Download or read book Success Factors in Project Management and Their Relevance for Corporate Development written by Anton Deiring and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2021-11-10 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2010 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 1,3, Steinbeis University Berlin (Institut eBusiness & Management), course: Business Administration, language: English, abstract: The aim of this study is to show how - from a scientific point of view - projects should be planned and implemented so that the failures that often occur in practice can be avoided. The company's success can thus be increased by significantly increasing the number of successful projects. In addition, by promoting the project culture in the company and by shaping the corporate strategy accordingly, the company's development can be further improved. First, it is explained what is understood as a project in modern business life - both from a business and a technical point of view - and what the tasks of project management are. This also makes it clear which projects are not projects and should therefore be rejected from a project management point of view in order to avoid project failures right from the start. After these prerequisites have been clarified, the comprehensive and correct implementation of project management for a project is shown in all important facets. All essential steps of a correct project implementation are presented in the correct chronological sequence. By comparing this approach with failed projects, the reason for failure can often be easily and quickly identified. Doing the things right", i.e. the correct management of projects, is demonstrated. Differences in the internationally used project management methods are also discussed. Building on this, the next step is to explain how multi-project management should be sensibly carried out with a large number of projects running in parallel in a company and integrated into the corporate strategy. In this way, corporate development can be shaped through management by projects.

Download or read book Success Factors in German and Japanese Project Management written by Christoph Todt and published by diplom.de. This book was released on 2001-05-03 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inhaltsangabe: Inhaltsverzeichnis:Table of Contents: I.Table of Contents II.Table of Figures III.Abbreviations IV.Executive Summary IV.Preface 1.Introduction 2.Project Management Terms and Definitions 2.1What is a Project? 2.2What is Project Management? 2.3What is Project Success? 3.Project Management - An Overview 3.1Reasons for Project Management 3.2Project Organization 3.2.1The Project as Part of the Functional Organization 3.2.2Project Organization 3.2.3Matrix Organization 3.2.4Mixed Organizational Systems 3.3The Project Manager 3.4The Project Life Cycle 3.4.1Project Planning 3.4.2Project Execution 3.4.3Project Termination 3.5The Human Factor 3.6Benefits of Project Management 4.General Factors for Project Success 4.1Literature Research 4.2Guidelines for Selection 4.3Project Success Factors in the Literature 4.3.1Slevin and Pinto s Studies of Project Success 4.3.2Antonioni s Study of Project Success 4.3.3Factors from Various Authors and/or Industry- Specific Studies 4.3.4Lessons from Project Failure 4.4Success Factor Overview 5.Multinational Management of R&D Projects 5.1Special Features of Development Project Management 5.1.1Project Evaluation and Selection 5.1.2Multi-Project Environment 5.1.3Generations of R&D Management 5.1.4Phase Management of R&D Projects 5.1.5Managing Interfaces 5.1.6The Importance of Time-to-Market 5.1.7Additional Factors for R&D Project Success 5.2Cultural Influences on Project Management 5.2.1Why Culture Matters? 5.2.2Selected Aspects of Japanese Business Culture 5.3Company X in Japan 5.3.1New Business Development Group (NBDG) 5.3.2Project Management 5.3.3Project Portfolio 5.4Company Y in Germany 5.4.1New Product Development of Division A in Germany 5.4.2Project Management 6.Measurement of Development Project Success Factors 6.1Methodology and Execution 6.1.1Methods of Measurement 6.1.2Considerations on Research Implementation 6.1.3Creating the Questionnaire 6.1.4Rules by Work Committes and Data Protection Representatives 6.1.5Execution of the Survey 6.2Analysis 6.2.1Questionnaire Coding 6.2.2Testpersons 6.3Results 6.3.1Self-Assessment of Dimensions for Project Success 6.3.2Satisfaction with Resource Allocation 6.3.3Special Aspects of Project Implementation 6.3.4R&D-Marketing Interface Management 6.3.5Self-Assessment of Development Project Processes 6.3.6Open Questions and Comments 6.3.7Success Factors in Japanese Development Project [...]

Download or read book Post Merger Management written by Kirsten Meynerts-Stiller and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book pools the current know-how, and closes important knowledge gaps, to offer hands-on advice and practical answers to the many 'how to' questions relating to merger implementation. It provides a crucially important understanding of how to assess the chances of realising synergy potential and evaluate integration risks.

Download or read book Project Management a New Mindset for Success written by Wenche Aarseth and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are some project managers successful in spotting global opportunities and gaining the trust of important stakeholders, while others mismanage them and fail? The findings presented in this book, from interviews conducted with hundreds of project managers and project team members, suggest the answer could lie in the project managers' attitudes and mindsets. A new mindset was found to be critical to gain success, and although the development of a new mindset does not happen overnight, this book will help direct project managers, project workers, and project-based companies along the way. The terms 'business mindset' and 'global mindset' refer to how project managers see their projects in a collaborative context - both a collaborative business context and a collaborative global context - and how this affects their attitude and actions. Projects are often initiated for business reasons, and, for companies operating projects on a global scale, the development of their project managers' business and global mindsets becomes highly relevant. The book will guide readers through some of these challenges in order to be better prepared for new business in a global environment. It also suggests some ideas for solutions to the challenges and provides a thorough understanding of important success factors in projects. [Subject: Project Management, Business]

Download or read book Critical Success Factors of Offshore Software Development Projects written by Martin Wiener and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-10 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martin Wiener develops a model that comprises 29 critical success factors which are classified into four distinct groups: internal suitability, internal management, external suitability, and external management factors. He shows that the external management factors are particularly relevant for the successful implementation of an offshore software development project and that the perception of the individual critical success factors greatly depends on the company perspective.

Download or read book Megaproject Management written by Edoardo Favari and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-05-20 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book investigates the various aspects characterizing Megaprojects from numerous perspectives and by integrating different disciplines: engineering, economics, business organization, human resource management, law, etc. It represents the first output of MeRIT (the Megaproject Research Interdisciplinary Team), and focuses on the intrinsic and unavoidable complexity of Megaprojects. The chapters have intentionally not been standardized, and humanistic topics are not separated from technical ones: this way of reading and interpreting Megaprojects through the cross-pollination of various disciplines reflects the MeRIT approach. Addressing the complexity involved in Megaprojects requires the use of a hermeneutic circle of sorts: understanding the project as a whole is achieved by referring to the specific parts, while each part can only be understood in relation to the whole. This circular approach appears to be the only one applicable to Megaprojects: no final destination, no final synthesis can be achieved. This volume consists of eight chapters written by researchers in law, economics, sociology, business organization, engineering, architecture and landscaping. The topics covered will be relevant to researchers, practitioners involved in the development of Megaprojects, and policymakers at the EU level.

Download or read book Success Factors in Project Management Literature Review written by Seweryn Spalek and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Projects are widely recognized nowadays by organizations. They are part of the activities of both education providers and companies. Project management has been applied in organizations since the 1960's. However, despite garnering experience and improving on available methods, a significant number of projects (including educational ones) still fail. According to the Gartner Group's world-wide research, the percentage of unsuccessful projects (failed and challenged) as of the year 2012 was 61%. Therefore, the question, “what drives the success of the project?”, remains a fresh issue. Researchers thus undertake to continuously narrow this knowledge gap. However, as the issue is a complex one, many ideas, concepts and pieces of advice are given. In the article, based on the literature review, different approaches to projects' success are presented, discussed and systemized. The factors influencing the success of projects are identified and presented in the following areas: (1) applied methods, (2) people in projects, (3) and organizational context. Method-related issues are about utilizing tools and techniques in project management. Moreover, they cover the application of global standards while managing the projects. The discussion on the influence of the people involved in the project is not limited to human resources only. Widely recognized and fresh ideas of the Stakeholder Management concept are discussed as well. Last, but not least, the issue of the organizational context in which the projects are executed is emphasized. This matter is of high importance nowadays as the complexity and the number of managed projects has increased significantly within the last twenty years. Furthermore, the author outlines some characteristics related to the different types of projects and their associated success factors. Some advice for practitioners is given on what kind of action should be undertaken to increase the success of projects. The findings of this article can be of special interest to managers of any type of projects, including international ones where Stakeholder Management and organizational issues tend to play an important role in project success.

Download or read book Project Management written by Gerold Patzak and published by Linde Verlag GmbH. This book was released on 2012-07-02 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern project management is increasingly important, as it is very well suited for fulfilling today’s demands on companies, especially regarding the efficient cooperation of individuals, as well as the development of a goal- and solution-oriented approach. A project can be understood as a temporary company, since all essential enterprise management functions must be performed in projects as well. The project management approach applied in the present book is a holistic management concept. In addition to project planning and control, it also covers the topics of teamwork, communication, and the organizational integration of projects into companies. This book provides a guideline for performing individual projects, for professionally selecting projects that are vital for company success (project portfolio, program), for improving project management quality, and for consequently focusing company work on the current environmental requirements (project-oriented company). Additionally, numerous practical examples and case-studies of different project types illustrate the implementation of the presented methods. Further relevant aspects of today’s project management approaches, such as projects as business cases, procurement and contract design, virtual teamwork, project management career paths, agile project management, or Stage-Gate approaches are integrated into the actual edition. This book contributes to the further development of project management knowledge, and to the establishment of a professional project manager profile. Requirements on competencies and qualifications of project managers are integrated according to the international IPMA and PMI standards.

Download or read book Project Success written by Emanuel Camilleri and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The issue of what defines project success (or failure) is complex and often elusive, and dependent on the perceptions of different stakeholders. In this enlightening book Emanuel Camilleri examines the key factors bearing on perceived success or failure. This book is not just about project management, it goes much deeper into the topic of project success by prescribing a project success framework. In chapters dedicated to factors such as leadership, teams, communication, information management and risk management, the author shines a light on the key behaviours in which project managers and others engage and how those behaviours predict success or failure. Practising project managers, project board members and sponsors, struggling to manage conflicting stakeholder expectations, complexity and ambiguity, will learn which factors are vital to determining successful outcomes. Finally, having highlighted the particular skills, abilities and attributes identified by the research, Dr Camilleri offers a diagnostic model for assessing an organization's preparedness for undertaking and successfully managing major projects. Project Success provides a valuable contribution to the literature on this subject, and its application delivers practical guidance that will be welcomed by project professionals at all levels.

Download or read book Fast Track to Success written by Patrick Harper-Smith and published by Causey Enterprises, LLC. This book was released on 2009 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delivering on time and on budget is important, but project management is not just about doing things right - it is also about doing the right things to get the results your business needs. This book provides a practical framework for the successful implementation of effective project management techniques.

Download or read book Leadership Principles for Project Success written by Thomas Juli and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-08-25 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about project success and the secret to achieving this success, effective project leadership. Filled with samples, templates, and guidelines, it covers the five principles of effective project leadership: building vision, nurturing collaboration, promoting performance, cultivating learning, and ensuring results. Using nontechnical language, this practical guide explains how to integrate these principles into daily work to help you effectively set up, manage, and align your projects for success.

Download or read book The 5 Key Success Factors written by E. W. Lawrimore and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-05-14 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A total system for business success, based on a 25-year study and testing of the most effective success factors for any business, from small to large. Includes practical action steps that, taken together, will lead to significant success increases for your business or organization.

Download or read book Values Payments and Institutions for Ecosystem Management written by Pushpam Kumar and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-29 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a strong policy focus, the contributors synthesise the scientific approaches to PES, valuation, trade-offs, equity and the institutional requirements to operationalize a credible concept of economic value. The book also addresses the behavioral fo

Download or read book Three Key Success Factors for Transforming Your Business written by Michael Hagemann and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2020-03-09 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is aimed at consultants and managers, HR managers, and project managers who need to lead or implement change programs. There are many different change management models–some are very complex, others are not very effective. With the MIC (mindset, infrastructure, capabilities) model there is an easy-to understand and easy-to-use model presented that has proven itself many times over in practice. It is useful in both private and business settings, in both large transformation projects as well as smaller change projects. Every change requires the right mindset, the right infrastructure, and the necessary capabilities. MIC comes from practice and is for practice. This book is aimed at consultants and managers, HR managers, and project managers who need to lead or implement change programs. Executives and their teams will benefit from the book as much as individuals who want to change or face change in their lives. Finally, it addresses all those who watch the changes of our time and are curious to understand more deeply how changes do not have to be passively endured but can be actively understood and lived as an opportunity.

Download or read book Project Planning Management Aspects of Development written by Akampurira Abraham and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2013-03-18 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation from the year 2011 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: B, ( Atlantic International University ) (BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS), course: REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT. - Development Studies, language: English, abstract: A project comprise a series of activities (investments) that aim at solving problems within a given time frame with a clear set of objectives for man’s benefit. It is an undertaking that involves the commitment of scarce resources in the expectation of future benefits. According to Heagney (2012: 2), a project should have a definite starting and end point (time), a budget (cost), or a certain magnitude of work and specific performance. Before achieving the objectives, a project goes through several stages of a project cycle. The Project life Cycle refers to a logical sequence of activities to accomplish the project’s goals or objectives. Regardless of scope or complexity, any project goes through a series of stages during its life. The first stage is the birth phase or Identification. In this stage the outputs and critical success factors are defined. This is followed by a Planning phase, characterized by breaking down the project into smaller parts/tasks. In the Execution phase, the project plan is executed, and lastly a Closure or Exit phase, marks the completion of the project. The project cycle has seven stages, each stage links with the preceding one and leads forward to the next one. These include Identification, Preparation, Appraisal, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation and winding up.[...]

Download or read book Critical Success Factors in IT Projects written by Xing Jia Tan and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information Technology (IT) projects have bigger contribution to the country economy and development. However, IT project management is a crucial task because many IT projects failed due to project delayed, over budget or not achieved the planned scope. The main objectives of this research are identifying critical success factors in IT projects and to investigate the challenges and effectiveness of the critical factors in IT projects. Meanwhile, this research also investigates the relationships between critical success factors and IT project success. A research framework with 7 critical success factors was developed based on the thorough literature review. These 7 factors are collected based on their importance to IT projects and their repeated occurrence in the literature related to the critical success factors. Surveying method has been used to collect data and the data collected are being analysed by using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. The respondents are selected from the IT companies that are located in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor with a Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status under the InfoTech group. This research is useful for IT companies where project managers can benefit from the mentioned critical success factors by concentration on them while planning and executing IT projects. From the results, it is observed that there are positive significance relationships between two (2) critical success factors and IT project success. Therefore, the results are significant to enhance the success rates of IT projects in Malaysia.

Download or read book Project Management written by Paul Gardiner and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-16 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project Management is designed to appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students studying project management on a business degree. It provides a comprehensive overview of project management practice, while carefully balancing the unique aspects of project management curricula with the more general business skills, including quality, risk, teams, and leadership. The text includes a wide range of cases to connect the academic principles and the complexity of real-life projects. The text is also supported by web-based multiple choice questions, as well as in-text exercises and examples to illustrate the concepts and ideas throughout the book.