Description
Book SynopsisProgram management is a rapidly emerging offshoot of project management. So much so that AT&T, IBM, and other organizations, both large and small in all sectors, have initiated a push to certify program managers. And, although universities offer courses in program management, there are few books available to guide program managers through this field that requires a broad level of knowledge and experience.
The definitive reference on program management, Program Management: A Life Cycle Approach provides this much needed guidance. Edited by Dr. Ginger Levin, the second person to become a PMI certified program manager (PgMP), this handbook presents a cohesive compilation of program management knowledge from more than 20 certified PgMPs. It considers the entire program life cycle and its phasesfrom initiation to sustainability.
Each chapter is written by an experienced PgMP from a wide range of industries and countries.
Table of Contents
The Business Aspects of Program Management. The Opportunity Phase for Program Management. The Increasing Importance of Social Media in Program Management. Programs and Risk Management. Programs and Benefits Management. Programs and Stakeholder Management. Programs and Communications Management. Complexity and Program Communications. Governance and Program Management – Three Unique Views. Program Manager Interpersonal Skills and Competencies. Managing Multiple Vendors on Programs Using Earned Value. Innovation and Program Management. The Program Management Office. Sustainability of Program Management.
