Building Project-Management Centers of Excellence (With CD-ROM)

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Summary: A great value to organizations
Review: I found the book to have great value to organizations that are serious about successfully implementing project management within their organization. This book not only contains the blueprint for Project Management Centers of Excellence by effectively communicating theory and concepts, but also provides practical tools and templates. The framework of the methodology is flexible to assist organizations at any level of project management maturity. I would consider this publication to be an important part of any organization's management library.

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Summary: Great forms
Review: Our company was able to use the forms in the back of the book immediately to improve processes. The author did an excellent job of explaining the concepts an organization must follow to be successful. I was happy to learn the author was affiliated with the Project Management Body of Knowledge and the PMI organization which are standards our company strives to follow. Nice job Mr. Bolles.

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Summary: This book literally has something for everyone
Review: Over the last few years, the strategic management of corporate projects has been widely written about as a crucial requirement for current and future business success. Limited resources, lack of integration and sub-optimization must be abandoned for a more pragmatic, structured approach to leveraging a multitude of corporate, divisional and departmental projects which often cover research & development, capital expansion, new products/product lines and extensive process improvements. An executive or manager considering any "enterprise-level" project management effort within their company should carefully review Section One of Building PMCOE before undertaking or progressing. Dennis Bolles provides insight on why the strategic PM efforts (via a Center of Excellence) need to be established as a "unique business function" within an organization, rather than being an add-on to an existing function or department. Dennis Bolles provides a consultative approach with appropriate tools to support enterprise-wide project management efforts. This is not, however, a "one-size fits all" solution. The author "describes" key elements and processes needed for success, rather than prescribes them. Although the descriptions are fairly detailed, using the information provided in the book presumes a working knowledge/experience of project management to fully appreciate the important, but loosely integrated points.This book literally has something for everyone in the arena of project management offices:
·Strategic perspective and insight for top managers and executives to ponder,
·Practical tools and techniques to support a sound methodology, and
·Many useful examples to tailor for your organization's needs!