The 12 Pillars of Project Excellence: A Lean Approach to Improving Project Results

ISBN-13: 9781439849125 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 692 str.

Adil F Dalal

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Asking tough questions about the current state of project management, The 12 Pillars of Project Excellence: A Lean Approach to Improving Project Results provides groundbreaking techniques to achieve excellence in project leadership that can result in six sigma type results or failure-free projects. It unveils novel solutions and breakthrough concepts including project culture analysis, the five powers of project leadership, the power of visualization, the science of simplicity, dynamic risk leadership, and dynamic project failures analysis to help you chart the most efficient path to the pinnacle of project leadership.
Winner of a 2013 Axiom Business Book Award The author provides the cutting-edge methods based on decades of personal practical experience, valuable lessons learned, and authoritative insights gained from leading over 300 projects to successful conclusions. Complete with powerful tools for organizational- and self-assessment on the accompanying CD, this book will not only transform your approach to project management, but will also provide you with the tools to develop effective leaders and consistently achieve exceptional business results. Some Praise for the Book: a highly pragmatic guide to project management. lays out the way of thinking that underpins success a book that everyone could benefit from.
Mikel J. Harry, Ph.D., co-creator of Six Sigma provides the most significant contribution for leaders to mitigate project risks, assure sustainable growth, and guarantee survival .
Carlos Alberto Briganti, general manager of Eaton Europe and Japan, 2001-2003; vice president of Eaton South America 2004-2007 one of the BEST books I have ever read on project leadership.
John Salazar, CIO Department of Work Force Solutions; former CIO of Department of Taxation & Revenue, State of New Mexico a comprehensive guide that will assist any business leader within an organization to consistently achieve excellent business results A must buy get it now
Billy Billimoria, director, customer applications, BAE Systems; program director, Lockheed Martin; project engineer, Space Shuttle and Support Equipment Design"

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IntroductionOrigin of the Term 'Project' Project Management as a Career ChoiceCurrent State of Project ManagementDo Failed Projects = Failed Project Managers?Criticality of 12 Pillars to Future of Project Leadership Use of Force Field Analysis11 in the '12 Pillars of Project Excellence'How can Executives Maximize Profits from Projects How will Project leaders learn the Art of Mastering the Fundamentals of Project Leadership?12 Simple Steps to Maximize Benefit from the 12 PillarsSetting the Right Expectations for This BookTransformative Power of the 12 PillarsPlease Note: 12 Pillars follows the 'Tao of Simplicity'Tips for Using the Accompanying CD Chapter I: IntroductionProject Manager vs. Project LeaderFive Powers of Project Leaders Power of Delegation Power of Dynamic Leadership Power of Visualization Power of Lean Thinking Power of HumilityPillar I: SummaryCase StudyForce Field AnalysisRecommendations for Optimal Results from Force Field Analysis ExercisesReferences Chapter II:IntroductionFactors for project failureProject Organization StructureProject TypesElements of the Project Organization StructureResponsibility Assignment MatrixPillar II: SummaryCase StudyForce Field AnalysisForce Field Analysis of Organizational Assessment Force Field Analysis of Self-Assessment Recommendations for Optimal Results from Force Field AnalysisExercises|Organizational Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesPersonal Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesReferences Chapter III:Introduction Delight the Customers How can a project vision statement be used to delight your customer?Project vision StatementDefinition Explanation Example Why is a project vision statement important? How is a project vision statement created?Steps to Create a Project vision Statement Create a Project Vision Committee Review the Charter Interview Key Stakeholders Identify the Priority Areas of Focus Create Initial Project Vision Statement Brainstorm for the Final Project Vision Statement Create a Final Powerful Project Vision StatementThe Goal of Creating a Project Vision Statement Setting higher standards versus 'Gold-Plating' A Permanent Project vision Statement of Project LeadersPillar III: SummaryCase StudyForce Field AnalysisForce Field Analysis of Organizational Assessment Force Field Analysis of Self-Assessment Recommendations for Optimal Results from Force Field Analysis ExercisesOrganizational Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesPersonal Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesReferences Chapter IVIntroduction Why projects fail?Ambiguous Requirements Importance of Gathering Accurate Requirements Avoiding the Pitfalls of Ambiguous RequirementsProject Charter: Setting the Longitude and Latitude for a ProjectDifference between a Charter and a Vision statementDoes creating a Vision Statement and a Charter Guarantee Project Success?Developing a Project Charter Contents in the project charterGood Charter Vs. Great Charter Complete Buy-in from all Stakeholders Signature from Key Stakeholders on the CharterDifference between use of a Charter by a Project Manager versus a Project LeaderPillar IV: SummaryCase StudyForce Field AnalysisForce Field Analysis of Organizational Assessment Force Field Analysis of Self-Assessment Recommendations for Optimal Results from Force Field Analysis ExercisesOrganizational Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesPersonal Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesReferences Chapter V:IntroductionWhy is communication so important?Why is being an Excellent Communicator Critical?Why is being an Excellent Communicator Critical to a Project Leader?Mastering the Art of Excellent CommunicationsSeven Ingredients to master the art of communicationDiffuse the passion Pillar V: SummaryCase StudyForce Field AnalysisForce Field Analysis of Organizational Assessment Force Field Analysis of Self-Assessment Recommendations for Optimal Results from Force Field AnalysisExercisesOrganizational Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesPersonal Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesReferences Chapter VI:Introduction Lean technology - Simplifying the project What is a Lean Technology?The fundamental principles of LeanLean thinking in projects Identify and Improve Value Added activities Identify and Reduce Necessary Non-Value Added (NNVA) Activities Eliminate or Reduce Non-value Added Activities and Eliminate WasteA Classic Example of LeanPillar VI: SummaryCase StudyForce Field AnalysisForce Field Analysis of Organizational Assessment Force Field Analysis of Self-Assessment Recommendations for Optimal Results from Force Field AnalysisExercisesOrganizational Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesPersonal Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesReferences　 Chapter VII:Introduction Reasons for waste Meetings- Sources for wasteThe Lean Approach to MeetingsComponents of a project meeting Input Tools and Techniques Output (Results)Steps to Eliminate Waste in Meetings Step 1: Identify and eliminate non-value added meetings Step 2: Minimize/Eliminate non-value added timeDetermination of Productive MeetingsNon-value added time in Complex projectsThe Right Approach to Calculate the Project ROI using meeting costs ROI Calculations without considering Meeting Costs ROI Calculations considering Meeting Costs ROI Calculations considering meeting costs but reducing # of Meetings by 50%Pillar VII:SummaryCase StudyForce Field AnalysisForce Field Analysis of Organizational Assessment Force Field Analysis of Self-Assessment Recommendations for Optimal Results from Force Field AnalysisExercisesOrganizational Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesPersonal Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesReferences　 Chapter VIII:IntroductionRisk ManagementDynamic Risk LeadershipMethodologyCreate a risk assessment teamDevelop an assessment strategyEstablish clear threat response planUnknown risksPillar VIII: SummaryCase StudyForce Field AnalysisForce Field Analysis of Organizational Assessment Force Field Analysis of Self-Assessment Recommendations for Optimal Results from Force Field AnalysisExercisesOrganizational Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesPersonal Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesReferences　 Chapter IX:IntroductionWhat is Information?What is Data?Why is timely availability of data critical?Data Availability through the AgesAge of Information Overload or Age of Too Much Information (TMI)A Dynamic Data management PlanSteps to Designing a Dynamic Data Management Plan Analysis of Project Data Requirements Selection of Appropriate Data Type and Sources Appropriate Data Storage, Security, Retrieval and DistributionWhy is Dynamic Data Management Critical for the Future Success of Project Leaders?Pillar IX:SummaryCase StudyForce Field AnalysisForce Field Analysis of Organizational Assessment Force Field Analysis of Self-Assessment Recommendations for Optimal Results from Force Field AnalysisExercisesOrganizational Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesPersonal Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesReferences　 Chapter X:IntroductionWhat is a Failure?The Difference between a Task Failure and a Project FailureWhat do 'Success' and 'Failure' mean to a Project ManagerWhat do 'Success' and 'Failure' mean to a Project LeaderThe Three Modes of Project Failure System Level failureProcess Level failure Human Level failureApproach to Investigate and Address Project Failures A Reactive analysis using the "Who" approach with primary focus on human level mode of failure A Proactive analysis using the "Why" approach with a focus on system and process level modes of failurePillar X:SummaryCase StudyForce Field AnalysisForce Field Analysis of Organizational Assessment Force Field Analysis of Self-Assessment Recommendations for Optimal Results from Force Field AnalysisExercisesOrganizational Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesPersonal Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesReferences　 Chapter XIIntroductionThe impact of stress- A personal experienceWhat causes stress?Ambiguous RequirementsPoor or inadequate project planning Lack of emphasis on understanding Individuals on the Project TeamImpact of stress – an anecdote Introduction Experiment Observation Results Lessons LearnedStress and Human function curveProject managers- A ‘one size fits all' approach Project leaders- An 'enlightened' approach The formula for successPillar XI:SummaryCase StudyForce Field AnalysisForce Field Analysis of Organizational Assessment Force Field Analysis of Self-Assessment Recommendations for Optimal Results from Force Field AnalysisExercisesOrganizational Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesPersonal Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesReferences　 Chapter XII:IntroductionValuing Our True Appreciating AssetsPeople: The real appreciating assetsThe Pinnacle House of Project ExcellenceThe Unique Philosophy - Dealing with Tough Economic Times Strengthen the Foundation Low tide exposes all sharp edgesCreate Leaders and Leave a legacyReward Consistency of Excellence Pillar XII: SummaryCase StudyForce Field AnalysisForce Field Analysis of Organizational Assessment Force Field Analysis of Self-Assessment Recommendations for Optimal Results from Force Field AnalysisExercisesOrganizational Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesPersonal Level Skill-Set Enhancement ExercisesReferences　Summary Summary of 12 PillarsConclusionFive Simple Steps to 'Now, Go Do It' Know the Purpose-Pursue it! Winning is Habit - Cultivate it! There will be Resistance -Face It! Passion is a Requirement - Show it! Sky is the Limit - Reach for it! Conclusion: SummaryReferencesAppendix