{"product_id":"strategic-project-management-made-simple-9781119718178","title":"Strategic Project Management Made Simple","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Gaining the Strategic Advantage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Developing Your Strategic Project Mindset 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat NASA Rule #15 Can Teach Us 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose the Strategy-to-Execution Gap 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShoot for the Moon 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferent Contexts But Similar Issues 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreview the Solution Tools 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Visualizing Project Strategy 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Simple Strategy 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Causal Logic 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganize Objectives into Trees 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIlluminate Multiple Solution Paths 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop Your Own Objectives Tree 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Speaking a Common Language 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicate with Clarity 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet Clear Objectives 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicate in Words and Diagrams 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimple Project Logic and the Strategic Hypotheses 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Projects Deliver Benefits 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurn a Problem into Objectives 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Exploring the Logical Framework Approach 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquip Leaders with Practical Tools 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamine the LogFrame Structure and Questions 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow a Stalled Team Finally Got Going 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrengthen Your Project Design 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThink from Multiple Perspectives 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Managing Enterprise-Wide Change 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Mastering the Four Critical Strategic Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Question #1—What Are We Trying to Accomplish and Why? 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefine and Align Key Objectives 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s Go to the Moon! 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart with the Big Why 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify your MVP 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview These Project Designs 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply Step #1 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Question #2—How Do We Measure Success? 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop Success Measures and Verifications 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasure What Matters Most 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine How to Verify 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasures Help You Choose Among Alternative Approaches 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Types of Indicators 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Winning the Peace After Winning the War 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply Step #2 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Question #3—What Other Conditions Must Exist? 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurface and Test Assumptions 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpot Trouble Before It Strikes 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluate Assumptions in Three Steps 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Battling the Asian Gypsy Moth Invasion 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurn Objectives Trees into LogFrame Plans 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply Step #3 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Question #4—How Do We Get There? 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify Action Steps 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild It Big 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGateway to Multiple Execution Tools 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecide Which Lifecycle Fits Best 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage the Ongoing Strategic Action Cycle 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep Your Project on Track 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply Step #4 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Putting These Concepts into Practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Getting Your Project Off the Ground 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMove from Storming to Performing 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepare for a Productive Project Launch 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConduct a Project Design Workshop 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHold a Project Kickoff Meeting 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngage Your Stakeholders Early 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a High-Performance Culture 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to Pivot Your Strategy 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Upgrading Group Performance 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Managing Your Inner Game 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeverage Your Internal Operating System 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Charge of Your Thoughts 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage Your Emotions 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrengthen Your Courage Muscles 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild Your Emotional Resilience 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage Your Internal PROJECTS 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Building Your High-Performing Team 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents of a Stellar Team 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Engaging Virtual Meetings 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Transforming a Team Through Caring 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelp Others to Become Their Best 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Managing Your Life Projects 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Your Future 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCraft Your Personal Vision 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop Your Life Project Portfolio 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommit Yourself to Make It Happen 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage Your Dreams and Disappointments 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Yourself into the Future 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Key Points 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up Next 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe Are Here to Support You 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary and Usage of Terms 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 213\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407130632535,"sku":"9781119718178","price":20.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119718178.jpg?v=1730498284","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/strategic-project-management-made-simple-9781119718178","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}