Buch, Englisch, 264 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 243 mm, Gewicht: 531 g
Buch, Englisch, 264 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 243 mm, Gewicht: 531 g
ISBN: 978-1-57444-322-6
Verlag: CRC Press
Despite the advent of new methodologies and powerful tools, many projects continue to fail even when applying the well-accepted criteria of successful projects. These dismal results beg the question: If new methodologies and tools don't really impact project results, what does? Studies from major think tanks agree: people problems are the number-one challenge of team projects. The Organizational Engineering Approach to Project Management presents a powerful new way for harnessing the power of people and directing it to achieve the goals of any project.Organizational engineering (OE) seeks to understand, measure, predict and guide the behavior of groups of people. I-Opt™ is an instrument used to ascertain the strategic styles of an individual. It measures the different ways people learn and apply their conclusions, thus opening the door to accurate predictions. Using the principles of OE and I-Opt™ in combination, the text presents a proven approach to managing projects. These principles have been successful in substantially improving project performance in numerous Fortune 500 companies as well as in mid-size and smaller companies. The Organizational Engineering Approach to Project Management is the first book to apply OE and I-Opt™ to project management. The authors clearly explain this unique OE / I-Opt™ approach and how to use it effectively at any company or industry that utilizes project management. The text presents the rudiments of OE, explains the applicability of OE from a project management perspective, shows how to apply OE to common people issues, and concludes by providing step-by-step applications for new and existing projects.The concepts and techniques presented in this text will help you:Adapt to changing situationsApply the most appropriate and effective level of project management disciplinesMaximize individual and team strengthsMinimize individual and team weaknessesMatch people to more appropriate tasks
Zielgruppe
Project managers and team leaders, information system or information technology professionals, executives, managers, auditors, management consultants, manufacturing, engineering, and quality professionals, academic business majors
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Weitere Infos & Material
DedicationAcknowledgementList of TablesList of IllustrationsPrefaceTHE BASICS OF ORGANIZATIONAL ENGINEERING (OE) AND I-Opt™THE RECORD TELLS IT ALLNew ParadigmFuture ChallengesConsequences of ChallengesNew Tool for Today and BeyondDesired ResultProven Track RecordSummaryTHE ELEMENTS OF OEAssumptions of OEThe FundamentalsBehavior Patterns StylesDisplay a ProfileCharacteristics of a StyleCore Ingredients SummaryTHE WORLD OF THE RELATIONAL INNOVATORDescriptionsCharacteristics of BehaviorProbabilities of Success Good MarriageSummaryTHE WORLD O91F THE HYPOTHETICAL ANALYZERDescriptionsCharacteristics of BehaviorProbabilities of SuccessMind PowerSummaryTHE WORLD OF THE LOGICAL PROCESSORDescriptionsCharacteristics of BehaviorProbabilities of SuccessOrder!SummaryTHE WORLD OF THE REACTIVE STIMULATORDescriptionsCharacteristics of BehaviorProbabilities of SuccessSparkSummaryTACTICAL PATTERNSKey PointsPerfectorsPerformersConservatorsChangersVersatilesImportant ImplicationsBoxing SummaryOE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENTOE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENTProject ManagementPlanningOrganizingControllingLeading OE and Project ManagementPlanning and OEOrganizing and OEControlling and OELeading and OEA Matter of ChoicesSummaryPLANNING AND OEReactive StimulatorLogical Processor Hypothetical AnalyzerRelational InnovatorChallenges during PlanningDiversity in Planning SummaryORGANIZING AND OEReactive StimulatorLogical Processor Hypothetical AnalyzerRelational InnovatorChallenges during OrganizingDifferent Styles, Different StrengthsSummaryCONTROLLING AND OEReactive StimulatorLogical Processor Hypothetical AnalyzerRelational InnovatorChallenges during ControllingIllusion of ControlSummaryLEADING AND OE - PART IReactive StimulatorLogical ProcessorHypothetical AnalyzerRelational InnovatorFlexing Challenges during LeadingErrors Leading by ExampleSummaryLEADING AND OE - PART IIIngredients for SuccessMatch Individual Style with a Group'sImportance of AdaptabilityDifferent Teaming ArrangementRight ResponseSummaryLEADING AND OE - PART IIIGeneral AssumptionsMismatching ConsequencesMatching BenefitsCan People Change?MatchingPeer PressuresLeading from Above and BelowSummaryUSING OE TO HANDLE SIX MAJOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT CHALLENGESCHALLENGE NO. 1: DECISION-MAKINGThe CycleStrengths, Risks, and VulnerabilitiesCycle FacilitationHard Act to FollowSummaryCHALLENGE NO. 2: PROCESSING INFORMATIONFour variablesInformation Life CycleFavorite Approaches, Tools, and TechniquesLife Cycle FacilitationRight Moment and AbilitySummaryCHALLENGE NO. 3: LEARNINGElementsLearning PreferencesLearning CycleRamificationsPersonal ApproachSummaryCHALLENGE NO. 4: CREATIVITYWhat is Creativity?BlossomingCreativity and StyleStagesPerspiration, not just InspirationSummaryCHALLENGE NO. 5: CONFLICT MANAGEMENTModes of BehaviorStagesRisks, Strengths, and VulnerabilitiesTalking and ListeningHandle with Care SummaryCHALLENGE NO. 6: TEAMBUILDINGCompatibility Tuchman ModelRisks, Strengths, and VulnerabilitiesPhase FacilitationNo AssuranceSummaryCONCLUSION FINAL THOUGHTSSynopsisGetting StartedProject Success, A Matter of StyleSummaryAPPENDICESAppendix A - Case StudyBackgroundAnalysisPrinciplesBenefitsOne of Many ApplicationsAppendix B - Feedback SheetGLOSSARY AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
