Front Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Introduction; Chapter 1 -- Context and Case; Chapter 2 -- Consultative Approach and the Program Office; Chapter 3 -- Guiding Principles; Chapter 4 -- Program Management Functions; Chapter 5 -- Conclusions; References; Back Cover
Summary
While today's programs continue to grow in size and complexity, at the same time, their success rates remain low. To manage programs effectively in this environment, project managers and program managers must take a ""consultative approach"" that applies a core set of guiding principles across every function of the program. Applying Guiding Principles of Effective Program Delivery explains what it means to take a consultative approach. Instead of focusing on specific program management techniques, it covers the guiding principles required to make those techniques effective-making it applicable
