Tom Kendrick Knihy

Program manager—it’s one of the most challenging jobs you can have. Overseeing and coordinating multiple project teams and thousands of activities may seem a Herculean task, but it’s easier with the right tools in hand.Successful program management begins with a good command of project management processes, but these are never sufficient. Once a program exceeds a certain scale, project processes become unwieldy. To see a program successfully through to completion, you must break the work down into simpler, smaller pieces and organize it into interdependent tasks.Complete with diagrams, graphs, and real-life examples, How to Manage Complex Programs explains the ins and outs of program management and provides concrete and effective techniques for structuring deliverables, workflow, and staffing. You’ll learn to: Decompose complex deliverables into manageable chunks Develop coherent plans for component projects Handle cross-project dependencies Organize program staff and project leaders into a high-performing team And more Yes, program management is challenging. But with these proven strategies, it can also be highly rewarding—for you and for your organization.

Drawing on real-world situations and hundreds of examples, this book outlines the risk management process and provides proven methods for project risk planning. It helps readers to learn how to use high-level risk assessment tools, implement a system for monitoring and controlling projects, and properly document every consideration.

"The book outlines proven methods for project risk planning, drawing on real-world situations and hundreds of examples - including what many once considered a truly impossible project, the Panama Canal - to demonstrate key ideas in the risk management process. You'll learn how to use high-level risk assessment tools, implement a complete system for monitoring and controlling projects, and properly document every possible consideration. The book contains sections on the different types of risk to consider when planning; how to identify key issues associated with project metrics; activity sequencing; Work Breakdown Structure (WBS);analysis of scale; and cost estimating and budgeting."--BOOK JACKET.

Navigating the complexities of managing a team without direct authority is a crucial skill for project managers. This book presents a comprehensive system designed to help leaders motivate and guide team members effectively, ensuring high performance and successful project outcomes. It offers practical strategies for influencing others and fostering collaboration, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to enhance their leadership capabilities in a project-based environment.

The most essential component of every project manager’s job is the ability to identify potential risks before they cause unnecessary headaches and turmoil all around.