Project management lessons learned a continuous process improvement framework

✍ Scribed by Bost, Mel

• Year: 2018
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 236
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Introduction to processes and projects as key facilitators of modern life -- Understanding and empowering the program management office (PMO) and its influence on project lessons learned -- What do i do if my PMO can't execute? -- Avoiding disruption of the pmo by "accidental adversaries" -- Identifying and applying lessons learned -- The importance of reflection and changing attitudes in lessons learned -- What is "leverage" and how can project managers use it to their advantage? -- The best time to document project lessons learned -- The actual cost to your PMO for not capturing and sharing project lessons learned -- Applying project lessons learned as a best practice for your organization -- Understanding and using the new project framework -- Recognizing and using different perspectives -- Dilemmas and choices faced by project managers -- Identifying valuable candidates for project lessons learned -- Using the project framework to the benefit of enterprise risk management -- The tremendous impact of role models on project management leadership -- Facilitating a closer connection : lessons learned, risk management and knowledge management -- Using the project framework to facilitate technology development in projects -- Using facilitation and reframing toward project process improvement -- Avoiding the traps where structure influences behavior -- Lessons learned from the application of organizational dynamics to the business continuation and emergency response environment -- The sustainability imperative -- Conclusions -- Summary -- Epilogue -- Glossary -- Appendices -- References -- Index Read more...

Abstract: Introduction to processes and projects as key facilitators of modern life -- Understanding and empowering the program management office (PMO) and its influence on project lessons learned -- What do i do if my PMO can't execute? -- Avoiding disruption of the pmo by "accidental adversaries" -- Identifying and applying lessons learned -- The importance of reflection and changing attitudes in lessons learned -- What is "leverage" and how can project managers use it to their advantage? -- The best time to document project lessons learned -- The actual cost to your PMO for not capturing and sharing project lessons learned -- Applying project lessons learned as a best practice for your organization -- Understanding and using the new project framework -- Recognizing and using different perspectives -- Dilemmas and choices faced by project managers -- Identifying valuable candidates for project lessons learned -- Using the project framework to the benefit of enterprise risk management -- The tremendous impact of role models on project management leadership -- Facilitating a closer connection : lessons learned, risk management and knowledge management -- Using the project framework to facilitate technology development in projects -- Using facilitation and reframing toward project process improvement -- Avoiding the traps where structure influences behavior -- Lessons learned from the application of organizational dynamics to the business continuation and emergency response environment -- The sustainability imperative -- Conclusions -- Summary -- Epilogue -- Glossary -- Appendices -- References -- Index

✦ Table of Contents

Content: 1. Introduction to Processes and Projects as Key Facilitators of Modern Life2. Understanding and Empowering the Program Management Office (PMO) and Its Influence on Project Lessons Learned3. What Do I Do If My PMO Can't Execute?4. Avoiding Disruption of the PMO by Accidental Adversaries 5. Identifying and Applying Lessons Learned 6. What Is "Leverage" and How Can Project Managers Use It to Their Advantage? 7. The Importance of Reflection and Changing Attitudes in Lessons Learned 8. The Best Time to Document Project Lessons Learned 9. The Actual Cost to Your PMO for Not Capturing and Sharing Project Lessons Learned 10. Applying Project Lessons Learned as a Best Practice for Your Organization 11. Understanding and Using the New Project Framework 12. Recognizing and Using Different Perspectives 13. Dilemmas and Choices Faced by Project Managers 14. Identifying Valuable Candidates for Project Lessons Learned 15. Using the Project Framework to the Benefit of Enterprise Risk Management 16. The Tremendous Impact of Role Models on Project Management Leadership 17. Facilitating a Closer Connection: Lessons Learned, Risk Management, and Knowledge Management 18. Using the Project Framework to Facilitate Technology Development in Projects 19. Using Facilitation and Reframing toward Project Process Improvement 20. Avoiding Traps Where Structure Influences Behavior 21. Lessons Learned from the Application of Organizational Dynamics to the Business Continuation and Emergency Response Environment 22. The Sustainability Imperative23. Conclusions 24. Summary Appendix 1. Project Lessons Learned Template Appendix 2. A Layman's Guide to Reinforcing and Balancing Loop Behavior and the Resulting Systems Archetypes Appendix. 3 Systems Thinking and Organizational Dynamics Example-Teen Drivers Appendix 4. Project Lessons Learned from the Panama Canal Experiences Appendix 5. Capability Maturity Model Background and Levels of Maturity Appendix 6. Research as a Major Process Appendix 7. Scenarios Where Lessons Learned Can Positively Impact Performance and Outcomes Epilogue Glossary References

✦ Subjects

Project management;Leadership;Organizational behavior;Projektmanagement