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Making Sense of Project Realities - Theory, Practice and the Pursuit of Performance (Hardcover) Loot Price: R4,140
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Making Sense of Project Realities - Theory, Practice and the Pursuit of Performance (Hardcover): Charles Smith

Making Sense of Project Realities - Theory, Practice and the Pursuit of Performance (Hardcover)

Charles Smith

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There is more than a touch of 'The Emperor's New Clothes' in the way many organizations approach project management and the consequences are all too clear: project methodology inappropriately applied; little or no consideration of complexity or ambiguity; alienation of the stakeholders and a statistically poor record of performance for major business or infrastructure projects. Charles Smith's groundbreaking book Making Sense of Project Realities offers convincing explanations as to why project management theory and practice have become disconnected and describes the kind of complex, human skills that are required to deliver successful projects. The text draws heavily on the experiences of practising project and programme managers from across private and public sector organizations, many of whose stories were shared and analysed during the two-year research network 'Rethinking Project Management', which brought together thought leaders on project management from consultancy, industry and academia. The result is a highly readable, very credible and imaginative exploration of the nature of projects and programmes that will strike a chord with every project practitioner; a book that offers a realistic set of ideas for developing creative and effective project players, who understand the purpose of what they are doing, the context within which they are working, and the people with whom they need to engage. Update: Several MBA Courses use this book and the tutor feedback is encouragingly positive, including: "can be used from day one to change the mindset of the students concerning projects and their management."

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Imprint: Crc Press
Country of origin: United States
Release date: November 2017
First published: 2007
Authors: Charles Smith
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 978-0-8153-9035-0
Categories: Books > Business & Economics > Economics > General
Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Management of specific areas > Production & quality control management
Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Management of specific areas > Purchasing & supply management
LSN: 0-8153-9035-1
Barcode: 9780815390350

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