Gower Handbook of Programme Management
2nd Edition
Published on 24. June 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
638 pages
978-1-032-83856-4 (ISBN)
Description
In the ten years since this Gower Handbook was first published, Programme Management has been transformed to become the vehicle of choice for realising the objectives of large scale, complicated, business, government and social investment. The Second Edition of this Gower Handbook is a completely new text; designed as a definitive guide to the current state of Programme Management. To that end the text offers foundation theory and knowledge around key issues such as, managing programme contracts, people and know-how, complexity and uncertainty, benefits and success measures, as well as every stage of the programme life cycle. The main central section of the book provides theory, tools, advice and examples of practical application from an industry context and covers sectors including construction, energy, aerospace and defence, IT, automotive and the public sector. The Handbook also includes a section with chapters on assessing and improving programme competences and developing maturity. Discrete chapters relate programme management to the international baselines and standards. Collectively, the Gower Handbook of Programme Management is most comprehensive guide to the subject that you can buy.
Reviews / Votes
Review from previous edition: 'Gower's Handbook of Programme Management received an enthusiastic reception at its launch. Andrew Bragg, managing director of the Association for Project Management summed it up as "This is a very significant publication on a very important topic".' Project Manager TodayMore details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
1122 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-83856-4 (9781032838564)
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Additional editions
Dennis Lock | Reinhard Wagner
Gower Handbook of Programme Management
E-Book
07/2020
2nd Edition
Routledge
€44.99
Available for download
Dennis Lock | Reinhard Wagner
Gower Handbook of Programme Management
E-Book
07/2020
2nd Edition
Routledge
€44.99
Available for download
Dennis Lock | Reinhard Wagner
Gower Handbook of Programme Management
Book
06/2016
2nd Edition
Routledge
€215.41
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Persons
Dennis Lock has written or edited some of the defining books on project management, including Project Management (now in its Tenth Edition) and Gower Handbook of People in Project Management. Following a career in engineering and management, Dennis has lectured on project management at Masters level.
Reinhard Wagner is President of IPMA, Past President and Honorary Fellow of GPM (the German Project Management Association), and founder and CEO of Projectivists, a PM Consultancy.
Reinhard Wagner is President of IPMA, Past President and Honorary Fellow of GPM (the German Project Management Association), and founder and CEO of Projectivists, a PM Consultancy.
Content
List of Figures
Notes on the Contributors
Preface
PA RT I
Foundations of Programme Management
Introduction to Programme Management
International Standards for Programme Management and
Their Application
The Nature of Programmes and their Interrelation with Projects,
Portfolios and Operations
PART II
Good Practice in Programme Management
Distinguishing Different Types of Programmes
Programme Management in the Space Sector
Programme Management in the Aircraft Industry
Programme Management in the Automotive Industry
Programme Management in the Aviation Industry
Programme Management in Construction and Engineering
Programme Management in Mining
Programme Management in the Pharmaceutical Sector
Programme Management for Humanitarian and Development Projects
Programme Management in the Police
Programme Management in the Transport Sector
Programme Management in the ICT Sector
Managing Change Programmes
Programmes and Collaborative Working
Managing Strategic Initiatives
PART III
Programme Governance, Organization and Culture
Programme Governance
Mastering Integration in Programme Management
Programme Management Offices
Programme Culture
PART IV
Programme Lifecycles, Processes, Methods and Tools
Programme Lifecycles
An Overview of the Programme Management Process
Programme Identification and Initiation
Programme Planning
Controlling Programmes for IT and Business Change
Using Modern Technologies for Programme Management
Managing Programme Benefits
Managing Complexity in Programmes
Managing Uncertainties in Programmes
Managing Programme Resources
Managing People in Programmes
Managing Partners in Programmes
Managing Contracts in Programmes
Creating Knowledge Services for Modern Technical Project
Organizations: The REAL Knowledge Approach
PA RT V
Developing Maturity in Programme Management
Introducing Programme Management into an Organization
Assessing and Improving Programme Management Maturity
Developing Competencies of People in Programmes
Index
Notes on the Contributors
Preface
PA RT I
Foundations of Programme Management
Introduction to Programme Management
International Standards for Programme Management and
Their Application
The Nature of Programmes and their Interrelation with Projects,
Portfolios and Operations
PART II
Good Practice in Programme Management
Distinguishing Different Types of Programmes
Programme Management in the Space Sector
Programme Management in the Aircraft Industry
Programme Management in the Automotive Industry
Programme Management in the Aviation Industry
Programme Management in Construction and Engineering
Programme Management in Mining
Programme Management in the Pharmaceutical Sector
Programme Management for Humanitarian and Development Projects
Programme Management in the Police
Programme Management in the Transport Sector
Programme Management in the ICT Sector
Managing Change Programmes
Programmes and Collaborative Working
Managing Strategic Initiatives
PART III
Programme Governance, Organization and Culture
Programme Governance
Mastering Integration in Programme Management
Programme Management Offices
Programme Culture
PART IV
Programme Lifecycles, Processes, Methods and Tools
Programme Lifecycles
An Overview of the Programme Management Process
Programme Identification and Initiation
Programme Planning
Controlling Programmes for IT and Business Change
Using Modern Technologies for Programme Management
Managing Programme Benefits
Managing Complexity in Programmes
Managing Uncertainties in Programmes
Managing Programme Resources
Managing People in Programmes
Managing Partners in Programmes
Managing Contracts in Programmes
Creating Knowledge Services for Modern Technical Project
Organizations: The REAL Knowledge Approach
PA RT V
Developing Maturity in Programme Management
Introducing Programme Management into an Organization
Assessing and Improving Programme Management Maturity
Developing Competencies of People in Programmes
Index