Thinking and Acting as a Great Programme Manager

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-viii

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2. Introduction

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-2

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   2. Programme management

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      Pages 3-16

   3. Programme management competence research

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      Pages 17-32

3. Introduction to the chapters on the individual attributes

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 33-34

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   2. Relationship between Self and Work

      1. Granularity of focus

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         Pages 36-47

      2. Emotional attachment

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         Pages 48-58

      3. Disposition for action

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         Pages 59-69

      4. Approach to role plurality

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         Pages 70-81

   3. Relationship between Self and Others

      1. Engagement with team

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         Pages 83-94

      2. Approach to conflict and divergence

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         Pages 95-109

      3. Development and support

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         Pages 110-120

      4. Purpose of inquiry

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         Pages 121-133

      5. Expectations of others

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         Pages 134-144

   4. Relationship between Self and Programme Environment

      1. Adaptive intent

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         Pages 146-157

      2. Awareness of organizational constraints

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         Pages 158-169

      3. Approach to risk

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         Pages 170-179

      4. Approach to communications

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         Pages 180-191

      5. Approach to governance

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         Pages 192-203

      6. Attitude to scope

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         Pages 204-214

This book is based on research into programme management competence conducted by Cranfield School of Management and SP Associates. It brings cutting-edge thinking on a subject of great relevance to professionals and senior managers, providing useful advice on the practice of programme management, and the performance of that role in organizations.

• management
• Manager
• organization
• programme manager
• competence research

'This is an important book for anyone serious about programme management, from the authority on the topic' Dr. Brian Hobbs, Project Management Research Chair, University of Quebec, Montreal

'The book is a must read for all those involved in project and programme management, CEOs and Department Managers.' Kelven Spratling, Director Delivery Management, SAP (UK) Ltd

'This book does far more than provide the promised challenges and insights aimed at helping programme managers in their work. It is also an invaluable source of information for senior managers keen to recruit the people most likely to deliver benefits to the organisation via complex change initiatives.' Anne-Marie Byrne, Project Executive on the Managing Successful Programmes Refresh (2007 Edition)

SERGIO PELLEGRINELLI is a Director of SP Associates and a Visiting Fellow at Cranfield School of Management (UK).  He is an experienced consultant and management development professional specialising in programme management, strategy and organisational development, and works for a number of international corporations.  He has conducted research on programme management competence, programme practices and the effects of organisational factors on the performance of programme management work.  He has also written on strategy development and implementation, and the role and influence of management consultants.
 
Sergio holds a BSc in Econometrics, and an MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics, an MBA from London Business School, and a PhD from Cranfield School of Management.

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