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Arbeiten in agilen Teams und flachen Hierarchien ist toll und schafft Freiräume, die in klassischen Strukturen oft fehlen. Dass in agilen Strukturen zugleich große Herausforderungen lauern können, erfahren Mitarbeiter*innen und Führungskräfte spätestens dann, wenn Entscheidungen getroffen werden müssen. Wen beziehe ich ein, wen nicht? Welche Aspekte müssen berücksichtigt werden? Und nicht zuletzt: Darf, kann und sollte ich das überhaupt selbst entscheiden?

Niemand könnte ein Praxisbuch schreiben, das anschaulicher erklärt, welche großen Herausforderungen Unternehmen mit Scrum bewältigen können, als die Erfinder der Methode selbst. Anhand zahlreicher Beispiele aus Branchen, die disruptiven Veränderungen ausgesetzt sind - wie Bosch, Saab oder der Ölförderer Schlumberger - verdeutlicht Sutherland die positive Kraft von Scrum. Denn diesen Unternehmen ist es gelungen, ihre Leistungsfähigkeit zu erhöhen, bessere Zahlen zu schreiben und ihre Zukunft selbst zu gestalten.

Teil 1: Die Realität im Multiprojektunternehmen, Teil 2: Die Zukunft im Multiprojektmanagement, Teil 3: Transformation - Der Weg zum nachhaltig florierenden Unternehmen. Projekte überschreiten Liefertermine und Kosten. Abstriche an den Spezifikationen werden in Kauf genommen. Wirtschaftliche Schäden für Unternehmen und Kunden sind die Folge. Doch die Schwierigkeiten sind oft hausgemacht. Etablierte Kennzahlen und Managementmethoden erzeugen Handlungs- und Entscheidungskonflikte; sie bremsen Projekte aus.

Etwa zwei Drittel aller Projekte stecken ständig oder akut in Schwierigkeiten - weil Auftraggeber immer neue Anforderungen formulieren, Vertragspartner oder Subunternehmer nicht leisten, was vereinbart wurde, oder Zeitdruck und interne Konflikte den Projekterfolg gefährden. Ausgehend von acht wesentlichen Rollen eines Projektleiters beschreibt der "Projekt-Kompass" schwierige Situationen, mit denen Sie früher oder später konfrontiert werden, und in denen Sie mit klassischen Projektmanagement-Methoden allein nicht weiterkommen.

The project sponsor/executive/director is essential for any project, as this person is in charge and ultimately accountable for its success (or lack thereof). However, he or she is rarely trained in project management; rather they are likely to be a general manager or senior executive. Michiel van der Molen seeks to help these accidental project overseers understand their role and responsibilities, guiding them to proactively take control of the project.

The role of project manager requires maintaining a balance between the demands of the customer, the project, the team, and the organization. This provides a real challenge in the fields of time management and prioritization. Successful Project Management covers the more technical aspects of a project from start to completion, and contains tested and tried techniques on managing stake holders, effective risk management, project planning, launch, and execution. This fifth edition contains new features including summary points at the end of each chapter and a glossary of key terms.

Contemporary organizations proliferate with projects. Managing projects, working with project managers, and delivering project excellence have become fundamental skills in the world of business, resulting in an array of approaches, tools, and techniques that can bewilder. This book homes in on the absolute essential elements of the field. With practical insights throughout, the audiobook provides listeners with a concise understanding of key concepts, techniques, and outcomes such as ownership, execution, success, quality, budgets, and risks.

Anyone can be a leader. You don't have to be a CEO or work in a management position to have influence. Your Leadership Moment provides practical tools, techniques and inspiration to discover your leadership potential. It combines personal and real-world anecdotes with a framework for leadership that can help anyone learn to lead.

following the revolutionary—yet realistic—four-day work week outlined in this groundbreaking book. In Thursday is the New Friday, author Joe Sanok offers the exercises, tools, and training that have helped thousands of professionals—from authors and scholars to business leaders and...

Empower yourself with the knowledge to keep up with the rapidly changing technical world of work, as two workforce productivity and technology experts lay out a clear picture of the?coming?revolution?in how work is done and how jobs are shaped. If you listen to the news, robots are coming for...

This helpful resource will show you what you’re doing wrong with selling and how to fix it. You make the right calls all day, you deliver your pitches flawlessly, and you donate to every one of your potential client’s kid’s school fundraisers. But you still aren’t closing deals. What...

In this hilarious, fascinating and insightful expose, industry insider Peter Smith reveals the massive blunders and dodgy dealings taking place around the world as private companies and public-sector bodies buy goods and services. A recent report showed that over 90 per cent of procurement projects fail. So, why are so many billions wasted on ineptitude, mismanagement and, in some cases, fraud?

Un guide pratique et accessible pour apprendre à utiliser le diagramme d'Ishikawa ! Le diagramme conçu par le professeur Kaoru Ishikawa est un outil précieux de gestion de la qualité qui distingue les causes et les effets d'un problème survenu dans une entreprise. Prenant la forme d'un poisson à arêtes, cette représentation graphique donne une meilleure visualisation de la hiérarchie des causes pour vous aider à identifier plus clairement les sources de la difficulté.

Navigate the world of Agile and Scrum with ease and confidence using this comprehensive guide. This book will introduce you to the basics of Agile and Scrum, two of the most popular and effective project management and software development methodologies.

Successfully Managing Troubled Projects is a must-have resource for project managers, team leaders, and anyone involved in managing projects in dynamic and demanding environments. This book will empower you to overcome project hurdles, maximize efficiency, and deliver successful results. Whether you are a seasoned project professional or a novice in the field, this book will be your trusted companion in navigating the challenges of troubled projects.

In A Symphony of Choices, workplace culture and strategy expert Gerald Leonard delivers a fascinating narrative following one Jerry Hall, the new Symphony Orchestra manager at a prestigious symphony concerned about the challenging plans for an upcoming season. In the book, you'll watch Jerry connect with a former college professor and learn the skills necessary to successfully manage his way through these unprecedented times in his business and personal life.

Wenige Dinge sind im Unternehmen so grundlegend wie Kommunikation. In einer Zeit, in der die Routine durch Automation verdrängt wird und alles nur noch "ein Projekt" ist, fühlen sich Mitarbeitende oft uninformiert und das eigene Unternehmen gleicht einem Chaoshaufen. Wie an Bindfäden halten persönliche Meetings, E-Mails und Telefonate die Unternehmensarchitektur notdürftig zusammen und Politik ist nicht nur an der Tagesordnung, sondern grundlegendes Werkzeug für Wirksamkeit. Immer mehr sind davon frustriert.

Would you like to learn new ideas to manage your work team? In this book, you’ll find a new vision to lead your team with harmony and motivation to improve productivity. You will also find the tools you need to become a leader and not a controlling boss. This will help you give a better impression to your team and allow each person to contribute to improving the activities and processes inside your organization.

Uma viagem inédita ao cérebro, à mente e à forma como os pensamentos são construídos e levam à ação do ser humano, para o bem ou para o mal. Assim se pode definir “Neuromanagement – Cérebro e a gestão de pessoas e organizações” , surpreendente audiolivro do professor de neurociência Flávio Maneira. Ele tem passado os últimos anos fazendo palestras sobre o cérebro e como melhor usá-lo, inclusive para os negócios, no Brasil e no exterior.

This comprehensive guide, crafted by renowned expert S. M. Mumtaz Ahmad, revolutionizes the way you think about project management. By combining PMP exam preparation with practical leadership wisdom, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to excel in both areas.