Team development for high-tech project managers / James Williams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Williams, James.

Series:

Artech House technology management and professional development library.

Artech House technology management and professional development library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Project management.

Teams in the workplace.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (228 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Artech House, c2002.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

data file

Summary:

This unique volume is the first to go beyond the theory of team dynamics and project management to present real world applications. The culmination of years of experience and research, the book describes practical techniques for building successful high performance project teams using actual examples from high tech companies. A concise guide for both new and experienced managers, this valuable resource enables you to: select the right projects for your organization; reduce the time needed for team development and productive operation; learn motivational and retention strategies for technical p.

Contents:

Project-management principles

An introduction to managing technical projects and project participants

Definition of a project

Definition of project management

Definition of a team

Role of the project manager

The project life cycle

Project management processes

Project-requirements development

Project selection

Project initiation

Requirements-definition cycle

Pitfalls of requirements definition

Types of teams

What is a team?

Functional teams

Self-directed teams

Cross-functional teams

Hybrid teams

Critical success factors for teams

Stages of team development

Birth

Exploration

Discovery

Performance

Completion

Communication systems for teams in a technical environment

Formal systems

Informal systems

Internal team communication

Communication with the outside world

Motivation systems for technical teams

Motivational theory

Monetary compensation

Awards and recognition

Creative motivational methods

Quality of life

Inspiring innovation

High-tech project teams and quality

A brief history of the quality movement

Planning for project quality

The cost of quality

Tools to measure quality

Negotiation strategies for high-tech project managers

Negotiation basics

Hardball tactics

Preparation for negotiation

Determining success

Listening skills

Conflict resolution

Why conflict exists

Conditions that lead to conflict

Dealing with conflict

Bases of power.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-58053-551-8

OCLC:

70735928