"The Art of Technical Program Leading Complex Projects" is an extensive and practical guidebook that provides valuable strategies and insights for managing technical programs successfully.
The book covers an extensive range of topics that are essential for managing programs effectively. The book begins by exploring the roles, responsibilities, and challenges of TPM. It then discusses how to define program scope and develop a comprehensive plan, identify and manage program risks and issues, and implement effective communication strategies for program success. The book also emphasizes the importance of building and managing high-performing program teams, incorporating agile principles in technical programs, and using technical tools and techniques for TPM success. Additionally, the book discusses measuring program performance through metrics, KPIs, and dashboards, program governance, stakeholder engagement, and alignment, managing change and adapting to uncertainty in technical programs, vendor management and outsourcing, budgeting and resource allocation, managing security and privacy in technical programs, managing multiple technical programs concurrently, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in technical programs, leading innovation in technical programs from ideation to implementation, and a case study on implementing technical program management principles in software development. By covering such an extensive range of topics, the book provides a comprehensive guide for technical program managers to manage their programs efficiently and effectively.
What sets this book apart is the inclusion of real-world examples and relatable anecdotes to illustrate key points that help readers understand the concepts better and making the book both engaging and informative.
As a result, " The Art of Technical Program Leading Complex Projects" is a must-read for anyone seeking to excel in technical program management, and it serves as an invaluable resource for aspiring TPMs looking to succeed in challenging project environments.