The Business of People

This book takes project professionals on a deep dive into leadership, in various situations including the portfolio, program, and project management and offers guidance on transforming the leadership components of any organization together as well as on supporting mechanisms.

Section One: Managing Yourself and Being the Best You Can Be 1.1 The Story So Far-Your Behavior Matters! 1.2 Case Study 1.3 Solutions for the Situation 1.3.1 Understanding How Your Brain Works 1.3.2 Increasing Your Self-Awareness 1.3.3 How Can You Change to Be the Best You Can Be? 1.3.4 Your Current Work Situation-An Awareness of the Pool in Which You Are Swimming 1.4 Case Study 1.5 Tools Section Two: Leading Others One-on-One-Helping Others Be the Best They Can Be 2.1 The Story So Far-Understanding and Working with Others 2.2 Case Study 2.3 Solutions for the Situation 2.3.1 Setting Up for Success: Planning Your Interactions-Using Three Primary Negotiations 2.3.2 Supporting People 2.3.3 Daily Details and Corrections 2.4 Case Study-Using These Ideas for Success 2.5 Tools Section Three: Managing Groups-Working Together for Great Outcomes 3.1 The Story So Far-People Behave Consistently in Groups 3.2 Case Study 3.3 Solutions for the Situation 3.3.1 Life Cycle of Groups 3.3.2 Group Structures 3.3.3 Group Dynamics 3.3.4 Power Within a Group 3.3.5 Dealing with Conflict 3.3.6 Managing Group Processes 3.4 Case Study 3.5 Tools Section Four: Leading the Organization-Creating a Dynamic Organization Which Delivers Ongoing Value 4.1 The Story So Far-Building Organizational Competence 4.2 Case Study 4.3 Solutions for the Situation 4.3.1 The 3P's to Success-Being Clear About What You Are Doing 4.3.2 Culture-Delivering the Culture That Supports Your Vision 4.3.3 Change, Change, Change 4.3.4 Organizational Agility 4.3.5 Organizational Sustainability 4.4 Case Study 4.5 Tools