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Learn to plan and execute projects in any organization with this practical and insightful resource
The comprehensively updated and revised edition of Strategic Project Management Made Simple cements this series’ status as the leading resource for anyone looking for step-by-step guidance on project design and action initiatives.
Written by celebrated management consultant Terry Schmidt, this book fully covers the necessity of systems thinking and the logical framework approach to solve today’s challenging problems. Strategic Project Management Made Simple also includes:
Strategic Project Management Made Simple, Revised and Updated is an indispensable volume for leaders and workers seeking to transform their approach to planning, driving, and executing projects in their organizations.
TERRY DEAN SCHMIDT is an internationally recognized management consultant who assists organizations with strategy, productivity, and profit. He has over 30 years of experience as an executive, educator, and strategy coach helping leaders in 42 countries across the globe turn their strategies into projects that succeed. He is the founder of Seattle-based ManagementPro.com.
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part I: Gaining the Strategic Advantage
Chapter 1: Developing Your Strategic Project Mindset
Why Project Leaders Are Superheroes
Close the Strategy-Execution Gap
Shoot for the Moon
Empower Leaders to Be Strategic
Preview the Solution Tools
Review Key Points
Chapter 2: Visualizing Project Strategy
Make Simple Strategy
The Power of Causal Logic
Organize Objectives into Trees
Illuminate Multiple Solution Paths
Develop Your Own Objectives Tree
Review Key Points
Chapter 3: Speaking a Common Language
Communicate with Clarity
Set Clear Objectives
Communicate in Words and Diagrams
Simple Project Logic and the Strategic Hypotheses
How Projects Deliver Benefits
Turn a Problem into Objectives
Review Key Points
Chapter 4: Exploring the Logical Framework Approach
Equip Leaders with Practical Tools
Examine the LogFrame Structure and Questions
How a Stalled Team Finally Got Going
Reduce Risks Before They Strike
Think from Multiple Perspectives
The Managing Enterprise-Wide Change Case Study
Review Key Points
Part II: Mastering the Four Critical Strategic Questions
Chapter 5: Question #1—What Results Are We Aiming to Achieve and Why?
Let’s Go to the Moon!
Start with the Big Why
Sharpen Your Project Design Hypothesis
Review These Project Designs
Review Key Points
Apply Step #1
Chapter 6: Question #2—How Do We Measure Success?
Measure What Matters Most
Determine How to Verify
Use Measures to Choose Among Alternative Approaches
Special Types of Measures
The Winning the Peace After Winning the War Case Study
Review Key Points
Apply Step #2
Chapter 7: Question #3—What Other Conditions Must Exist?
Spot Trouble Before It Strikes
Evaluate Assumptions in Three Steps
The Battling the Asian Gypsy Moth Invasion Case Study
Turn Objectives Trees into LogFrame Plans
Review Key Points
Apply Step #3
Chapter 8: Question #4—How Do We Get There?
Build It Big
Gateway to Multiple Execution Tools
Decide Which Lifecycle Fits Best
Manage the Ongoing Strategic Action Cycle
Keep Your Project on Track
Review Key Points
Apply Step #4
Part III: Putting These Concepts into Practice
Chapter 9: Getting Your Project Off the Ground
Move from Storming to Performing
Prepare for a Productive Project Launch
Conduct a Project Design Workshop
Hold a Project Kickoff Meeting
Engage Your Stakeholders Early
Create a High-Performance Culture
Pivot Your Strategy
The Upgrading Group Performance Case Study
Review Key Points
Chapter 10: Managing Your Inner Game
Leverage Your Internal Operating System
Take Charge of Your Thoughts
Manage Your Emotions
Strengthen Your Courage Muscles
Build Your Emotional Resilience
Manage Your Internal PROJECTS
Review Key Points
Chapter 11: Building Your High-Performing Team
Components of a Stellar Team
Create Engaging Virtual Meetings
The Transforming a Team Through Caring Case Study
Help Others to Become Their Best
Review Key Points
Chapter 12: Managing Your Life Projects
Design Your Future
Craft Your Vision
Develop Your Life Project Portfolio
Commit Yourself to Take Action
Manage Your Dreams and Disappointments
Chart a Proud Life Path
Review Key Points
We Are Here to Support You
Glossary and Usage of Terms
About the Author
Index
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