Show me the money : how to determine ROI in people, projects, and programs / Jack J. Phillips, Patricia Pulliam Phillips.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Phillips, Jack J., 1945-

Contributor:

Phillips, Patricia Pulliam.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Project management.

Project management--Evaluation.

Rate of return.

Human capital.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

How to determine ROI in people, projects, and programs

How to determine return on investment in people, projects, and programs

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, Calif. : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, c2007.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

Offers a comprehensive, proven method for measuring and evaluating the ROI of every aspect of any organizational initiative Shows how to make the business case for new projects at every stage of their development--before, during, and after implementation Includes case studies, checklists, tools, and tips to help implement this method In today's organizations, project sponsors and those who have responsibility for project success are held more accountable than ever for the financial impact of their programs. Show Me the Money provides managers and executives with a much-needed systematic process

Contents:

Preface

The value evolution

The ROI methodology: a brief overview

Project needs and objectives: ensuring business alignment

Reaction and perceived value

Learning and confidence

Application and implementation

Impact and consequences

Isolation of project impact

Show me the money: converting data to money

The intangible measures

Project costs and calculating ROI

The business case: forecasting value, including ROI

Results reporting

Implementing and sustaining ROI.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [259]-261) and index.

ISBN:

1-5231-1149-6

1-282-29959-X

9786612299599

1-57675-523-1

OCLC:

437192571