Radical Project Management By Rob Thomsett

Throughout both IT and business, project management is undergoing a profound paradigm shift — from rigid and mechanistic approaches derived from the engineering and construction industries, to dynamic and flexible approaches that anticipate rapid change in techlogy, organizations and development approaches. In eXtreme Project Management, world-rewned project management expert Rob Thomsett presents the first one-stop guide to these powerful, radical new project management techniques. Thomsett’s invative Extreme Project Management techniques look outward to stakeholders, management and clients, and involve them heavily in the project management process. Thomsett introduces creative new processes such as RAP (RApid Planning) sessions; shows how to facilitate open rather than closed planning; and demonstrates how to integrate risk management and quality without diminishing the flexibility today’s projects demand. Above all, eXtreme Project Management teaches you how to align trust, creativity, openness, and fun with a relentless focus on realizing project benefits and maximizing business value.