Essentials of Strategic Project Management
Chapter One
The Problem with
Project Management
After reading this chapter you will be able to
Understand why so many projects are not successful
Understand how knowledge, expertise, and process are the
keys to change
Understand the STO model and the problems it illustrates
Be able to use this book as a tool in understanding project
management
A Story From the Frontlines
Frank Coleman, the Vice President of Operations at ABC Corp.,
approached his office. It was Monday, 6:00 A.M. Frank usually came in
very early, because it was the only time he could get any work done
without being interrupted. He knew before he rounded the corner into
his office what he was going to see. Sure enough, stuck to his monitor,
keyboard, chair, and desk were several dozen yellow notes. He placed his
briefcase next to his desk and noticed the flashing light on his phone-a
sure sign his voice mailbox was full again. Frank too ... read full excerpt from Essentials of Strategic Project Management ebook
