Breaking through the project fog : how smart organizations achieve success by creating, selecting and executing on-strategy projects /
Norrie, James,1965-
Mississauga, Ont. : J. Wiley & Sons Canada,
c2008.
"Breaking Through the Project Fog bridges the gap between executives who develop strategy and decide what projects get approved, and the project managers who have to execute those projects flawlessly. It demonstrates how a stronger partnership can change the way projects are proposed and selected so the project fog will clear up and your organization's strategy will become clear again."--BOOK JACKET.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [214]-236) and index.
1. Spotting project fog -- 2. The importance of being strategic -- 3. Navigating through foggy strategy -- 4. Managing project risks, returns and resources to maximize benefits -- 5. Creating small, smart and mighty PMOs to steer the way -- 6. The role of the board : integrating measurement and accountability for project results -- 7. Good leadership in foggy conditions -- 8. Sweeping away the fog in the private sector -- 9. Two case studies : clearing up the fog in the public sector -- 10. Where to go from here?
"Breaking Through the Project Fog bridges the gap between executives who develop strategy and decide what projects get approved, and the project managers who have to execute those projects flawlessly. It demonstrates how a stronger partnership can change the way projects are proposed and selected so the project fog will clear up and your organization's strategy will become clear again."--BOOK JACKET.
Project management.
Strategic planning.