Research and Markets: Program Management Is Grounded In a Robust Theoretical Framework, Complemented By a Number of Case Studies

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bb0e6d/program_management) has announced the addition of the "Program Management" book to their offering.

Program management (PgM) is fast developing as the essential link between strategy and projects and as a vehicle for organizational change. It offers the means to manage groups of projects with a common business purpose in an integrated and effective way.

Based on practical applications of PgM in different countries, as well as the leading standards, Program Management reflects the most recent developments in the area. It offers an understanding of program management's connection to business strategy and value realization, beyond multiple-project management. Additionally it emphasizes the need for program specific processes, based on an iterative life cycle and the management of multiple stakeholders and their expected benefits.

The book is grounded in a robust theoretical framework, complemented by a number of case studies. It analyzes the best organizational structures for program management and provides tools and techniques to deal with complex, unplanned change in a structured manner. It also develops knowledge of particular techniques required for managing programs as well as the competencies and skills required from program managers.

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Reviews:

'I believe Program Management addresses a significant gap in program management literature. Thiry ties many years of research and findings from Value Management to Project Based Organization and relates it to Program Management. He explores utilization of Program management in a multi-faceted approach, from organizational aspects to benefit management, from program lifecycle to deployment of a strategy as a program, from measurement to dissolution of the program.

Program Management provides an excellent bridge between PM theory and practical ways to reach organizational goals using program management. This is truly brilliant!'

Deniz A. Johnson, PMP, Vice President, Program Management, Acadian Asset Management LLC, Boston

'If you are interested in improving your delivery capability and effectiveness then Program Management should be on your must read list. In my 15 years of project and program management experience I have yet to find a book which has addressed the subject from such a global perspective.'

Chris Richards, PMP, Assistant Director Business Operations, US-Based Technology Services Company

'For me Program Management simply and concisely explains how realizing strategies and bringing in the benefits to the organization is achievable. This is a first, a theoretical text which really understands what I do!'

Anne Boundford. Programme Manager, Thomson Reuters, US-UK

'Program Management describes the practical considerations often overlooked when translating ideas into real, value generating programs. The model marrying Programs to Strategic Decision Management (Chapter 3) is alone worth the book.'

Ron Sklaver, Enterprise Program Manager, Tate & Lyle, US-UK

List of Topics:

• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• PART ONE THE PROGRAM CONTEXT
• 1 Background and Definitions
• The Emergence of Program Management
• Visions of Program
• Comparison of Leading PgM Standards
• From Program to Organization
• 2 Organizational Context
• Projects, Programs and Portfolios
• Project-Based Organizations
• Program Offices
• From Managing Programs to Program Maturity
• 3 Maturity and Culture
• Program Maturity
• Program Culture
• From Program Maturity to Mastery
• PART TWO THE PROGRAM COMPONENTS
• 4 Key Program Components
• 5 Program Actors
• PART THREE THE PROGRAM LIFE CYCLE
• 6 Program Life Cycle Outline
• 7 Formulation
• 8 Organization
• 9 Deployment
• 10 Appraisal
• 11 Dissolution
• Conclusions
• List of Figures
• List of Tables

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