Power in projects, programs and portfolios

Power in Projects, Programs and Portfolios is the best-selling Danish project management book. It highlights the immensely successful Scandinavian approach to leadership within project management, and takes a more holistic approach to project work and project management. This authoritative book deals with classic project management disciplines and focuses on the essential link between strategic priorities, any program´s impact and a project’s powerful execution. It takes an indepth look at areas such as change management, change communication, benefit tracking, program management and portfolio management. This book offers you a large number of practical tools within projects management and leadership with on-line access to concrete and easy-to-use practical tools and templates. Recent years have seen a pronounced increase in the need for professional project management and the careful handling of associated portfolios. This success is essential as key projects become ever-more vital for the development and survival of organizations. It is no longer enough for projects to ‘just’ produce a set of deliverables. They are expected to make a genuine difference within the organization and effect that organization’s role in the wider world. Consequently, project management is not just about project managers, it’s about how senior management handle crucial portfolios successfully too. Such active project management requires power, strength, drive and energy not only within the individual project itself but also within the organization’s programs and entire project portfolio. It places new demands on both the project manager and their senior management. Tools and Templates available here Content Structure of the book Overview of tools Chapter 1. History of the Project Chapter 2. The Project Work Form Chapter 3. What is the objective of the project? Chapter 4. What will use the results? Chapter 5. The Project Plan Chapter 6. Project organization Chapter 7. The Project Manager as Captain Chapter 8. Communication and change Chapter 9. Leading the Team Chapter 10. Project Governance. Management of multiple projects International Bibliography Index

Power in Projects, Programs and Portfolios is the best-selling Danish project management book. It highlights the immensely successful Scandinavian approach to leadership within project management, and takes a more holistic approach to project work and project management. This authoritative book deals with classic project management disciplines and focuses on the essential link between strategic priorities, any program´s impact and a project’s powerful execution. It takes an indepth look at areas such as change management, change communication, benefit tracking, program management and portfolio management. This book offers you a large number of practical tools within projects management and leadership with on-line access to concrete and easy-to-use practical tools and templates. Recent years have seen a pronounced increase in the need for professional project management and the careful handling of associated portfolios. This success is essential as key projects become ever-more vital for the development and survival of organizations. It is no longer enough for projects to ‘just’ produce a set of deliverables. They are expected to make a genuine difference within the organization and effect that organization’s role in the wider world. Consequently, project management is not just about project managers, it’s about how senior management handle crucial portfolios successfully too. Such active project management requires power, strength, drive and energy not only within the individual project itself but also within the organization’s programs and entire project portfolio. It places new demands on both the project manager and their senior management. Tools and Templates available here Content Structure of the book Overview of tools Chapter 1. History of the Project Chapter 2. The Project Work Form Chapter 3. What is the objective of the project? Chapter 4. What will use the results? Chapter 5. The Project Plan Chapter 6. Project organization Chapter 7. The Project Manager as Captain Chapter 8. Communication and change Chapter 9. Leading the Team Chapter 10. Project Governance. Management of multiple projects International Bibliography Index

Power in Projects, Programs and Portfolios is the best-selling Danish project management book. It highlights the immensely successful Scandinavian approach to leadership within project management, and takes a more holistic approach to project work and project management. This authoritative book deals with classic project management disciplines and focuses on the essential link between strategic priorities, any program´s impact and a project’s powerful execution. It takes an indepth look at areas such as change management, change communication, benefit tracking, program management and portfolio management. This book offers you a large number of practical tools within projects management and leadership with on-line access to concrete and easy-to-use practical tools and templates. Recent years have seen a pronounced increase in the need for professional project management and the careful handling of associated portfolios. This success is essential as key projects become ever-more vital for the development and survival of organizations. It is no longer enough for projects to ‘just’ produce a set of deliverables. They are expected to make a genuine difference within the organization and effect that organization’s role in the wider world. Consequently, project management is not just about project managers, it’s about how senior management handle crucial portfolios successfully too. Such active project management requires power, strength, drive and energy not only within the individual project itself but also within the organization’s programs and entire project portfolio. It places new demands on both the project manager and their senior management. Tools and Templates available here Content Structure of the book Overview of tools Chapter 1. History of the Project Chapter 2. The Project Work Form Chapter 3. What is the objective of the project? Chapter 4. What will use the results? Chapter 5. The Project Plan Chapter 6. Project organization Chapter 7. The Project Manager as Captain Chapter 8. Communication and change Chapter 9. Leading the Team Chapter 10. Project Governance. Management of multiple projects International Bibliography Index

Power in Projects, Programs and Portfolios is the best-selling Danish project management book. It highlights the immensely successful Scandinavian approach to leadership within project management, and takes a more holistic approach to project work and project management. This authoritative book deals with classic project management disciplines and focuses on the essential link between strategic priorities, any program´s impact and a project’s powerful execution. It takes an indepth look at areas such as change management, change communication, benefit tracking, program management and portfolio management. This book offers you a large number of practical tools within projects management and leadership with on-line access to concrete and easy-to-use practical tools and templates. Recent years have seen a pronounced increase in the need for professional project management and the careful handling of associated portfolios. This success is essential as key projects become ever-more vital for the development and survival of organizations. It is no longer enough for projects to ‘just’ produce a set of deliverables. They are expected to make a genuine difference within the organization and effect that organization’s role in the wider world. Consequently, project management is not just about project managers, it’s about how senior management handle crucial portfolios successfully too. Such active project management requires power, strength, drive and energy not only within the individual project itself but also within the organization’s programs and entire project portfolio. It places new demands on both the project manager and their senior management. Tools and Templates available here Content Structure of the book Overview of tools Chapter 1. History of the Project Chapter 2. The Project Work Form Chapter 3. What is the objective of the project? Chapter 4. What will use the results? Chapter 5. The Project Plan Chapter 6. Project organization Chapter 7. The Project Manager as Captain Chapter 8. Communication and change Chapter 9. Leading the Team Chapter 10. Project Governance. Management of multiple projects International Bibliography Index

Projects are vital for the survival of organizations and the development of society, and being a good project manager is more important than ever. Over the years Power in Projects, Programs, and Portfolios has become the leading foundational text in project management for both experienced and new project managers in both public and private organizations. More than 85,000 project managers have benefited from previous editions of this book at universities, educational institutions, and training providers. In this 3rd edition, the core remains the project's objectives, planning, estimation, control, and risk management, combined with softer topics such as leadership, stakeholder management, change management, communication, and conflict management. This edition also introduces many important updates in both content and delivery. There is a focus on sustainability in all aspects of project management and across the entire value chain. Two new types of projects are described, along with methods for constructively working with change in development teams through behavioral design and narrative coaching. Hybrid project management and modern portfolio management, based on queue theory, pipeline, and portfolio weight, are also included. And the book has a fresh and inviting layout, with key takeaways added at the end of each chapter. One of the book's strengths remains its intentional application orientation, focusing on the connection between theory and practice. Additionally, the publisher's website offers free online access to a range of useful tools.

Power in Projects, Programs and Portfolios is the best-selling Danish project management book. It highlights the immensely successful Scandinavian approach to leadership within project management, and takes a more holistic approach to project work and project management. This authoritative book deals with both classic project management disciplines, agile methods and focuses on the essential link between strategic priorities, any program´s impact and a project’s powerful execution. It takes an in depth look at areas such as change management, change communication, benefit tracking, program management and portfolio management. This book offers you a large number of practical tools within projects management and leadership with on-line access to concrete and easy-to-use practical tools and templates. Recent years have seen a pronounced increase in the need for professional project managementand the careful handling of associated portfolios. This success is essential as key projects become ever more vital for the development and survival of organizations. It is no longer enough for projects to ‘just’ produce a set of deliverables. They are expected to make a genuine difference within the organization and effect that organization’s role in the wider world. Consequently, project management is not just about project managers, it’s about how senior management handle crucial portfolios successfully too. Such active project management requires power, strength, drive and energy not only within the individual project itself but also within the organization’s programs and entire project portfolio. It places new demands on both the project manager and their seniormanagement.

Power in Projects, Programs and Portfolios is the best-selling Danish project management book. It highlights the immensely successful Scandinavian approach to leadership within project management, and takes a more holistic approach to project work and project management. This authoritative book deals with both classic project management disciplines, agile methods and focuses on the essential link between strategic priorities, any program´s impact and a project’s powerful execution. It takes an in depth look at areas such as change management, change communication, benefit tracking, program management and portfolio management. This book offers you a large number of practical tools within projects management and leadership with on-line access to concrete and easy-to-use practical tools and templates. Recent years have seen a pronounced increase in the need for professional project managementand the careful handling of associated portfolios. This success is essential as key projects become ever more vital for the development and survival of organizations. It is no longer enough for projects to ‘just’ produce a set of deliverables. They are expected to make a genuine difference within the organization and effect that organization’s role in the wider world. Consequently, project management is not just about project managers, it’s about how senior management handle crucial portfolios successfully too. Such active project management requires power, strength, drive and energy not only within the individual project itself but also within the organization’s programs and entire project portfolio. It places new demands on both the project manager and their seniormanagement.