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It provides detailed coverage of all aspects of complex project management, with emphasis on those involving advanced technology.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50353309614353,"sku":"CIN0471265578G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52414544085265,"sku":"NLS9780471265573","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0471265578.jpg?v=1767348554"},{"product_id":"leading-and-managing-innovation-book-russell-d-archibald-9781498751209","title":"Leading and Managing Innovation","description":"The primary cause of many project failures is that responsible executives, because of their lack of knowledge in project management, fail to demand that their managers and staff properly utilize the well-proven best practices, processes, systems, and tools that are now available in this field. This book remedies this situation by providing executives at all levels with the understanding and knowledge needed to best take advantage of the power of effective project management and thereby lead and manage innovations within their enterprise.  In Leading and Managing Innovation: What Every Executive Team Must Know about Project, Program, and Portfolio Management, Second Edition, the authors present concise descriptions of    The key concepts underlying project and program management The important characteristics of projects and programs How projects and programs are best governed and managed How to determine if the desired benefits have actually been achieved  The book presents a list of 31 reasonable demands that executives can and must place on their staff members to ensure excellence in the way their programs and projects are created, selected for funding, planned, and executed. Placing these demands communicates to the entire enterprise that top management understands what it takes to achieve the best performance possible and fully supports the continuous improvement needed to ensure continued success.  Leading and Managing Innovation explains how to measure the project management maturity level of an enterprise, benchmark against competitors, and identify where project management improvements are required. It discusses the many ways that an enterprise can derive substantial success and competitive advantage from increasing its project management maturity level.  A helpful quick reference summary of all of the book’s key information is included in the final chapter. Armed with this information, you will be well-qualified to give excellent direction to your managers and staff to ensure that your vital capability in the field of project management—and how you manage innovation—is equal to or better than that of your competitors.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50377626714385,"sku":"CIN1498751202G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51030872260881,"sku":"NIN9781498751209","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52430884372753,"sku":"NLS9781498751209","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1498751202.jpg?v=1751054245"},{"product_id":"managing-high-technology-programs-and-projects-book-russell-d-archibald-9780471513278","title":"Managing High Technology Programs and Projects","description":"Don't just manage a projectmaster it! Managing High-Technology Programs and Projects 2nd Edition As diverse as high-technology programs and projects are, there are as many factors that they hold in common, such as time and budget parameters and their multidisciplinary nature.  Yet there has never been a single source that every project manager can consult to manage any kind of project, from start-up to close-out.  Managing High-Technology Programs and Projects, Second Edition is just such a book.  In concise yet thorough detail, it presents a practical, proven system for managing all types of programs and projects, with emphasis on high-technology projects. Illustrated with numerous forms and illustrations, plus checklists for project start-up and close-out, it offers step-by-step coverage of:Understanding the differences and similarities among different types of programs and projectsOrganizing the project management functionSetting up the project team and building project commitmentStarting up a project rapidly and efficientlyManaging multiple projectsSelecting project planning and scheduling software packagesConducting in-progress evaluations and providing product directionEnsuring the effective completion of the projecton time, within budget and meeting specifications","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50430652219665,"sku":"CIN047151327XG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/047151327X.jpg?v=1751007818"},{"product_id":"leading-and-managing-innovation-book-russell-d-archibald-9781138440265","title":"Leading and Managing Innovation","description":"The primary cause of many project failures is that responsible executives, because of their lack of knowledge in project management, fail to demand that their managers and staff properly utilize the well-proven best practices, processes, systems, and tools that are now available in this field. 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