Download or read book Managing Complex Outsourced Projects written by Gregory A. Garrett and published by Wolters Kluwer. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ever-changing world of outsourcing demands that project managers be adept at team building, meeting management, group-based problem solving and conflict management. Managing Complex Outsourced Projects provides a comprehensive review of what it takes to successfully manage outsourced projects resulting in improved performance and reduced expenses. Author Gregory A. Garrett discusses the concept of Integrated Project Management (IPM), which is the discipline of ensuring that appropriate practices, tools and techniques are implemented by all parties involved in the outsourcing process. In Managing Complex Outsourced Projects, you'll find more than 400 tips and best practices, over 40 forms and more than 20 case studies that depict how the most successful companies effectively manage outsourced complex projects.

Download or read book Managing Complex Projects written by International Institute for Learning and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-08-03 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The application of project management techniques is considered standard practice in today's business environment. What is not widely known is that the learning gap separating good project management from exceptional project management is not as great as one might think yet, the difference in the return on value can be quite significant. Many factors determine how projects are approached, such as rapid shifts in technology, a fluctuating market, changes in a business's organizational structure, and politics. As these forces add to a project's complexity and duration, project managers must develop strategies that allow them to think outside the box and create new on-the-go methodologies. Managing Complex Projects delivers the tools necessary to take on an unpredictable economy with an adaptable battle plan proven to meet the differing needs of an ever-expanding set of partners and stakeholders involved in a project. This book shows how to solve some of the issues facing today's project manager, including: Dealing with multiple virtual teams located around the world Working with partners and stakeholders that may have limited project management tools and experience Adjusting to long-term projects in which the stakeholders may change Managing projects where stated goals and objectives differ among stakeholders This book shows how companies such as IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, and Siemens are exploring new avenues to aid them in taking on complex projects by combining "hard" skills, such as risk management and scheduling, with "soft" skills that focus on interpersonal communication. Managing Complex Projects serves as a lifesaver for time-crunched project managers looking for new ways to maximize their efforts.

Download or read book Managing Complex Projects written by Kathleen B. Hass PMP and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For organizations to thrive, indeed to survive, in today's global economy, we must find ways to dramatically improve the performance of large-scale projects. Applying the concepts of complexity theory can complement conventional project management approaches and enable us to adapt to the unrelenting change that we ignore at our own peril. Managing Complex Projects: A New Model offers an innovative way of looking at projects and treating them as complex adaptive systems. Applying the principles of complexity thinking will enable project managers and leadership teams to manage large-scale initiatives successfully. • Explore how complexity thinking can be used to find new, creative ways to think about and manage projects • Diagnose complexity on a wide range of projects — from small, independent, short projects to highly complex, longer projects • Understand and manage the complexity of the business problem, opportunity, solution, and other dimensions that come into play when managing large-scale efforts Use the Project Complexity Model to determine the most effective approach to managing all aspects of a project based on the level of complexity involved.

Download or read book Managing Complex Projects written by Kathleen B. Hass and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For organizations to thrive, indeed to survive, in today's global economy, we must find ways to dramatically improve the performance of large-scale projects. Applying the concepts of complexity theory can complement conventional project management approaches and enable us to adapt to the unrelenting change that we ignore at our own peril. Managing Complex Projects: A New Model offers an innovative way of looking at projects and treating them as complex adaptive systems. Applying the principles of complexity thinking will enable project managers and leadership teams to manage large-scale initiatives successfully. • Explore how complexity thinking can be used to find new, creative ways to think about and manage projects • Diagnose complexity on a wide range of projects — from small, independent, short projects to highly complex, longer projects • Understand and manage the complexity of the business problem, opportunity, solution, and other dimensions that come into play when managing large-scale efforts Use the Project Complexity Model to determine the most effective approach to managing all aspects of a project based on the level of complexity involved.

Download or read book Successful IT Outsourcing written by Elizabeth Sparrow and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to provide practical guidance on how to get the most from an outsourced IS service and written specifically for IS and IT professionals and not senior business managers.

Download or read book Managing Outsourced Projects written by Marco Negri and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many times have you seen in a contractor's GANTT chart a long and intriguing bar generically called, "project management," spanning from the beginning to the end of the project, and then wondered what deliverables should actually produce that task? How many times has your contractor quickly convinced you that a particular deliverable was "90% complete" and then it remained "90% complete" until the end of the project? How many times have you found that the contractor's goal was to "deliver" a new system, while your true goal was to "make your users use" the new system? These are some of the issues that distinguish the management of outsourced projects, often characterized by a trial of strength between the client and the contractor, in which each party has his or her own goals and expectations and they don't always match. Frequently, these types of projects have been described from the contractor's point of view. This paper instead focuses on the client's point of view and comes from the real-life experience of the author in companies that have chosen to fully outsource the development of their projects, leaving in-house only the management of the relationship with the contractor. This paper describes for each of the nine Knowledge Areas in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) one typical issue of managing outsourced projects. For each issue, it first introduces the client's expectations (what the client expects to happen--"the good"); next, it illustrates what actually happens (what the unprepared client risks receiving--"the bad"); and then it proposes a suggested approach (what the client should do--"the savvy"). This paper is based on a "deliverable-oriented" approach, in which everything in the project (from the work breakdown structure [WBS] to the lessons learned) is planned and managed, with reference to the deliverables to be produced by the contractor. It explains outsourced projects and states how they differ from in-house projects. It then covers what are not considered to be outsourced projects. In addition, the paper overviews many of the conflicting interests between the client and contractor. It identifies nine outsourcing tips for nine knowledge areas.

Download or read book Executive s Guide to Project Management written by Robert K. Wysocki and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How-to guidance for defining and implementing a complex project performance environment Sharing his forty-five years of project management experience, best-selling author and industry guru Robert Wysocki presents a straightforward, enlightening, and pragmatic guide to help senior managers make the transition to an organization that profits and thrives on complexity. The first book to discuss practical project management mitigation strategies, Executive's Guide to Project Management presents easy-to-implement infrastructures and processes that will ensure the continued success of your organization and maximize your investment of every project. Collects in one resource all the relevant information for understanding and creating an environment for improved complex project performance A must-read for every member of your senior management team Shows you how to regain responsibility, take action, and skillfully handle complexity to mitigate risk and increase return on project investments It's time for your senior management team to take back control of your investments in projects and programs. Executive's Guide to Project Management shows you how to cultivate your part of the organization so that it can respond to a changing project environment with the infrastructure to support the project and program investment decisions.

Download or read book U S Military Program Management written by Gregory A. Garrett and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2006-12 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable resource for all defense industry professionals—governmental and commercial! Introducing the only book on the market offering valuable best practices and lessons learned for U.S. military program management The U.S. Department of Defense and the related defense industry together form the largest and most powerful government and business entity in the world, developing some of the most expensive and complex major systems ever created. U. S. Military Program Management presents a detailed discussion, from a multi-functional view, of the ins and outs of U.S. military program management and offers recommendations for improving practices in the future. More than 15 leading experts present case studies, best practices, and lessons learned from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, from both the government and industry/contractor perspectives. This book addresses the key competencies of effective U.S. military program management in six comprehensive sections: • Requirements management • Program leadership and teamwork • Risk and financial management • Supply chain management and logistics • Contract management and procurement • Special topics

Download or read book Managing Difficult Projects written by Andre Costin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-05-09 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing Difficult Projects pulls together the principles and practice of project management and presents useful diagnostic approaches, tools and structures in a clear and practical way. The book focuses on the diagnosis and resolution of “difficult” problems whether in large or small complex projects. The intent is to help corporate executives and project management practitioners apply proven processes, methodologies, systems, structures and tools to rally the information and the resources required for better decisions, faster delivery and improved results. This essential book shows how to plan effectively and to reduce risk at every step of project delivery, particulary vital during project implementation when 90% of project funding is spent. It covers new ground by proposing the use of the project management process as an integral part of setting and updating corporate strategy. In projects, context is everything! The text is amply illustrated with international case studies, charts, photos, graphs and data tables.

Download or read book Global Services Outsourcing written by Ronan McIvor and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-07-22 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Services outsourcing is an increasingly attractive option for firms seeking to reduce costs and achieve service improvements. Many organisations now choose to transfer responsibility for entire functions such as human resources, finance and information technology services to both local and global vendors. Yet outsourcing such functions is a complex process, one that is driven by factors that transcend cost considerations alone. Issues such as service design, unbundling processes, managing work across different cultures and time zones, and business process redesign have all become important elements of managing services outsourcing arrangements. This book uses tools and techniques from a variety of disciplines to show how to successfully plan, implement and manage services outsourcing arrangements. Based on in-depth analysis of large-scale outsourcing arrangements across a wide range of sectors, this is an excellent resource for both academics and practitioners who wish to understand more about this complex phenomenon.

Download or read book Outsourcing Management Information Systems written by Schniederjans, Ashlyn and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2006-09-30 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book balances the positive outcomes of outsourcing, which have made it a popular management strategy with the negative to provide a more inclusive decision; it explores risk factors that have not yet been widely associated with this strategy. It focuses on the conceptual "what", "why", and "where" aspects of outsourcing as well as the methodological "how" aspects"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Information Technology Outsourcing written by Suzanne Rivard and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-26 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new volume in the "Advances in Management Information Systems" series presents the latest cutting-edge knowledge in IT outsourcing. As part of the growing business trend to outsourcing various operations, IT outsourcing both determines the governance of a vital organizational function and influences the processes of exploitation and exploration in all other functions of an enterprise. In keeping with the mission of the "AMIS" series, the editors of this volume have framed the domain of research and practice broadly. "Information Technology Outsourcing" provides leading edge research on both the variety of decisions regarding the outsourcing of IS services and the management of the relationship with service suppliers.

Download or read book Pharmaceutical Project Management written by Anthony Kennedy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-03-17 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encompassing the full spectrum of project management's role and responsibility encountered in the pharmaceutical industry, Pharmaceutical Project Management outlines the key objectives, risks, and challenges of each stage of the pharmaceutical lifecycle, from discovery and preclinical phases through clinical development, manufacturing, registration

Download or read book Demystifying Outsourcing written by Debbie Friedman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-08-28 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demystifying Outsourcing emphasizes the importance of building partnerships with consultants and vendors to achieve results. Training managers who utilize this resource will build their confidence and strengthen their outsourcing capabilities as they navigate complex outsourced projects. As a comprehensive toolkit, the book takes the reader step by step through an outsourced initiative. Numerous stories bring the challenges of outsourcing to light. Practical tips and tools, and worksheets on the accompanying CD can be tailored easily to any project. Topics include: Current trends and guiding principles in outsourcing A strategic sourcing decision model to help managers make wise choices about what to outsource and what to retain Identifying and selecting outsourcing partners The RFP process and contract negotiations Positioning consultants and vendors in the organization Design, delivery and program evaluation of outsourced initiatives Special situations such as dealing with conflict, inheriting a consultant and working with multiple consultants and vendors Debbie Friedman is Operating Vice President at Federated Department Stores, where she heads up the Federated Leadership Institute, a training function whose mission is to strengthen the leadership capabilities of the top 1,800 executives.

Download or read book Managing Complex Projects written by Neil Alderman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-11 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concerned with the management of complex long-term engineering projects, this important volume, of great interest to postgraduate students of business, technology management and engineering, reports on a set of rich, novel and unique findings concerning the conduct and management of three high profile and complex projects. The major investments which constitute complex long-term projects represent an increasingly important source of economic activity, often with particularly significant consequences for economic growth and public policy. This informative volume expertly contributes to broader debates concerning new organizational forms, knowledge management and organizational learning and the management of innovation in project-based settings.

Download or read book The Manager s Step by Step Guide to Outsourcing written by Linda Dominguez and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-12-23 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outsourcing is one of the most complex and controversial issues in business today. In an effort to remain competitive, many leading companies--from Microsoft to Nike to Pfizer--are incorporating outsourcing as a strategic part of their management decision-making. Yet, for managers responsible for outsourcing, domestically or internationally, this field often seems complex, if not impossible. The Managers Step-by-Step Guide to Outsourcing presents a clear, detailed method for effectively planning and executing an outsourcing strategy in any company, large or small. Top Fortune 500 consultant Linda Dominguez provides all the tools you need to achieve successful, real-world implementation, giving you the power to cut costs, increase efficiency and productivity, generate higher returns, and stay ahead of your competition. Sharing the invaluable guidance of her clients as well as the advice of outsourcing experts, Dominguez helps you develop a strategic plan for your own initiative. She imparts the new skills executives, managers, and employees must learn to deliver results, and best practices for creating sustainable shareholder value without sacrificing quality, productivity, relationships, or control. As you prepare your blueprint for action, you'll discover how to: Decide to outsource a business unit or function on or offshore Weigh potential cost savings against the potential risks Select the best vendor for your specific needs Make the transition process swift and effective Anticipate and manage outsourcing problems and challenges Identify and navigate cultural and style differences Recall an outsourced unit back in-house when necessary You'll also find sound advice and tips executives who have successfully outsourced as well as from those who found their projects did not meet their expectations. Complete with a thorough implementation checklist, The Managers Step-by-Step Guide to Outsourcing is the only resource you need to ensure the long-term success of your outsourcing project.

Download or read book Project Risk Management Guidelines written by Dale Cooper and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2004-11-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes philosophies, principles, practices and techniques for managing risk in projects and procurements, with a particular focus on complex or large-scale activities. The authors cover the basics of risk management in the context of project management, and outline a step-by-step approach. They then extend this approach into specialised areas of procurement (including tender evaluation, outsourcing and Public-Private Partnerships), introducing technical risk assessment tools and processes for environmental risk management. Finally they consider quantitative methods and the way they can be used in large projects. International case studies are included throughout.