Project management is a complex undertaking that requires coordination, communication, and collaboration among different stakeholders. The success of any project …
A system approach to planning, scheduling and controlling
HAROLD KERZNER, Ph.D., prominent instructor for the International Institute of Learning (IIL), is currently Professor of Systems Management at Baldwin-Wallace College in Ohio and President of Project Management Associates, a consulting and training firm that conducts seminars for leading U.S. and international corporations. He is the recipient of a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Illinois and has taught engineering at that institution and business administration at Utah State University, where he received the 1998 Distinguished Service Award. The Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Project Management Institute has honored Dr. Kerzner by instituting the Kerzner Award for Project Management Excellence.
The Organizational Staffing Process in Project Management
Staffing is an essential part of project management that involves identifying the right people, determining their roles, and ensuring that …
Duties and Job Descriptions of a Construction Project Manager
As project environments and organizations differ, it is not uncommon for companies to struggle with creating reasonable job descriptions for …
Next Generation Project Managers: The Skills Needed for Effective Project Management in the 21st Century
The role of project managers has evolved significantly since the 1980s. Back then, only engineers were considered for the role …
Selecting the Wrong Project Manager: Why It Matters and How to Avoid It
Project management is a complex and challenging task that requires a specific set of skills, knowledge, and experience. Even though …
SPECIAL CASES IN PROJECT MANAGER SELECTION
When it comes to managing a project, having the right project manager in place can make all the difference. However, …
SKILL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM MANAGERS
Managing complex programs represents a challenge requiring skills in team building, leadership, conflict resolution, technical expertise, planning, organization, entrepreneurship, administration, management support, and the allocation of resources. This section examines these skills relative to program management effectiveness. A key factor to good program performance is the program manager’s ability to integrate personnel from many disciplines into an effective work team.
SELECTING THE PROJECT MANAGER:
AN EXECUTIVE DECISION
Probably the most difficult decision facing upper-level management is the selection of project managers. Some managers work best on long-duration projects where decisionmaking can be slow.
THE STAFFING ENVIRONMENT
To understand the problems that occur during staffing, we must first investigate the characteristics of project management, including the project environment, the project management process, and the project manager.
Organizing and Staffing the
Project Office and Team
Successful project management, regardless of the organizational structure, is only as good as the individuals and leaders who are managing the key functions.