Klimoski / Dugan / Messikomer Advancing Human Resource Project Management

1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-89396-8
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, Band 1, 592 Seiten, E-Book

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Get real-world solutions and evidence-based guidelines for HRproject management challenges
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* Real-world cases and firsthand professional experiences withsummaries of knowledge gained from research and practice
* Advice on tackling challenges inherent in various stages of aproject
* Expertise and counsel from HR professionals familiar with largeprojects and from those who study and work in the field of projectmanagement
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Autoren/Hrsg.

Klimoski, Richard J.

Dugan, Beverly

Messikomer, Carla

Chiocchio, Francois

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of Tables and Figures xiii
Foreword xvii
About the Editors xxi
About the Contributors xxiii
1 Introduction 1
Richard J. Klimoski, Beverly A. Dugan, Carla Messikomer, andFrançois Chiocchio
Section One: Case Studies: Context Matters 15
2 Redesigning Microsoft's High Potential DevelopmentExperience 17
Shannon Wallis
3 Litigation-Driven Human Resource Management Changes 48
Suzanne Tsacoumis and Michelle Davis King
4 Project A: Five Keys to Management and Scientific Success73
Michael G. Rumsey and Paul A. Gade
5 Managing Critical Assessment and Development Components of aGlobal Leadership Development Program 105
Robin Cohen, Lisa Littrell, Seymour Adler, and LorraineStomski
Section Two: Fundamentals: Transferable Wisdom 133
6 Preparing for an HR Project 135
Ren Nygren and Scott Erker
7 Project Initiation 152
Reid Klion and Julia Bayless
8 Planning and Organizing 178
Monique Aubry
9 Effective HR Project Execution: Understanding Project, Team,and Stakeholder Issues 206
Peter A. Hausdorf, Stephen D. Risavy, and Philip E.Hunter
10 Contracts Administration for HR Practitioners 238
Macie Paynter, Kerri Ferstl, and Ryan O'Leary
11 Maintaining Security 271
Lucas Kuhlmann
Section Three: Applications: Strategic Issues 291
12 Managing in a Global Environment 293
Terry Cooke-Davies
13 The Development of Project Management Skills 313
Beverly A. Dugan
14 Leading and Managing Projects: Insights from the HR Quadriad350
Karin Bredin and Jonas Söderlund
15 Toward a Comprehensive Project Stakeholder ManagementApproach for HR Projects 383
Martina Huemann and Dagmar Zuchi
16 The Four Cs of Human Resource Project Teams: Context,Configuration, Cycles, and Challenges 425
François Chiocchio and Peter A. Hausdorf
17 Knowledge Management in the Project Context: What It Meansfor HR Projects 467
François Chiocchio, Carla Messikomer, and ChristianDagenais
18 Ethics and Governance in the Temporary Organization 489
Ralf Müller
Section Four: Conclusion 513
19 HR Project Cases, Fundamentals and Applications: LessonsLearned and Other Advancements 515
Richard J. Klimoski, Beverly A. Dugan, Carla Messikomer, andFrançois Chiocchio
Name Index 532
Subject Index 541

Über Autor(innen)

RICHARD J. KLIMOSKI, Ph.D., holds a dual appointment asboth Professor of Psychology and Professor of Management in theSchool of Management at George Mason University. He co-authoredResearch Companion to the Dysfunctional Workplace: ManagementChallenges and Symptoms.
BEVERLY A. DUGAN, Ph.D., recently retired from the HumanResources Research Organization, where she was a Vice President andDivision Director. She is currently an independent consultant witha focus on leadership and organizational development.
CARLA MESSIKOMER, Ph.D., is Manager, Academic Resourcesat the Project Management Institute, where she directs theorganization's sponsored research program.
FRANÇOIS CHIOCCHIO, Ph.D., is OrganisationalBehaviour and Human Resource Management professor at University ofOttawa's Telfer School of Management. Dr. Chiocchio iscertified as a Project Management Professional.