Strategic project management : creating the conditions for success / Paul Roberts.

Biography; Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; 01 Don't mistake the 'business as usual' mindset for that suited to delivering change; Case study; What this means; The consequences of ignoring the imperative; The solutions; Conclusion; Summary; 02 Prioritize what matters most; Case study; What this means; The consequences of ignoring the imperative; The solutions; Conclusion; Summary; 03 Delegate, but do not abdicate, responsibility; Case study; What this means; The consequences of ignoring the imperative; The solutions; Conclusion; Summary.

04 Articulate and communicate the visionCase study; What this means; The consequences of ignoring the imperative; The solutions; Conclusion; Summary; 05 Justify every investment; Case study; What this means; The consequences of ignoring the imperative; The solutions; Conclusion; Summary; 06 Accept that things will change; Case study; What this means; The consequences of ignoring the imperative; The solutions; Conclusion; Summary; 07 Manage productivity, not activity; Case study; What this means; The consequences of ignoring the imperative; The solutions; Conclusion; Summary.

08 Keep your suppliers closeCase study; What this means; The consequences of ignoring the imperative; The solutions; Conclusion; Summary; 09 Take corrective action; don't just write about it; Case study; What this means; The consequences of ignoring the imperative; The solutions; Conclusion; Summary; 10 Identify and mitigate risks before it is too late; Case study; What this means; The consequences of ignoring the imperative; The solutions; Conclusion; Summary; 11 Making effective project management second nature; Establishing the case for change; Obtaining a mandate for change.

Justifying the investmentDelivering the change; Enjoying the benefits; Index.

Biography; Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; 01 Don't mistake the 'business as usual' mindset for that suited to delivering change; Case study; What this means; The consequences of ignoring the imperative; The solutions; Conclusion; Summary; 02 Prioritize what matters most; Case study; What this means; The consequences of ignoring the imperative; The solutions; Conclusion; Summary; 03 Delegate, but do not abdicate, responsibility; Case study; What this means; The consequences of ignoring the imperative; The solutions; Conclusion; Summary04 Articulate and communicate the visionCase study; What this means; The consequences of ignoring the imperative; The solutions; Conclusion; Summary; 05 Justify every investment; Case study; What this means; The consequences of ignoring the imperative; The solutions; Conclusion; Summary; 06 Accept that things will change; Case study; What this means; The consequences of ignoring the imperative; The solutions; Conclusion; Summary; 07 Manage produc ...

Strategic Project Management uses real life case examples to characterize and describe the organizational factors and conditions necessary for projects to thrive and to deliver the organization's strategic objectives. This characterization is formed around ten imperatives which senior managers can implement - both within individual projects and, even more crucially, within the institutions that sponsor them - using the tools provided. Accessible, practical and free of jargon, Strategic Project Management offers the solutions needed to successfully prioritize and manage a portfolio of projects, communicate aims, align priorities to organizational objectives, evaluate progress, manage supplier relationships and anticipate and mitigate the risks at every stage. Supported by a comprehensive package of online resources for project portfolio planning, management and analysis this book will help readers to build on their skills, knowledge and confidence to rise to the challenge of governing and delivering successful projects.