Getting Results: The Six Disciplines of Performance-based Project Management

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Wolters Kluwer, Jan 1, 2008 - Business & Economics - 289 pages

This book focuses on what it takes to achieve great business results in the complex world of U.S. Federal Government contracts and projects. Specifically, the book addresses: the nature of the blended (multisector) workforce challenges and opportunities, the need for knowledge management throughout the acquisition life cycle, and the mandate to provide effective program/project management in an environment of performance-based acquisition. The book provides a comprehensive discussion of the six integrated disciplines of Performance-Based Project Management (PBPM), including:

Cultural Transformation Strategic Linkage Governance Communications Risk Management Performance Management.

Key topics include effective management of a multisector workforce; how to create and sustain a knowledge management culture; success with complex FAR programs and contracts. The book provides 100+ proven best practices, tools, techniques, and more than 12 case studies from both U.S. government agencies and industry. The book concludes with a brief discussion of the Future Acquisition Workforce and what it will take to get great results with on time delivery of quality products, services and integrated solutions at competitive pricing.

 

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Contents

Multisector Workforce Ann Costello 21 Applying Knowledge Management
45
1st Discipline Cultural Transformation
63
2nd Discipline Strategic Linkage
79
3rd Discipline Governance
103
4th Discipline Communications
129
5th Discipline Risk Management
143
6th Discipline Performance Management
183
The Future Acquisition Workforce
201
National Academy of Public
219
Bibliography
249
Index
287
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Bibliographic information

TitleGetting Results: The Six Disciplines of Performance-based Project Management
AuthorsAnn Costello, Gregory A. Garrett
PublisherWolters Kluwer, 2008
ISBN0808018183, 9780808018186
Length289 pages
Subjects › 

Business & Economics / Project Management
  
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