Projects are volatile endeavors filled with uncertainties, dependencies, contingencies, and risks. They require not only strategic, business-focused leadership to drive results, but also nimble and adaptive approaches in the face of increasing business uncertainty. Projects that limp along without the required adjustments and improvements suck the lifeblood out of companies. In this competitive new world economy, our project management mantra must shift from "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" to If It Ain't Broke, Fix It Anyway. This insightful and entertaining book will teach readers to be business savvy strategic corporate thinkers and planners, strong and practical project managers and leaders, and effective problem solvers and change agents focused on the bottom line. Key Features: --Equips project managers and business professionals with the skills and knowledge required to deliver business value to their organizations from their project investments --Instructs professionals on how to become nimble and adaptive in the face of business and economic uncertainty to drive and continuously improve their projects to achieve maximum returns --Presents a structured approach to incorporating strategic and quantitative methods to achieve, and even exceed, forecasted business objectives --Provides the tools and techniques necessary to become business improvement change agents and project turnaround specialists --WAV offers downloadable RASCI Matrix, Business Case, Benefits Realization Plan, and Cash Flow Model templates and a Strategic Project Management Checklist to help users maximize results--available from the Web Added Value(TM) Download Resource Center at www.jrosspub.com

Book Information
ISBN 9781604271546
Author Marc Resch
Format Paperback
Page Count 212
Imprint J Ross Publishing
Publisher J Ross Publishing
Weight(grams) 295g