{"product_id":"strategic-project-management-made-simple-solution-tools-for-leaders-and-teams-hardcover","title":"Strategic Project Management Made Simple: Solution Tools for Leaders and Teams - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTerry Schmidt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to plan and execute projects in any organization with this practical and insightful resource \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe comprehensively updated and revised edition of \u003ci\u003eStrategic Project Management Made Simple\u003c\/i\u003e cements this series' status as the leading resource for anyone looking for step-by-step guidance on project design and action initiatives. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by celebrated management consultant Terry Schmidt, this book fully covers the necessity of systems thinking and the logical framework approach to solve today's challenging problems. \u003ci\u003eStrategic Project Management Made Simple\u003c\/i\u003e also includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn expanded section on turning ideas, problems, and opportunities into projects \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA newly created chapter on managing your \"inner game\" to achieve project excellence \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFresh case studies that cover how to pivot your business to meet changing needs \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new approach, Iterating to Excellence, to create your Minimum Viable Project and produce solutions smoother and faster\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrategic Project Management Made Simple, Revised and Updated\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable volume for leaders and workers seeking to transform their approach to planning, driving, and executing projects in their organizations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, with the newly revised and updated \u003ci\u003eStrategic Project Management Made Simple\u003c\/i\u003e, accomplished management consultant and strategy expert Terry Schmidt delivers a thorough and rigorous approach to understanding and implementing practical systems thinking in your organization. You'll discover a Logical Framework Approach you can use to solve real-world problems today and in the days to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes a newly expanded section on turning ideas, problems, and opportunities into projects, new content on managing your \"inner game\" to achieve project excellence, and fresh case studies to help you learn how to pivot your business to meet changing market needs. The author also shows you how to build psychological safety in your teams and how to create your Minimum Viable Project and produce solutions faster and easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll find diverse examples of applications to help you link the concepts and ideas introduced in the book to the concrete realities of your organization, whether it be a business, government agency, research institution, or nonprofit. These innovative concepts have been proven worldwide in organizations of all sizes and types.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Logical Framework introduced in this book is the simplest and most practical form of systems thinking, and is ideal for tackling a wide variety of organizational programs, projects, and problems. It includes tips on how to engage and involve stakeholders and provides ways for you to integrate this approach into the larger organization and its processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for project managers, executives, consultants, and other leaders seeking to transform their approach to planning, driving, and executing projects in their organizations, \u003ci\u003eStrategic Project Management Made Simple\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable guide for anyone looking for step-by-step guidance on project design and action initiatives that deliver real results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSTRATEGIC\u003c\/i\u003e PROJECT MANAGEMENT MADE SIMPLE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A much stronger focus on implementation is urgently needed in this change-driven world, where most fundamentals of the past 50 years have been disrupted. Terry's book is the perfect guide to help you and your organization navigate through this new reality successfully.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eAntonio Nieto-Rodriguez, \u003c\/b\u003e Former Global Chairman, Project Management Institute; Co-founder, Strategy Implementation Institute\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerry has made a valuable contribution to worldwide project management with this second edition. Today's project leaders need a holistic and strategic approach to enable project management success in this world of complexity and change.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJes俍 Mart匤ez-Almela\u003c\/b\u003e, former President, International Project Management Association\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the book to read if you are serious about approaching projects from a strategic perspective. I have hundreds of project management books in my personal reference library, and this one quickly ascended to the top of my list. Bottom line: Terry may well have created the PM book that will stand the test of time!\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eLee R. Lambert\u003c\/b\u003e, a founder of the PMI original PMP Certification, and a PMI Fellow\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book reveals what may be the best kept secret in project management. I love how it connects the strategic purpose of a project to the nuts and bolts of execution in a clear, consistent format. Every project business case should include a Logical Framework. This powerful technique is the missing link in project design.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eEric Verzuh, \u003c\/b\u003e author, \u003ci\u003eThe Fast-Forward MBA in Project Management\u003c\/i\u003e; President, The Versatile Company\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is a fantastic resource for any leader who wants to gain more control of their projects' strategy and execution. This simple framework will guide executives on the critical questions they should ask to lead successful projects--highly recommended!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Hassan Osman, \u003c\/b\u003e PMO Director, Cisco; author, \u003ci\u003eProject Kickoff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Terry's book has served as a blueprint for implementing change in our nonprofit organization and establishing our very first PMO. His simple and accessible approach made it possible for our managers to begin thinking and planning strategically to accomplish our most important goals.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--David Sheppard, \u003c\/b\u003e Director of Business Systems and Project Management, The Navigators\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"My teams love this methodology and are actively applying these concepts to projects and programs that improve national security. This approach makes strategy simple, practical, and actionable. I recommend this to any leader who faces big challenges and wants to make a greater impact.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Tammy P. Taylor, \u003c\/b\u003e Former Chief Operating Officer, National Security Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Terry's humor and life experience add a dimension to this topic not usually found in business strategy books. Not only does he offer a simple and effective approach to planning and achieving results, but he also recognizes that a project leader's self-mastery skill set plays a huge role in leading teams to project success. This is a very human book.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Susan S. Radwan, \u003c\/b\u003e President, Association for Strategic Planning, 2021-22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Great project management is the 'superpower' that turns vision into reality, but it is rarely taught well, if at all. Terry's book is a refreshing return to common sense, providing simple tools and a common language to help teams increase their impact.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Deepa Prahalad, \u003c\/b\u003e Design Strategist; co-author, \u003ci\u003ePredictable Magic\u003c\/i\u003e; Thinkers50 India\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTERRY DEAN SCHMIDT\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally recognized management consultant who assists organizations with strategy, productivity, and profit. He has over 30 years of experience as an executive, educator, and strategy coach helping leaders in 42 countries across the globe turn their strategies into projects that succeed. 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