Team development for high-tech project managers
This unique volume is the first to go beyond the theory of team dynamics and project management to present real world applications. The culmination of years of experience and research, the book describes practical techniques for building successful high performance project teams using actual examples from high tech companies. A concise guide for both new and experienced managers, this valuable resource enables you to: select the right projects for your organization; reduce the time needed for team development and productive operation; learn motivational and retention strategies for technical p
1 online resource (xiii, 213 pages) : illustrations
9781580535519, 9781580531344, 1580535518, 1580531342
50850899
Project-management principles
An introduction to managing technical projects and project participants
Definition of a project
Definition of project management
Definition of a team
Role of the project manager
The project life cycle
Project management processes
Project-requirements development
Project selection
Project initiation
Requirements-definition cycle
Pitfalls of requirements definition
Types of teams
What is a team?
Functional teams
Self-directed teams
Cross-functional teams
Hybrid teams
Critical success factors for teams
Stages of team development
Birth
Exploration
Discovery
Performance
Completion
Communication systems for teams in a technical environment
Formal systems
Informal systems
Internal team communication
Communication with the outside world
Motivation systems for technical teams
Motivational theory
Monetary compensation
Awards and recognition
Creative motivational methods
Quality of life
Inspiring innovation
High-tech project teams and quality
A brief history of the quality movement
Planning for project quality
The cost of quality
Tools to measure quality
Negotiation strategies for high-tech project managers
Negotiation basics
Hardball tactics
Preparation for negotiation
Determining success
Listening skills
Conflict resolution
Why conflict exists
Conditions that lead to conflict
Dealing with conflict
Bases of power