The need for information on program management is more critical now than ever before. PMIs development of a new standard on program management is driving even greater interest. At the same time, there are few books covering the subject, which provide practical answers, benchmarks, and case studies, however, this book fills the gap. The authors focus on both the macro level of integrating projects and portfolios into the business strategy and the micro level of managing a single program. It contains 6 issue-oriented cases weaved throughout the text, and an additional 5 comprehensive cases in the appendix. The result is a blueprint for the successful implementation of program management.Content:
Chapter 1 Demystifying Program Management (pages 3–31):
Chapter 2 The Business Case for Program Management (pages 33–53):
Chapter 3 Aligning Programs with Business Strategy (pages 55–90):
Chapter 4 Managing and Delivering the Whole Product (pages 91–107):
Chapter 5 The Program Team (pages 113–144):
Chapter 6 Program Definition and Planning (pages 145–168):
Chapter 7 Program Execution (pages 169–199):
Chapter 8 Program Processes (pages 201–245):
Chapter 9 Program Management Metrics (pages 249–277):
Chapter 10 Strategic Program Management Tools (pages 279–305):
Chapter 11 Operational Program Management Tools (pages 307–347):
Chapter 12 Program Manager Roles and Responsibilities (pages 351–377):
Chapter 13 Program Manager Core Competencies (pages 379–415):
Chapter 14 Transitioning to Program Management (pages 419–458):
Chapter 15 The Program Management Office (pages 459–490):