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| functional management vs project management: What Functional Managers Need to Know About Project Management International Institute for Learning, Harold R. Kerzner, Frank P. Saladis, 2009-09-08 Discover how functional managers can apply the Kerzner Approach to project management As a functional manager today, you need to become more involved in project management. That doesn't mean you need to become a project manager, but rather you need to know how to perform specific project-related tasks, work with project team members, understand each other's priorities and problems, and resolve issues jointly. Now here's the book that gives you everything you need to know about your role in project management clearly and succinctly. Based on principles set forth in the bestselling Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Tenth Edition, this easy-to-follow guide focuses on the pivotal role you play as an executive in project management. It introduces the acclaimed Kerzner Approach, demonstrating how it empowers functional managers with the skills needed to ensure that projects are completed successfully, on time, and on budget. The International Institute for Learning/Wiley Series in Project Management features the most innovative, tested-and-proven approaches to project management, all explained in clear, straightforward language. The series offers new perspectives on solving tough project management problems as well as practical tools for getting the job done. Each book in the series is drawn from the related IIL course and is written by noted project management experts. |
| functional management vs project management: Co-Opetition Adam M. Brandenburger, Barry J. Nalebuff, 2011-07-13 Now available in paperback, with an all new Reader's guide, The New York Times and Business Week bestseller Co-opetition revolutionized the game of business. With over 40,000 copies sold and now in its 9th printing, Co-opetition is a business strategy that goes beyond the old rules of competition and cooperation to combine the advantages of both. Co-opetition is a pioneering, high profit means of leveraging business relationships. Intel, Nintendo, American Express, NutraSweet, American Airlines, and dozens of other companies have been using the strategies of co-opetition to change the game of business to their benefit. Formulating strategies based on game theory, authors Brandenburger and Nalebuff created a book that's insightful and instructive for managers eager to move their companies into a new mind set. |
| functional management vs project management: Project Management for Non-project Managers Jack Ferraro, 2012 A seasoned project management consultant introduces critical project management skills, tools and techniques. Includes case studies, checklists and exercises. |
| functional management vs project management: Strategic Operations Management Steve Brown, Richard Lamming, John Bessant, Peter Jones, 2007-06-01 This is a substantial new edition of a successful textbook which continues to have a sensible and 'easy to read' style. Each Chapter has a past/present/future theme with a real strategic approach. Strategic Operations Managment shows operations as combining products and services into a complete offer for the customer. Services are therefore seen as key and are integrated throughout the material in each chapter. Manufacturing, service supply and other key factors are all shown to be in place. In an era where companies are fond of talking about core competences but still struggle to understand their operations, this is an important for academics and practitioners alike. Only when managers understand their operations will they be able to leverage them into any sort of capabilities that will lead to competitive advantage. Online tutor resource materials accompany the book. |
| functional management vs project management: What Functional Managers Need to Know About Project Management International Institute for Learning, Harold Kerzner, Frank P. Saladis, 2011-11-29 Discover how functional managers can apply the Kerzner Approach to project management As a functional manager today, you need to become more involved in project management. That doesn't mean you need to become a project manager, but rather you need to know how to perform specific project-related tasks, work with project team members, understand each other's priorities and problems, and resolve issues jointly. Now here's the book that gives you everything you need to know about your role in project management clearly and succinctly. Based on principles set forth in the bestselling Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Tenth Edition, this easy-to-follow guide focuses on the pivotal role you play as an executive in project management. It introduces the acclaimed Kerzner Approach, demonstrating how it empowers functional managers with the skills needed to ensure that projects are completed successfully, on time, and on budget. The International Institute for Learning/Wiley Series in Project Management features the most innovative, tested-and-proven approaches to project management, all explained in clear, straightforward language. The series offers new perspectives on solving tough project management problems as well as practical tools for getting the job done. Each book in the series is drawn from the related IIL course and is written by noted project management experts. |
| functional management vs project management: Project Management for Information Professionals Margot Note, 2015-11-03 Aimed at practitioners, this handbook imparts guidance on project management techniques in the cultural heritage sector. Information professionals often direct complex endeavors with limited project management training or resources. Project Management for Information Professionals demystifies the tools and processes essential to successful project management and advises on how to manage the interpersonal dynamics and organizational culture that influence the effectiveness of these methods. With this book, readers will gain the knowledge to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects. - offers guidance based on real-world experience - prepares readers without prior project management knowledge or experience - provides lean, easy-to-read, and jargon-free instructions - aimed at information professionals working in libraries, archives, museums |
| functional management vs project management: How Management Works DK, 2022-03-29 Discover everything you need to know to improve your management skills, and understand key management and business theories with this unique graphic guide. Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, How Management Works is a definitive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of organizational management. Learn whether it is more effective to lead through influence or control? Is delegation the key to productivity and how do you deal with different personalities? Drawing on the latest theories and practices - and packed with graphics and diagrams that demystify complex management concepts - this book explains everything you need to know to build your management skills and get the very best out of your team. It is essential reading if you are an established or aspiring manager, or are studying a course in business or management. Much more than a standard business-management or self-help book, How Management Works shows you what other titles only tell you, combining solid reference with no-nonsense advice. It is the perfect primer for anyone looking to start their own business, become a more effective leader, or simply learn more about the world of business and management. |
| functional management vs project management: Filling Execution Gaps Todd C. Williams, 2017-10-23 “I expected good, but this is great.” -Janet Pirus Phelps, Principle, Strategic CFO, Former CFO Papa Murphy's Pizza Gaps are holes in your organization where tasks fall and failure breeds. They inhibit your ability to implement strategic plans, lead people, and run successful projects. Daily, executives, middle managers, and project managers wrestle with “the big six”: Absence of common understanding Disengaged executive sponsors Misalignment with goals Poor change management Ineffective governance Lackluster leadership Ignoring any of these gaps endangers any strategy or project. They regularly destroy hundreds of companies’ ability to turn their corporate vision into business value—taking careers with them. Filling Execution Gaps addresses the sources of these gaps, and how to fill them. Without any one of these important functions, projects fail. Without change management, adoption suffers. Without common understanding, there is confusion. Without goals, business units, and capabilities aligned, execution falters. Without executive sponsorship, decisions languish. Too little governance allows bad things to happen, while too much governance creates overburdening bureaucracy. Without leadership at all levels of the organization, people are directionless. Using decades of experience, years of research, and interviews with hundreds of business leaders, author of the Amazon #1 Best Seller in Business Project Management, Rescue the Problem Project, Todd Williams illustrates how to fill these gaps, meet corporate goals, and increase value. An excellent review of this book appears here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/improving-project-execution-filling-gaps-murray-pmp-ms Click below to read an interview with the author: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/filling-organization-gaps-successful-project-part-1-naomi/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/filling-organization-gaps-successful-project-part-2-naomi/?published=t Facebook users can access an interview on “Project Management Cafe” here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectmanagementcafe/permalink/1975750702698459/ Related blogs can be accessed here: https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/project-execution https://www.strategyex.co.uk/blog/pmoperspectives/strategy-from-the-bottom-up/ Check out his August 27, 2018 interview here: https://www.yegor256.com/shift-m/2018/34.html Click here for articles by the author on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/we-all-lead-todd-williams/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/your-inner-leader-task-introspection-todd-williams/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-actions-art-listening-todd-williams https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-actions-getting-people-talk-todd-williams/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/eliminating-blame-todd-williams/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-actions-dialog-discussion-todd-williams/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/projects-fail-when-people-dont-know-where-going-todd-williams |
| functional management vs project management: Project Management in Product Development George Ellis, 2015-09-11 Project Management in Product Development: Leadership Skills and Management Techniques to Deliver Great Products is written for new and aspiring project managers in product development. Although texts on project management are common, the material presented here is unique, instead focusing on product development, a challenging segment of project management because of the high level of uncertainty, the need for a robust set of problem-solving techniques, and a demand for broad cross-functional teams. The book also focuses on more than just project management techniques, including a thorough treatment of transformational and transactional leadership. Other topics covered include problem-solving techniques, development, and continuous improvement of processes required in product development, risk recognition and management, and proper communication with mangers and other stakeholders. Finally, project management techniques used in product development are presented, including the critical path method, scrum and XP, and Kanban/lean project development, along with the strengths and weaknesses of each. - Provides ways to successfully manage product development projects by teaching traditional and advanced project management techniques like Gantt, CPM, Agile, Lean, and others - Covers transformational and transactional leadership, how to create a vision and engage the team, as well as tactics on how to manage a complex set of tasks - Uses a practical, common sense approach to the day-to-day activities of a project manager, including project planning, project process development, problem-solving, project portfolio management, reporting, and more - Presents a thorough comparison of popular project management tools - Includes many examples, cases, and side-bars that are included throughout the book |
| functional management vs project management: The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management Eric Verzuh, 2021-01-07 The all-inclusive guide to exceptional project management that is trusted by hundreds of thousands of readers—now updated and revised The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management: The Comprehensive, Easy to Read Handbook for Beginners and Pros, 6th Edition is a comprehensive guide to real-world project management methods, tools, and techniques. Practical, easy-to-use, and deeply thorough, this book gives you the answers you need now. You'll find cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of one of the field's leading experts, delivered in short, lively segments that address common management issues. Brief descriptions of important concepts, tips on real-world applications, and compact case studies illustrate the most sought-after skills and pitfalls you should watch out for. This sixth edition now includes: A brand-new chapter on project quality A new chapter on managing media, entertainment, and creative projects A new chapter on the project manager’s #1 priority: leadership A new chapter with the most current practices in Change Management Current PMP certification study tips Readers of The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management also receive access to new video resources available at the author’s website. The book teaches readers how to manage and deliver projects on-time and on-budget by applying the practical strategies and concrete solutions found within. Whether the challenge is finding the right project sponsor, clarifying project objectives, or setting realistic schedules and budget projections, The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management shows you what you need to know, the best way to do it, and what to watch out for along the way. |
| functional management vs project management: Hiring Geeks That Fit Johanna Rothman, 2013-09-13 Hiring a person for your team is the single most important decision you can make. It has long-lasting impact, whether you are the manager or a team member. Would you like to learn to hire great people? Not sure how? You need this book. Great geeks are not the same as skill-based staff. You need to analyze your culture, determine your problems, define the essentials you need in a candidate, and then you’re off and running. Great geeks adapt their knowledge to your context. One developer or technical manager is not interchangeable with another. Hiring Geeks That Fit takes the guesswork and cost out of hiring. |
| functional management vs project management: Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology John M. Nicholas, Herman Steyn, 2020-08-02 Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology is a highly regarded textbook that addresses project management across all industries. First covering the essential background, from origins and philosophy to methodology, the bulk of the book is dedicated to concepts and techniques for practical application. Coverage includes project initiation and proposals, scope and task definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk analysis, control, project selection and portfolio management, program management, project organization, and all-important people aspects—project leadership, team building, conflict resolution, and stress management. The systems development cycle is used as a framework to discuss project management in a variety of situations, making this the go-to book for managing virtually any kind of project, program, or task force. The authors focus on the ultimate purpose of project management—to unify and integrate the interests, resources and work efforts of many stakeholders, as well as the planning, scheduling, and budgeting needed to accomplish overall project goals. This sixth edition features: updates throughout to cover the latest developments in project management methodologies; a new chapter on project procurement management and contracts; an expansion of case study coverage throughout, including those on the topic of sustainability and climate change, as well as cases and examples from across the globe, including India, Africa, Asia, and Australia; and extensive instructor support materials, including an instructor’s manual, PowerPoint slides, answers to chapter review questions and a test bank of questions. Taking a technical yet accessible approach, this book is an ideal resource and reference for all advanced undergraduate and graduate students in project management courses, as well as for practicing project managers across all industry sectors. |
| functional management vs project management: The Complete Project Management Office Handbook Gerard M. Hill, 2013-09-05 This updated and completely revised edition of a bestseller extends the concepts and considerations of modern project management into the realm of project management oversight, control, and support. Illustrating the implications of project management in today’s organizations, The Complete Project Management Office Handbook, Third Edition explains how to use the project management office (PMO) as a business integrator to influence project outcomes in a manner that serves both project and business management interests. Helping you determine if a PMO is right for your organization, this edition presents a five-stage PMO competency continuum to help you understand how to develop PMOs at different competency levels and associated functionalities. It also identifies five progressive PMO development levels to help you identify which level is best for your organization. Updates to this edition include: A refinement of the 20 PMO functions that guide PMO setup and operations A new section that provides an effective evaluation of PMO maturity indicators based on the prescribed 20 PMO functions presented in the handbook A new section on Establishing a Project Management Office that details a comprehensive process for determining the needs, purpose, and functionality for a new PMO Best practices that have cross-industry value and applicability The book includes checklists, detailed process steps, and descriptive guidance for developing PMO functional capability. The up-to-date PMO model defined will not only help you better understand business practices in project management, but will also help you to adapt and integrate those practices into the project management environment in your organization. For anyone associated with start-up and smaller PMOs, the book explains what can be done to create less rigorous PMO functional capabilities. It also includes helpful insights for those who need to specify and demonstrate quick-wins and early PMO-based accomplishments in their organization. |
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| functional management vs project management: The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management Eric Verzuh, 2011-12-06 For any professional responsible for coordinating projects among different departments, across executive levels, or with technical complexity, The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management offers comprehensive instruction on how to deliver on time and on budget. |
| functional management vs project management: Mastering Project Management Strategy and Processes Randal Wilson, 2014-12-22 Randal Wilson gives managers powerful insights and tools for structuring and managing any project based on business strategy and how that project will be used. Starting with project objectives, it demonstrates how to establish processes that optimally group actions at each stage of the project lifecycle -- thereby maximizing the likelihood of success. |
| functional management vs project management: Culture and Project Management Omar Zein, 2016-03-03 The cultural diversity within many major projects require those managing them to adapt their project management approach to be in harmony with the preferences and behaviours of stakeholders from these cultures; failure to do so can lead to misunderstandings about the project’s purpose and structure; significant difficulties in implementation and in some cases, to conflict or litigation. Omar Zein's Culture and Project Management explores the cultural impact on projects and their management, providing the reader with an understanding of the main elements of cross-cultural theory within the project context. These include our perception of context, achievement, power and group dynamics; and how we approach ambiguity and time. He then identifies key aspects of project management where cultural sensitivity is essential (for example, planning, risk management, project communication and leadership) and offers a structured plan for developing what he calls 'cultural tuning' within a project environment. The book draws on the author’s research, his professional experience of working on transnational projects and his own background. His review of the different theories alongside examples and stories of their practical application, offers project managers a new and extraordinarily rich perspective into the likely dynamics of their projects. Making appropriate adaptations to standard processes, choosing what, how and through whom you communicate with stakeholders may be signal elements in the success or failure of your projects; Culture and Project Management will show where to start. |
| functional management vs project management: Project Management, 2nd Edition Patel Bhavesh, 2012 The book discusses all the issues related to Project Management. Strategic considerations, recognition of the human factor and need for administrative set-up are interwoven in this book while developing the main theme of the financial side of project management. New in this Book 1. New chapters titled 'Infrastructure Projects and Project Financing' have been added 2. 'Economic and Social Cost Benefit' and 'Network Analysis and Execution Plan' have been enriched with additional material 3. Components of interest rates has been elaborated and the concepts of cost of capital and required rate of return built on it 4. More examples and real cases and enhanced diagrammatic explanation 5. Chapterization scheme has been revised in the line of phases of project life cycle 6. References, footnotes and web links have been added to give readers access to extra material for further reading Key Features 1. Strategy, human aspect, administrative issues and system approach have been integrated in a single thread without compromising on conceptual clarity and simplicity 2. Use of spreadsheet has been extensively explained in chapters where it is most applicable 3. A continuous case has been built around the theme of each chapter throughout the book |
| functional management vs project management: Integrated Project Management and Earned Value Humphreys & Associates, 2021-04-04 This book is about integrated project management. It is not about all aspects of project management but it includes some of the most important aspects. All projects contain three elements; scope of work, a scheduled time frame in which the work must be accomplished, and a budget to perform the work. Integrating these three elements using Earned Value Management provides the basis for effective project management. This book discusses how the planning, control, and management of projects can be improved through the use of Earned Value. |
| functional management vs project management: Project Management Case Studies Harold Kerzner, 2012-10-05 The revised edition of the single-best source of project management case studies Compiled by Harold Kerzner, the leading authority on project management, Project Management Case Studies, Third Edition presents the most comprehensive collection of project management case studies available today. Featuring more than 100 case studies, this essential book illustrates both successful implementation of project management by actual companies as well as the pitfalls to avoid in a variety of real-world situations. This new edition: Contains case studies illustrating successful and poor implementation of project management Represents a wide range of industries, including medical and pharmaceutical, aerospace, manufacturing, automotive, finance and banking, and telecommunications Covers cutting-edge areas of construction and international project management plus a new super case on the Iridium Project, covering all aspects of project management Follows and supports preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam Project Management Case Studies, Third Edition is a valuable resource for students, as well as practicing engineers and managers, and can be used on its own or with the latest edition of Harold Kerzner's landmark reference, Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling. Other powerful tools by Harold Kerzner, Ph.D.: Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Tenth Edition (978-0-470-27870-3) Project Management Workbook and PMP®/CAPM® Exam Study Guide, Tenth Edition (978-0-470-27872-7) |
| functional management vs project management: Project management: theory and methodology Татьяна Алесинская, Кристина Дрокина, 2024-07-30 В данном пособии представлены концептуальные вопросы управления проектами, включающие актуальность проектной формы реализации стратегий развития организаций в современной экономике, специфические характеристики проекта как объекта управления, особенности взаимодействия групп процессов и областей знаний проектного управления, типология проектов и ее влияние на управленческие задачи, подходы к управлению проектами, организационные аспекты проектной деятельности внутри организации. Каждая тема содержит теоретический материал, практические примеры, список контрольных вопросов.Пособие рекомендуется для преподавателей и студентов бакалавриата и магистратуры всех форм обучения на англоязычных программах по направлениям подготовки 38.04.02 «Менеджмент», 38.03.05 «Бизнес-информатика», 38.03.06 «Торговое дело», 38.03.02 «Менеджмент». |
| functional management vs project management: Project Management at Work Dorcas M. T. Cox MBA, 2013-08-20 The workplace can be a complex and often treacherous place to be, especially for project managers. Many project managers are ill-prepared for organizational intricacies and office politics; in fact, dealing with them can sometimes seem like a project in itself. In this solutions-oriented, narrative guidebook, David, the central character navigates the confusing landscape of project management and learns how to be a successful project manger. Join him on his journey and discover how to initiate a project and see it throughfrom start to finish; seek out information that will help you manage projects; manage projects even with little experience or direction; and hire and develop the right team members to support your efforts. This guide also provides many templates commonly used in project management in a completed format, creating a simulated learning experience in which concepts are well anchored. Whats more, these tips and strategies can help you reduce the stress and anxiety that go along with managing projects in the workplace. From analyzing goals and identifying stakeholders to managing expectations and improving communication, youll discover everything you need to stay on top of your game with Project Management at Work. |
| functional management vs project management: Construction Project Management Kumar Neeraj Jha, 2011 Construction Project Management deals with different facets of construction management emphasizing the basic concepts that any engineering student is supposed to know. The major principles of project management have been derived through real life case studies from the field. Simplified examples have been used to facilitate better understanding of the concepts before going into the large and complex problems. The book features computer applications (Primavera and MS Project) used to explain planning, scheduling, resource leveling, monitoring and reporting; it is highly illustrated with line dia. |
| functional management vs project management: The Psychology and Management of Project Teams François Chiocchio, E. Kevin Kelloway, Brian Hobbs, 2015 Even though project-management researchers have become increasingly interested in factors that may have an impact on project-management effectiveness, their efforts fall short of addressing the human factor. And, unfortunately, many project-management scholars are largely unaware of the I/O psychology literature--relying, for example, on outdated models of motivation and team development. On the other side, I/O psychologists who research groups and teams often ignore the contextual influences--such as business sector, project type, placement in the organizational hierarchy, and project phase and maturity--that have a crucial impact on how a project will unfold. In this volume, a cross-disciplinary set of editors will bring together perspectives from leading I/O psychology and project-management scholars. |
| functional management vs project management: Global Project Management Jean Binder, 2016-04-22 Global Project Management describes how to adapt your organisation and your projects to thrive in business environments which require distributed skills, around-the-clock operations and virtual team environments. The book goes beyond simple recommendations on collaborative tools, to suggest the development of best practices on cross-cultural team management and global communication, recommend organisational changes and project structures, and propose alternatives for the implementation of the new practices and methods. Filled with real-life examples and techniques, the book illustrates how to apply the recommendations as part of the successful management of any global project. |
| functional management vs project management: Information Technology Project Management Jack T. Marchewka, 2016-02-08 The 5th Edition of Jack Marchewka's Information Technology Project Management focuses on how to create measurable organizational value (MOV) through IT projects. The author uses the concept of MOV, combined with his own research, to create a solid foundation for making decisions throughout the project's lifecycle. The book's integration of project management and IT concepts provides students with the tools and techniques they need to develop in this field. |
| functional management vs project management: Information Systems Management Ian O. Angell, Steve Smithson, 1991-09-09 This textbook addresses the range of issues that need to be considered when managing an information system. The author's aim is to encourage a more critical evaluation of computer-based information systems and to foster a more objective approach to the inherent advantages and disadvantages. |
| functional management vs project management: Successful Project Management Larry RICHMAN, 2011-02-21 Successful Project Management, Third Edition, covers the fundamentals of project management, focusing on practical skills you can apply immediately to complete projects on time, on budget, and on target! This book teaches you how to use proven strategies in large or small projects to clarify the objectives, avoid serious errors of omission, and eliminate costly mistakes. Gain the skills to: • Set measurable project objectives and create a practical plan to achieve them. • Manage the time, cost, and scope of the project. • Lead the project team and manage relationships effectively and productively across the spectrum of project stakeholders. Modern project management is a premier solution in business and nonprofit organizations. Project managers find success using a structured approach to project planning, scheduling, resourcing, decision making, and management. This book isn’t just for project managers. Team members need to know how to carry out their part of the project, and business executives need to understand how they must support project management efforts in the organization. Now you can master the skills and techniques you need to bring projects in on schedule, and on budget, with Successful Project Management. No matter how complex or extensive your project, you’ll understand how to exercise the strict planning, tracking, monitoring, and management techniques needed to stay on top of every project. This is an ebook version of the AMA Self-Study course. If you want to take the course for credit you need to either purchase a hard copy of the course through amaselfstudy.org or purchase an online version of the course through www.flexstudy.com. |
| functional management vs project management: Project Management Harold Kerzner, 2013-02-04 The bestselling project management text for students and professionals—now updated and expanded This Eleventh Edition of the bestselling bible of project management maintains the streamlined approach of the prior editions and moves the content even closer to PMI®'s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). New content has been added to this edition on measuring project management ROI, value to the organization and to customers, and much more. The capstone super case on the Iridium Project has been maintained, covering all aspects of project management. Increased use of sidebars throughout the book helps further align it with the PMBOK and the Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam. This new edition features significant expansion, including more than three dozen entirely new sections and updates on process supporting; types of project closure; project sponsorship; and culture, teamwork, and trust. This comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of project management: Offers new sections on added value, business intelligence, project governance, and much more Provides twenty-five case studies covering a variety of industries, almost all of which are real-world situations drawn from the author's practice Includes 400 discussion questions and more than 125 multiple-choice questions Serves as an excellent study guide for the PMP Certification Exam (PMI, PMBOK, PMP and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.) |
| functional management vs project management: Introduction to Project Management Davies A. Igberaese, 2022-09-02 This book presents the fundamentals of project management in simple language and an easy-to-understand format. It is targeted principally at those who are learning or desiring to learn project management as well as those who are already taking project management as a course of study or as a profession. It covers all the basic aspects of project management including the core areas prescribed by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) sixth edition. Although the PMBOK Guide seventh edition has significantly shifted focus from a process based standard to a principle based standard, it does not invalidate nor replace the detailed knowledge base contained in the sixth edition, which substantially emphasizes project management processes and knowledge areas. This is particularly apt for the traditional approach to project delivery, which is predictive in nature and has the bulk of the planning done upfront. The sections of the book are arranged in order of Project Management Processes as they fall within the respective Project Management Knowledge Areas. Experienced project manager, Davies Igberaese, presents all the basic content of traditional project management in a straightforward practical sequence as a typical project manager would go about the processes of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing a project without losing sight of the iterative nature of project management. The inclusion of Project Management Templates gives students and other users of the book the confidence required to effectively understand the basics of managing a wide variety of projects across disciplines including construction, building, industrial engineering, petroleum engineering, software engineering, information technology, business administration, and event management. Introduction to Project Management: A Source Book for Traditional PM Basics can serve as a core textbook for academic courses in project management, for preparing for PMP and CAPM Certification exams, as an excellent resource for new project managers, as well as a handy reference book for project sponsors. |
| functional management vs project management: Lovability Brian de Haaff, 2017-04-25 Love is the surprising emotion that company builders cannot afford to ignore. Genuine, heartfelt devotion and loyalty from customers — yes, love — is what propels a select few companies ahead. Think about the products and companies that you really care about and how they make you feel. You do not merely likethose products, you adore them. Consider your own emotions and a key insight is revealed: Love is central to business. Nobody talks about it, but it is obvious in hindsight. Lovability: How to Build a Business That People Love and Be Happy Doing It shares what Silicon Valley-based author and Aha! CEO Brian de Haaff knows from a career of founding successful technology companies and creating award-winning products. He reveals the secret to the phenomenal growth of Aha! and the engine that powers lasting customer devotion — a set of principles that he pioneered and named The Responsive Method. Lovability provides valuable lessons and actionable steps for product and company builders everywhere, including: • Why you should rethink everything you know about building a business • What a product really is • The magic of finding what your customers truly desire • How to turn business strategy and product roadmaps into customer love • Why you should chase company value, not valuation • Surveys to measure your company’s lovability Brian de Haaff has spent the last 20 years focused on business strategy, product management, and bringing disruptive technologies to market. And in preparation for writing this book, he interviewed well-known startup founders, product managers, executives, and CEOs at hundreds of name brand and agile organizations. Their experiences, along with headline-grabbing case studies (both inspiring successes and cautionary tales), will help readers discover how to build something that matters. Much has been written about how entrepreneurs build innovative products and successful businesses, but the author's message is original and refreshing. He convincingly explains that there is a better path forward — a people-first way grounded in love. In a business world that has increasingly emphasized hype over substance and get-big-at-any-cost thinking over profitable and sustainable growth, it's time for a new recipe for company success. Insightful, thought-provoking, and sometimes controversial, Lovability is the book that you turn to when you know there has to be a better way. |
| functional management vs project management: PMP Project Management Professional Exam Deluxe Study Guide Kim Heldman, 2015-03-16 Thorough PMP® exam prep with plenty of hands-on practice PMP Project Management Professional Exam Deluxe Study Guide is your all-in-one preparation toolkit for the premier project management certification. Updated to cover the latest PMBOK® and PMP exam, this book contains detailed discussion on a wide range of project management topics, concepts, and key terms, providing full coverage of all exam material. Each chapter includes hands-on exercises based on real-world scenarios, and sidebars that explain how the information presented applies to your current project. Comprehensive review questions allow you to assess your level of understanding, so you can pinpoint and strengthen weak areas before exam day. The online learning environment features electronic flashcards, additional practice questions, over two hours of audio instruction and review, plus two bonus CAPM® exams that give you a glimpse of what you can expect when you prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management certification. Gain confidence with Sybex: Get up to speed on 100% of the exam outline Apply the material to your current project Test your skills with leading edge prep software Get a feel for test day with two bonus practice exams If you're ready to showcase your abilities and move to the next level of your career, PMP Project Management Professional Exam Deluxe Study Guide is the exam prep companion you need to succeed. (PMI, PMBOK, CAPM, PMP, and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.) |
| functional management vs project management: Engineering Management A K Gupta, 2014-10 Suitable for engineering and management courses, this book intends to develop an understanding of the basic management concepts required in different engineering disciplines, and meets the specific requirements of students pursuing B Tech/M Tech courses and MBA, Post graduate Diploma in Management/Engineering Management. |
| functional management vs project management: Program Management for System on Chip Platforms Whitson G. Waldo, 2010-09 A Fully Integrated Presentation of New Hardware and Software Product Introductions Using Program Management Methodologies for System on Chip Platforms If you're an executive, manager, or engineer in the semiconductor, software, or systems industries, this book provides conceptual views ranging from the design of integrated circuits or systems on a chip, through fabrication, to integration of chips onto boards, and through development of enablement and runtime software for system and platform deliveries. Special features included this book are: - Program management methodologies - General management fundamentals - An overview of leadership principles - Basic discrete device technology - Internal structure and operation of some common logic gates - Basic integrated circuit design concepts, building blocks, and flow - Chip packaging technologies - Details of the fabrication process for integrated circuits - Printed circuit board design, manufacture, and test - Software design, development, and test - Integrated circuit test, silicon validation, and device qualification - Program management applications bringing it all together The book explores interactions and dependencies of technologies that impact systems and platforms. This is a valuable resource to learn these technologies or to use as a reference. |
| functional management vs project management: Success Factors in German and Japanese Project Management Christoph Todt, 2001-05-03 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 [...] |
| functional management vs project management: Project Management A-Z: A Compendium of Project Management Techniques and How to Use Them Alan Wren, 2018-01-12 This title was first published in 2003. What does project authorization involve and how should you seek it? What is earned value and how are the calculations made? How do you select the appropriate method for handing over a project and what are the pitfalls associated with the options you can choose from? The Project Management A-Z provides you with the answer to these questions and more in an A-Z coverage of 80 project management techniques. Each one includes an explanation of the technique, how, when and why you would use it. There are sample forms, checklists of key questions to ask yourself and others, cross-references to the other techniques within the manual, in fact everything to ensure that you: understand the technique and the context in which it is used; identify whether or not it will work for you; and are able to apply it appropriately and effectively. If you are just starting a project or deeply engrossed in one, the opportunity to discuss alternative approaches, or explore the problems and opportunities that the project may throw up is particularly valuable. Sometimes you may have access to a project mentor or coach who can advise you. The Project Management A-Z helps fill that role, challenging your perception and helping build your confidence in the quality of the processes you are using and the decisions you are making. Successful projects are built on the skills of the project manager, the quality of the basic foundations that are laid, and sensitive but assertive management of processes and resources. This title should prove a useful reference to the main techniques for all of these key elements. |
| functional management vs project management: Sustainability in Project Management Anna Brzozowska, Arnold Pabian, Barbara Pabian, 2021-04-01 This book presents a new approach to the issue of project management, showing how it can be approached through the lens of sustainability. The nature of sustainable project management is not only to achieve economic goals, but also environmental and social ones. Considering project management from the perspective of sustainability is very important because sustainable development cannot keep up with the pace and scale of accumulation of ecological and social problems. The natural potential of the Earth is quickly running low. The global equilibrium between the Earth’s ecosystems, which have developed for millions of years, and the human world of production and consumption, becomes disrupted. The focus is on a functional approach to the subject, allowing management and business to implement the methodology discussed. Topics discussed include sustainable planning, sustainable organizing, sustainable leading and sustainable controlling. The authors use their combined experience in the area to inform their novel approach. The book will be especially useful for people who are project managers, members of project teams and other project stakeholders. It may also be a useful reference for scientists and students studying the fields of management, IT and business. |
| functional management vs project management: Fundamentals of Project Management James P. Lewis, 2002 Updated concepts and tools to set up project plans, schedule work, monitor progress-and consistently achieve desired project results.In today's time-based and cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. This classic book provides businesspeople with an excellent introduction to project management, supplying sound, basic information (along with updated tools and techniques) to understand and master the complexities and nuances of project management. Clear and down-to-earth, this step-by-step guide explains how to effectively spearhead every stage of a project-from developing the goals and objectives to managing the project team-and make project management work in any company. This updated second edition includes: * New material on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) * Do's and don'ts of implementing scheduling software* Coverage of the PMP certification offered by the Project Management Institute* Updated information on developing problem statements and mission statements* Techniques for implementing today's project management technologies in any organization-in any industry. |
| functional management vs project management: Information Systems Project Management David Avison, Gholamreza Torkzadeh, 2008-08-22 View IS project management as an art as well as a science. . . . There are a number of books out there on project management. What is different and specific about this book? There is a balance between socio-cultural and technical aspects and there is a balance between qualitative and quantitative aspects – project management is seen as both an art and a science. It provides an information systems orientation for project management: neither information technology oriented on the one side nor production and operations oriented on the other, but of application to both within an organizational-wide view. It stresses information systems as a whole, not just software development – no project is successful if only software aspects are considered. It gives a truly international view of the domain – examples and experiences from different parts of the world add richness as well as context to the material. Globalization has ensured that most projects take on an international dimension. The book provides a coherent explanation of the concerns of the project manager as the project develops through the project life cycle – it does not follow a ′kitchen sink approach′. Each chapter has the following consistent structure: introduction and outline, an exhibit, the main text with examples, chapter summary, exercises, discussion questions, interview with project manager and appendix – this structure provides coherence and consistency. The exhibit, interview and appendix contain real-world examples, experiences, case studies, discussion material, software descriptions and professional codes – these provide material for class discussion and group work. The material has been used on our courses in the United States, Europe and Australia, given to practitioners as well as students (both undergraduate and postgraduate) – it has been well tested as part of our own project managemenThe material in this text has been proven successful through repeated use in courses in the United States, Europe, and Australia, by practitioners as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students. Intended Audience This core text is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses such as Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, and Decision and Information Systems in the departments of information systems, information technology, and business. |
| functional management vs project management: Management Arthur G. Bedeian, 1993 |
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Interpretive Guidance for Project Manager Positions - U.S.
project manager generally applies all of these duties/tasks to meet project requirements, as follows: Determines appropriate products or services with clients or customers to define project
Comparing the leadership styles of functional and project …
Quantitative analysis techniques were used to identify significant differences in the leadership styles of project managers when compared to functional managers. Correlations between …
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From Functional Management to Project Management
Use a multifunctional team of project managers, functional managers, and functional staff to develop a comprehensive, uniform work breakdown structure that will accommodate the …
How Organizational Structures Affect Project Outcomes - IJSR
used in project implementation are functional, projectized (project oriented), matrix and mixed structures. These different structures are applied by the organization in order to meet its …
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Program management is entirely cross-functional, while project management focuses on a single function, or limited cross-functional alignment at best. It is typical for the program manager to …
Effective Project Management in Cross Functional Teams for …
aims to explore the best practices in project management for cross-functional teams, highlighting their impact on product launch success and providing actionable insights for practitioners …
Using Maturity Models to Improve Project Management Practice
PMMM are widely used constructs. Implicit within their use is an idea that they improve project performance. However, limited empirical evidence exists to understand the comparative …
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This paper provides empirical evidence on the strengths and weaknesses of the matrix management organizational structure, with specific emphasis on the conflict between program …
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Systems Engineering (SE) and Project Management (PM) are two tightly intertwined domains as stated in the Handbook of Systems Engineering and Management by Sage and Rouse
Leading Projects In A Functional Environment:The …
They examine the differences between implementing a project in a department and that department’s normal functional routine. provides some suggestions for better “Functional” …
Interpretive Guidance for Project Manager Positions - U.S.
project manager generally applies all of these duties/tasks to meet project requirements, as follows: Determines appropriate products or services with clients or customers to define project
Comparing the leadership styles of functional and project …
Quantitative analysis techniques were used to identify significant differences in the leadership styles of project managers when compared to functional managers. Correlations between …
Functional structure and operational issues: An examination …
In a functional structure, tasks and activities are grouped by business function, for example production/operations, finance/accounting, marketing, research and development, human …
Functional Management Vs Project Management Copy
Functional Management Vs Project Management: What Functional Managers Need to Know About Project Management International Institute for Learning,Harold R. Kerzner,Frank P. …
Project Management: Competencies and Structure—An …
• Understand the Definitions of a Project and Project Management • Identify the Key Project Elements, Their Interrelationship, and Prioritization • Understand the Distinction Between …
Implementing Project Management At A Very Functional …
Case Study: How To Implement Project Management At A (Very) Functional Organization? Do you really need project management? “Listen, we know that you have a project management …
From Functional Management to Project Management
Use a multifunctional team of project managers, functional managers, and functional staff to develop a comprehensive, uniform work breakdown structure that will accommodate the …
How Organizational Structures Affect Project Outcomes - IJSR
used in project implementation are functional, projectized (project oriented), matrix and mixed structures. These different structures are applied by the organization in order to meet its …
Project Management byProject Management by Functional …
Follow a “CMMI” Project Management process? How do you define your projects? At what level of management is your Project Management process applied? How do you aggregate projects? …
What Every Systems Engineer Should Know About Project …
What Is Project Management? Why Is It Important for Systems Engineers to Understand Project Management? Project Risk Management?
DKB22 - FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
Functional Management t II MS University - DDCE 1 LESSON - 1 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1.0. Financial management: Introduction : Financial Management means the efficient and …
Project Management as a Functional Department???
There-fore, project management is evolving more and more as a core competency for many businesses, and not just with-in your traditionally project-oriented organizations, such as …
Functional Management Vs Project Management …
Functional Management Vs Project Management: What Functional Managers Need to Know About Project Management International Institute for Learning,Harold R. Kerzner,Frank P. …
Program and Project Management: Understanding the …
Program management is entirely cross-functional, while project management focuses on a single function, or limited cross-functional alignment at best. It is typical for the program manager to …
Effective Project Management in Cross Functional Teams for …
aims to explore the best practices in project management for cross-functional teams, highlighting their impact on product launch success and providing actionable insights for practitioners …
Using Maturity Models to Improve Project Management …
PMMM are widely used constructs. Implicit within their use is an idea that they improve project performance. However, limited empirical evidence exists to understand the comparative …
A Functional and Conceptual Model of the Project …
PMIS architecture presents applications and integrations between them. A functional model presents phases and modules, separately for the project portfolio management and project …
Matrix Management Effectiveness: An Update for Research …
This paper provides empirical evidence on the strengths and weaknesses of the matrix management organizational structure, with specific emphasis on the conflict between program …
Project Management vs. Systems Engineering …
Systems Engineering (SE) and Project Management (PM) are two tightly intertwined domains as stated in the Handbook of Systems Engineering and Management by Sage and Rouse
