Description
Book SynopsisThis is not another how-to guide for program managers or another reiteration of the Project Management Institute's standards for program management. Instead, Program Management Leadership: Creating Successful Team Dynamics examines various leadership approaches and illustrates the value of effective leadership styles in Program Management for achieving program and project success.
Identifying critical success factors specific to program management, the book focuses on effective leadership styles and the power of teamwork in exceeding expectations. It starts by examining various leadership styles and traitsproviding helpful insights on the tough choices leaders are often forced to make. It describes effective methods to help leaders work with stakeholders and team members to set visions and objectives so that program goals are achieved with greater frequency.
Next, the book further examines teams and explains how to bring people from various experi
Table of Contents
Introduction. Leadership and Program Management. Leadership Study. Developing and Achieving a Common Vision. The History of Project and Program Management. Distinction between Portfolio, Program, and Project Management. Leadership. Introduction to Leadership. External Factors Affecting Leadership. Individual Motivation. Leadership Theories. Leadership in Program Management. Leadership and Teams. Building Teams. Team Dynamics. High-Performing Teams (HPTs). Conflict Resolution. Case Study in Leading Teams. Formal Leadership Processes. Formal Processes.
