Project Organization

Agile PM is a methodology to implement to get maximum business efficiency eliminating waste and reducing production costs. This is the most basic definition of agile. Scrum, in particular, is one of the most used agile frameworks. Initially, Scrum was born for software development projects, but it can now be applied also in innovative and more complex projects. Applying it, the work is completed and delivered in short cycles (called sprints) to keep the focus on development and continuous improvement of a product or service.

The business of creating our built environment remains largely siloed and disconnected today. Owners, designers, construction managers, and trade contractors each defend their profit margins by shifting risk to others and focusing on their own piece of the puzzle. Lean thinking promises to change all this, yet has proven particularly difficult to implement in the building industry. Better Building provides a practical model for putting lean thinking into action and improving the experience of project work. Based on years of experience shifting mindsets and behaviors, this model answers the ...

The world is facing a global leadership crisis. Seventy-seven percent of leaders think they do a good job of engaging their people, yet 88 percent of employees say their leaders don't engage enough. Based on extensive research, including assessments of more than 35,000 leaders and interviews with 250 C-level executives, The Mind of the Leader concludes that organizations and leaders aren't meeting employees' basic human needs of finding meaning, purpose, connection, and genuine happiness in their work.

Author Matt LeMay explains agile in clear, jargon-free terms and provides concrete and actionable steps to help any team put its values and principles into practice. Examples from a wide variety of organizations, including small nonprofits and global financial enterprises, bring to life the on-the-ground realities of agile across industries and functions.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on project management in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. This book focuses on project management in organizations. First it explores the skills and job responsibilities of project managers, then it analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of project management, and last it discusses the future of the field. The text is informational and educational, and it is written for easy reader understanding at all reader levels. If you are interested in learning about the ...

This is a great book for beginners or those seeking general knowledge about the subject matter. It focuses on supply office management, operations management, crisis management, and project management from a leadership perspective. It explores the responsibilities of managers, the roles they play in achieving organizational goals and objectives, and the impact they have on employees and workplaces. The text is informational and educational, and it is written for easy understanding at all reader levels. If you are interested in learning about these four important aspects of management, then ...

In 2008, Steven Haines started a global shift toward the professionalization of product management with his groundbreaking books about product management. Starting with The Product Manager’s Desk Reference, The Product Manager’s Survival Guide, and Managing Product Management. Since then, more than 100,000 readers around the world have referred to Steven’s books to raise the bar on product management excellence. Leading Product Management is the 2nd edition (retitled) of Managing Product Management to encompass a broad array of practices needed to organize any company to focus on ...

In Project 333, minimalist expert and author of Soulful Simplicity Courtney Carver takes a new approach to living simply - starting with your wardrobe. Project 333 promises that not only can you survive with just 33 items in your closet for three months, but you'll thrive just like the thousands of woman who have taken on the challenge and never looked back. Let the decluttering begin!

Ever find yourself drowning in clutter, dreaming of a more organized and stress-free home? Wondering how to infuse your space with personal flair and transform it into a reflection of your unique style? Welcome to "The Big Book of DIY Home Organization," where we embark on a transformative journey to declutter, customize, and celebrate the beauty of imperfection in our living spaces. This book is not just about tidying up; it's a guide to turning your home into a haven of creativity, self-expression, and personal growth. Eager to learn how to bring out your inner DIY maestro and turn ...

High performing organizations see better results than their contemporaries and have more satisfied employees. This book clarifies this unique point in history where key technologies like AI, collaboration platforms, and low code development have converged to transform project and work management and provides practical strategies for seizing this moment to become a higher performing organization with happier people. In the ever-evolving landscape of business and technology, project management stands as a critical pillar, orchestrating the rhythm of progress and innovation.

Are you a stay-at-home mom looking to transform your living space into an organized haven filled with creativity and joy? If the answer is yes, "The Big Book of DIY Projects for the Stay-at-Home Mom" is your go-to guide for creating a home that reflects your personality, fosters family connection, and turns everyday tasks into delightful experiences. Dive into a treasure trove of practical tips, inspiring projects, and expert advice tailored to the unique challenges and joys of stay-at-home motherhood. Curious about decluttering strategies tailored to the unique challenges of stay-at-home ...

Scale collaboration, not process. If you're trying to use agile and lean at the program level, you've heard of several approaches, all about scaling processes. If you duplicate what one team does for several teams, you get bloat, not delivery. Instead of scaling the process, scale everyone's collaboration. With autonomy, collaboration, and exploration, teams and program level people can decide how to apply agile and lean to their work.

As the audiences we market to become ever more digital, agile frameworks are emerging as the best and only way to manage marketing. This book is a signpost showing the way toward the agile future of marketing operations, explaining how every role, from social media intern up to chief marketing officer, can work in unison, responding to the market’s demanding challenges without losing focus on the big picture.

The spiritual successor to KPIs (key performance indicators), OKRs, or objectives and key results, are rapidly gaining popularity and helping some of the world's most successful businesses solve their strategic execution problems. However, some companies struggle with their implementation, finding that using OKRs as top-down directives changes little. In OKRs for All, Objectives and Key Results (OKR) expert Vetri Vellore delivers an impactful and actionable guide on how to use OKRs for more than a quarterly, executive-level review tool.

Transform your living space into a personal haven of efficiency, creativity, and sustainability with "Empower Your Space," the ultimate guide to DIY projects for the modern homeowner. Immerse yourself in the gratification of crafting custom solutions that enhance your lifestyle and tread lightly on the planet. As your journey begins in the world of DIY, you'll grasp the essentials of crafting a mindset ready for transformation. Discover the crucial tools you need to start your projects and learn the best practices to ensure safety remains top priority. Our guide empowers you, chapter by ...

The feisty, fiery women from Asset Management are back for another heart-stopping adventure! This time, their sights are set on a new mob boss Leonid Petrov who is more cunning and ten times more ruthless than the slave trader they took on in Asset Management. No one is more surprised than Val when she is tagged as the go-to member of the team. Her task…infiltrate Leonid’s inner circle and work with another agent already on the inside. Val’s impenetrable exterior is starting to crumble, but Maggie, the head of The Organization doesn’t have a better option.

Discover the joy of transforming your living spaces while strengthening family bonds with Home Sweet Home, your ultimate guide to DIY home improvement projects that everyone in the family can enjoy. This engaging eBook is packed with practical tips, detailed instructions, and inspiring project ideas to help you and your loved ones create a home filled with love and memories. Begin your journey in the introduction, where you'll learn the invaluable benefits of working together and essential safety tips tailored for family-friendly projects. From selecting the right tools and materials to ...

Cleanliness is a trait that can be taught and is highly important. Why is it so important? Because being clean and organized and having a house that is free of clutter means more than just being a neat person. It, in fact, is a representation of your state of mind. With precise guidance, this audiobook will teach you how to clear the clutter and reap the immense happy and joyful feelings that come from having tidy home.

A thrilling journey into a world where genetic modification is controlled by a privileged few determining the future for us all. Seventeen-year-old Samantha has a seemingly perfect life; great parents, early admission to Stanford, and her boyfriend, Colin, quarterback of the football team and the hottest guy in school. But a shocking secret from her past turns her world upside down. Sam discovers she's part of a global corporation's genetic enhancement project. Just as she's learning what these enhanced genes can do, the corporation decides they want her--and the technology hidden inside ...

In Future Ready: Your Organization’s Guide to Rethinking Climate, Resilience, and Sustainability, a team of business leaders with deep expertise in engineering, planning, finance, project, program implementation and advisory consulting perspective delivers an essential guide for executives, managers, and other business and infrastructure organization leaders to set and implement a resilience, sustainability and ESG strategy in complex project and operating environments.