Maximizing project value : defining, managing, and measuring for optimal return

VIII, 200 S. : graph. Darst.

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction -- The new project success paradigm- beyond "on time and in budget" -- The speed2value (tm) project approach -- Defining the project business case and getting buy-in from top mgt -- The business case process -- Business case "influencers & supporters" -- 7 principles for developing a winning business case -- Project selection techniques -- The business case approval process -- Executing a project with a business value mind set -- Defining project value drivers -- Project key performance indicators (kpi's) -- Achieving project value through stakeholder management -- Change management -- Stakeholder management -- Stakeholder management as a process -- Stakeholder communication -- Organizational alignment & accountability -- Stakeholder accountability plan -- Rewards & incentives -- Establishing an ongoing project performance tracking process -- Business case scorecard -- Project value booking -- Conclusion -- Appendix (exercises) -- Share your experience with change -- I