related fields, and of great interest to all those looking to understand the challenges and effectiveness of AI in business.