[PDF] The Cultural Ambience Of Project Management Another Look eBook

Author : David I. Cleland
Publisher :
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 12,90 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Corporate culture
ISBN :

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Project managers effectively increase their chances for successfully realizing projects when they use proven tools and techniques and when they obtain their organization's support. This article examines organizational culture in relation to project management; more specifically, it conceptualizes a model of a supportive project management culture. In doing so, it describes the meaning of culture and the nature of organizational culture; it identifies the factors that researchers and practitioners can analyze when attempting to understand an organization's culture. It then explains four strategies for practicing project management and the influence these strategies have on an organization's culture; it discusses these influences in relation to the cultures of five corporations: Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), General Electric (GE), McDonnell Douglas, Intel, and 3M. It also lists twelve features that influence corporate culture and details ten cultural factors affecting the project manager's role in relation to leading project teams. It describes four ways that organizational culture can affect project team performance as well as the culture common to successful project teams. Accompanying this article are two sidebars: The first compares the key variable characteristics of ineffective and effective project teams; the second outlines the characteristics of successful project teams.

Author : David Cleland
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 35,27 MB
Release : 2002-07-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0071459146

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* The first book to truly apply the theory, processes, practices, and techniques of project management to strategic planning * New to this edition: risk management, earned value, project recovery, project maturity models, partnering, PM certification, and much more

Author : David I. Cleland
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 32,6 MB
Release : 1996-03-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471120582

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It's no secret that alternative teams are increasingly recognized as a highly effective means to improve quality and operational efficiency, decentralize authority, and motivate workers at every level of an organization. Less well understood, and rarely touched upon in the literature, is the fact that cross-functional teams are highly versatile strategic resources and key elements in the design and execution of strategic management initiatives. In this book, noted author, scholar, and authority on team management, David Cleland, demonstrates that alternative, cross-functional teams are both critical to the management of change within an organization and building blocks in the design and execution of product/service and process strategy. He explores specific aspects of strategic team management and provides clear, concise recommendations on the design and implementation of team-based strategy.

Author : Erling S. Andersen
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 27,72 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780749441869

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Praise and Reviews `Well argued and authoritiative...a very helpful approach to a subject which is central to the business of managing change in modern organizations`The Work Foundation`Racy and pragmatic...a worthwhile addition to the literature.`European Management JournalGoal directed project management (GDPM) is a unique methodology that has been developed and refined by the authors over 20 years. During this period, GDPM has been adopted as a standard approach by organizations all over the world.This fully updated third edition of Goal Directed Project Management highlights the close relationship between managing change and the key ideas of GDPM. The central focus of GDPM is to develop an understanding of, and commitment to, managing successful and lasting change. Throughout the text, the authors constantly emphasize the need to develop people's involvement and commitment to the project. The authors refer to this as 'PSO' (people, systems and organization). Goal Directed Project Management gives detailed and practical guidance on how to plan, organize and control these PSO projects effectively by presenting the methods and tools that will increase significantly the probability of success.

Author : R. K. Corrie
Publisher : Thomas Telford Publishing
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 33,46 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :

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This book is concerned with the evaluation of an engineering project and those factors which affect its outcome at any stage in its life-cycle. It deals both with the initial project feasibility appraisal and with the subsequent review of performance which ensures the project's objectives are met.

Author : Omar Zein
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 17,65 MB
Release : 2015-04-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1472413822

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Omar Zein's Culture and Project Management explains the main elements of cross-cultural theory within projects and their management. These include power/distance, individualism/collectivism, masculinity/femininity, uncertainty/avoidance, specific/diffuse, sequential/synchronic. He then identifies the key aspects of the project management lifecycle where cultural sensitivity is essential (for example, planning, accountability, risk and communication) and offers a structured plan for developing 'cultural tuning'. The book draws on the author’s research and his professional practice experience of working on transnational projects. His review of the different theories alongside examples and stories of their practical application, offers project managers a new and extraordinarily rich perspective into the likely dynamics of their projects. Making appropriate adaptations to standard processes, choosing what, how and through whom you communicate with stakeholders may be signal elements in the success or failure of your projects; Culture and Project Management will show where to start.

Author : Victor Sohmen
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,75 MB
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Intercultural communication
ISBN : 9781606493915

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This book demonstrates to readers how to avoid project failure--both human and technical--and is geared to plans, decisions, activities, and behaviors that are designed to result in successful cross-cultural project outcomes. Unlike most current publications on project management, Cross-Cultural Project Management: Strategies for Success in a Global Environment views the subject through a cross-cultural lens, while maintaining an uncompromising stand on project management competence and best practice. Guidelines and caveats are offered to ensure success by taking a holistic look at the leadership, cross-cultural, team dynamics, and technical aspects of project management. This book is especially relevant as the subject of cross-cultural project management is in its infancy, and is not adequately addressed in current books. The author has spent two decades in global research and publication in the interdisciplinary areas of project management, cross-cultural management, and organizational leadership. As this book blends these three areas seamlessly, it enables a clear and simplified presentation of the complexity of cross-culturally oriented project management across increasingly porous national borders and in an environment of firms competing for scarce resources. Cross Cultural Project Management: Strategies for Success in a Global Environment is intended for both uninitiated and experienced project managers. For experienced project practitioners, this book will provide the added insights of the essentials of effective cross-cultural communication. The principles described in this book are applicable across a variety of cultures, industries, and project sizes.

Author : Daniel Coyle
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 11,29 MB
Release : 2018-01-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0804176981

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Talent Code unlocks the secrets of highly successful groups and provides tomorrow’s leaders with the tools to build a cohesive, motivated culture. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BLOOMBERG AND LIBRARY JOURNAL Where does great culture come from? How do you build and sustain it in your group, or strengthen a culture that needs fixing? In The Culture Code, Daniel Coyle goes inside some of the world’s most successful organizations—including the U.S. Navy’s SEAL Team Six, IDEO, and the San Antonio Spurs—and reveals what makes them tick. He demystifies the culture-building process by identifying three key skills that generate cohesion and cooperation, and explains how diverse groups learn to function with a single mind. Drawing on examples that range from Internet retailer Zappos to the comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade to a daring gang of jewel thieves, Coyle offers specific strategies that trigger learning, spark collaboration, build trust, and drive positive change. Coyle unearths helpful stories of failure that illustrate what not to do, troubleshoots common pitfalls, and shares advice about reforming a toxic culture. Combining leading-edge science, on-the-ground insights from world-class leaders, and practical ideas for action, The Culture Code offers a roadmap for creating an environment where innovation flourishes, problems get solved, and expectations are exceeded. Culture is not something you are—it’s something you do. The Culture Code puts the power in your hands. No matter the size of your group or your goal, this book can teach you the principles of cultural chemistry that transform individuals into teams that can accomplish amazing things together. Praise for The Culture Code “I’ve been waiting years for someone to write this book—I’ve built it up in my mind into something extraordinary. But it is even better than I imagined. Daniel Coyle has produced a truly brilliant, mesmerizing read that demystifies the magic of great groups. It blows all other books on culture right out of the water.”—Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Option B, Originals, and Give and Take “If you want to understand how successful groups work—the signals they transmit, the language they speak, the cues that foster creativity—you won’t find a more essential guide than The Culture Code.”—Charles Duhigg, New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better