Book description
The increasing "projectization" of organizations has led to a greater reliance on program and project portfolio management, and middle managers are playing a central role in the management of multiple simultaneous projects. Experienced project managers understand the value of defining project roles and responsibilities, but what are middle managers' roles and responsibilities in program and project portfolio management? What are the best practices of successful companies today?
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- List of Tables
- List of Figures
- Acknowledgements
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1: Introduction and Background
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- Chapter 3: Methodology and Analysis
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Chapter 4: Managerial Implications: What Middle Managers in Successful Organizations Do
- Organizing for Program and Portfolio Management
- Middle Managers Roles in Program and Portfolio Management
- Portfolio Management Related Roles Prior to Project Execution
- Program Management Related Roles Prior to Project Execution
- Program and Portfolio Management Related Roles during Project Execution
- Summary of Managerial Implications
- Chapter 5: Theoretical Implications and Conclusions
- References
- Appendix A: Interview Instrument
- Appendix B: Questionnaire Instrument
- Appendix C: Summary Tables
- Appendix D: Author Contact Information
Product information
- Title: Middle Managers in Program and Portfolio Management
- Author(s):
- Release date: January 2006
- Publisher(s): Project Management Institute
- ISBN: 9781628251234
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