The Project Management Play Book


Book Description

The Project Management Play Book is your guide to the project management game. It is not a textbook based on academic models, but is based on real world experience from Keith E. Wilson, B. Comm., MBA who is a father, a sports enthusiast and has an extensive business background in successful management and consulting. He is well known for his public speaking enthusiasm and has been a welcome facilitator at Fortune 500 companies, universities, and associations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. He also brings his expertise to this book from managing complex, multi-million dollar projects for many different industries, ranging from high technology to retail.




Project Management for Humans


Book Description

Project management—it’s not just about following a template or using a tool, but rather developing personal skills and intuition to find a method that works for everyone. Whether you’re a designer or a manager, Project Management for Humans will help you estimate and plan tasks, scout and address issues before they become problems, and communicate with and hold people accountable.




Game Development Essentials


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Game Development Essentials is the only four-color text in the market that offers a comprehensive introduction on game project management in an informal and accessible style, while concentrating on both theory and practice. Game Development Essentials is the only four-color text in the market that offers a comprehensive introduction on game project management in an informal and accessible style, while concentrating on both theory and practice.




Active Operations Management


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If you’re at the sharp end of management, juggling conflicting demands to keep your organization’s promises to customers, with ever-reducing resources whilst implementing the latest digital change programme and keeping your team happy – this is the book for you. Active Operations Management gives you the framework and tools to help you take control and make the most of the evolving world of service operations. The challenges of robotics, remote working and lean operations demand a new approach to give people and organizations the confidence they need to thrive and deliver in the agile age. This ground-breaking playbook specifically addresses the practical needs of operations managers. Discover: The four critical activities for effective control, and the daily and weekly rhythms which make them effective and sustainable. Practical measures of work and performance which enable like-for-like comparisons and resource balancing across diverse teams. Real-world examples showing you how to raise productivity, improve staff engagement and wellbeing. Online resources which support your control of the truly agile operation. Neil Bentley and Richard Jeffery have spent over 30 years working with operations managers to simplify and bring structure to the challenges of managing in complex organizations. Today their Active Operations Management methodology is used by thousands of managers, raising performance and ensuring the wellbeing of those involved.




Business Driven PMO Success Stories


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Business Driven PMO Success Stories was written by and with over two dozen contributing authors from the worldwide project management and project management office (PMO) community. It offers executives, managers, and all those involved in the projects of the organization, an understanding of the value a PMO can provide, the knowledge they need to determine the purpose of their PMO, and how to craft a PMO best suited to fulfill that purpose.




The Performance Management Playbook


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Highly Commended Award - People, Culture & Management Book at the 2022 Business Book Awards The Performance Management Playbook takes the stress out of managing people. This practical book coversthe must-have conversations from daily feedback to annual pay reviews; from dealingwith poor performance to setting challenging expectations. With 15 conversation guides to improve yourconfidence in managing performance, numerous activities to make you and yourteam less stressed, happier and more productive, as well as toolkits to helpyou improve performance now, no matter what appraisal process your organisationhas in place, this book makes it easy to dip in and develop great performanceconversations specific to the challenges you face. Learn from 25 real world examples: from global and local organisations; from 100employees to over a million; from sectors as varied as financial services, transport, technology, central and local government, TV production, mining, healthcare and construction. The Performance Management Playbook will help you move from anxiety-ridden one-off appraisals to morerewarding regular and meaningful conversations about performance.




The Multiproject Manager's Playbook


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In "The Multiproject Manager's Playbook: Strategies for Simultaneous Success," Jordan E. Philips delves into the foundational strategies essential for managing multiple projects. Philips outlines the critical importance of prioritization, strategic planning, and effective delegation, setting the stage for a successful multiproject management journey. The book further explores the practical applications of these strategies, highlighting innovative tools and methodologies that facilitate seamless project execution. Philips emphasizes agile practices and technological solutions that enhance team collaboration and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects remain on track and within scope. Concluding with real-world case studies, Philips showcases the tangible outcomes of applying the playbook's principles. These narratives offer invaluable insights into overcoming common challenges in multiproject management, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate the complexities of handling multiple projects simultaneously, achieving success through informed decision-making and strategic foresight.




The Virtual Digital Agency Playbook


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Unlock the Secrets to Building a Thriving Digital Agency in the Age of AI Are you a digital agency owner or entrepreneur struggling to keep up with the demands of the modern marketing landscape? Do you dream of scaling your business, delivering exceptional value to clients, and dominating your niche? Look no further than "The Virtual Digital Agency Playbook" by Raissa Gomez. In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover how to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform your agency into a lean, efficient, and highly profitable machine. Gomez, a seasoned digital marketing expert, reveals the proven strategies and tactics she's used to build and scale her own successful virtual agency. Inside, you'll learn how to: Identify and capitalize on profitable niches using AI-powered market research and competitor analysis. Craft irresistible service offerings that attract and retain high-value clients. Automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows to maximize efficiency and productivity. Leverage AI tools and technologies to deliver exceptional results and exceed client expectations. Build and manage a high-performing virtual team of experts from around the globe. Navigate the legal and ethical considerations of AI implementation in your agency. Develop a future-proof strategy for scaling your business and achieving long-term success. Whether you're a seasoned agency owner or just starting out, "The Virtual Digital Agency Playbook" is your roadmap to unlocking the full potential of AI in your business. Don't get left behind in the digital age – embrace the power of AI and transform your agency into a thriving virtual powerhouse.




The Performance Management Systems Playbook


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The objective of the ISO 56002 standard is to provide a framework on how to build an innovation ecosystem that can be sustained over time. Similar to the quality management system that ISO established decades ago, this standard provides instructions related to best practices on how to establish an Innovative Management System within an organization. However, it does not provide guidance on how to implement and/or use the standard. The ISO Standard 56004 Innovation Management Assessment was designed to define the maturity level of an organization's Innovation Management System. The primary purpose of most Innovative Management Systems is to process a continuous flow of new and highly creative outputs that will meet external customers’ needs and expectations. The users of ISO 56002 and 56004 know that they are "what to do" documents. This book, however, shows you how to do it! Both ISO Standard 56002 and 56004 are focused on improving the organization's innovative management system. This book focuses on how to train employees on how to use the system to add value to the organization’s stakeholders. There are no books out on the subject – this book greatly assists managers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and consultants seeking help in using the innovation management system effectively and efficiently. Essentially, this book presents an effective marriage between the innovative management system and how it will operate when it becomes part of the operating procedures.




The Digital Transformation Playbook - SECOND Edition


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The Digital Transformation Playbook: What You Need to Know and Do is anindispensable resource for you and your organization as you embark on theexciting and challenging journey of digital transformation. It features insightfulideas and best practices that drive digital transformation. Contributorsinclude leading thinkers and practitioners drawn from around the world.