The Project Manager As Change Agent
Published on 17. May 1996
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-0-07-707741-9 (ISBN)
Description
The Project Management as Change Agent examines the often overlooked role of the project manager. It is not enough to rely on the relationship between manager and project team. The authors collective experience widens our view beyond this stage to that of relationships with indirect influences such as owners, sponsors, resource providers and consumers. In fact, anyone whose lives are affected by the project'||'''s work and outcome. This radical re-evaluation is a comprehensive preparation and guide for any project manager wanting to maximize strategic and successful change as an integral part of their project objective.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 164 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
1 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-707741-9 (9780077077419)
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Content
Part 1 Change in the context of organizations: managing change; diagnosing change; projects for implementing change; organizing for change; process management - a versatile approach to quality. Part 2 Leading the team: project teams and individuals; on being the manager. Part 3 The project manager as ambassador: internal marketing; influencing the organization; managing stakeholders; the project champion. Part 4 A culture for project-based management: creating the project culture; coping with cultural differences; ethical project management; managing the environment; project health checks. Part 5 Case studies: case studies from the insurance service industry; Norwegian Defenses; London Ambulance Service.