04107cam a2200457 i 4500 0000032696 20230921135344.0 140516s2014 njua 001 0 eng 2014018375 9781118627921 (hardback) 18154056 DLC eng DLC rda DLC c=Program for Cooperative Cataloging HD69.P75 M538 2014 658.4/04 23 TEC009060 bisacsh Martinelli, Russ J., 1959-. Program management for improved business results / Russ J. Martinelli, James M. Waddell, Tim J. Rahschulte. Second edition. Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, [2014] xi, 390 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Revised edition of Program management for improved business results by Dragan Z. Milosevic, Russ J. Martinelli, James M. Waddell, published in 2007. Includes index. "Superior program management begins with superior information and strategyProgram Management for Improved Business Results, Second Edition is a practical guide to real-world program management, written to align with the rigorous PMI PgMP certification standards. The book explains the benchmarks and best practices that help shape a superior program manager, and provides case studies that illustrate the real-world application of management concepts. Written by a team composed of both industry professionals and academics, the book strikes a balance between theory and practice that facilitates understanding and better prepares candidates for the PgMP. Managers at all levels will learn the insights and techniques that are shaping modern management expectations.The Project Management Institute and the Product Development and Management Association both agree that program management is a critical element in the successful integration of business strategy and project management. The certification process is difficult, and few complete it - but demand for competent professionals is high. Program Management for Improved Business Results addresses this disconnect, preparing readers to fill the gaps and help businesses achieve the level of program management integration required by professional organizations. Topics include: Aligning programs with business strategy Program planning, execution, and processes Management metrics and strategic and operational tools Roles, responsibilities, and core competencies The book focuses on both the macro and the micro levels, explaining the successful integration of business strategy with project portfolios as well as the managing of a single program. Case studies present both issue-oriented and comprehensive perspectives, and guidance includes real, actionable steps. For professionals seeking improved program outcomes, Program Management for Improved Business Results is a roadmap to exceptional management skills"-- Provided by publisher. "Focuses both on the macro level of integrating a business's strategy and their portfolio of projects, and on the micro level of managing a single program"-- Provided by publisher. Project management. Project management Case studies. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Engineering. bisacsh. Waddell, James M., 1946-. Rahschulte, Tim. Milosevic, Dragan. Program management for improved business result. Cover image http://catalogimages.wiley.com/images/db/jimages/9781118627921.jpg 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg 230227 acquire 1 shelf copy policy default claim1 2015-01-26 xl03 2014-05-16 rm16 2015-06-04 (telework) copy 1 and 2 to CALM 20230822095114.0 8275 8275 0 0 0 0 cutlib cutlib 2023-09-21 0 2023-09-21 00:00:00 2023-09-21 BK