Project management and leadership challenges. Volume I, Applying project management principles for organizational transformation / M. Aslam Mirza.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mirza, M. Aslam, author.

Series:

Portfolio and project management collection

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Organizational change--Management.

Organizational change.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (163 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Business Expert Press, [2018]

Summary:

Project management has evolved to a profession, a methodology for reaching the desired outcomes, a management approach for moving toward strategic direction, and a mindset. It supports an organization to effectively withstand the market challenges and sustain growth with competitive edge. A paradigm shift in management of an organization is discussed for strategic advancement where operation and strategic implementation are managed separately with relevant management approaches. The endeavor is made essentially to capture strengths of project management for strategic advancement. Organizational transformation for high performance is pursued with application of project management and capturing the organizational culture to support high performance for implementation of projects. A unique PM-AURA model is introduced to help maximize the culture for continued high performance. Organizational readiness assessment is critical for commencement of transformation and change management for desired competence. A model is proposed to help application of project management for building competence. The challenges for the 21st century are also discussed for an understanding and preparation.

Contents:

Cover

Project Management and Leadership Challenges, Volume I: Applying Project Management Principles for Organizational Transformation

Contents

Acknowledgments

CHAPTER 1: What is Project Management?

CHAPTER 2: Value Proposition of Project Management

CHAPTER 3: Advancement for Business-Strategic Implementation

CHAPTER 4: Paradigm Shift in Business Management

Bibliography

Index

Ad Page

Back Cover.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-947441-73-6