Program Management in Defense and High Tech Environments
โ Scribed by Charles Christopher McCarthy (Author)
- Publisher
- Auerbach Publications
- Year
- 2015
- Leaves
- 284
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Program management in a technical environment is as much art as it is science. Effective program managers are able to combine management and leadership skills for the good of the program and the people entrusted to them. This book illuminates the entire life cycle of the program-from the customer`s original concept to successful completion. It incl
โฆ Table of Contents
Overview: Program Management in the Department of Defense (DoD)/High Technology Environment. Learning the Ropes: Understanding the Culture, the Customer, and the Program Capabilities. Identifying Opportunities. Pre-Proposal Work. The Proposal Process for a "Typical Program". Planning the Program and Starting Work. Running the Program. Claim Identification, Claim Management, and Claim Avoidance. Leadership Models. Communications. Earned Value Management. Negotiations. Coaching. Inheriting a Program Already in Progress.
โฆ Subjects
Computer Science;Software Engineering & Systems Development;Engineering & Technology;Design;Industrial Design;Engineering Management;Engineering Project Management
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