Roger Jones, Neil Murray
Change, Strategy and Projects at Work provides a working insight into the nature of change, the formulation of strategy and the implementation of change through projects in the workplace. It is a `how to´ book with real practical application, containing the tools, techniques, advice and guidance you need to analyse organisational context, develop a strategic plan and manage a project.
To help you in leading change and creating opportunities for yourself and your organisation, the book takes an integrated approach to managing change, developing strategy and project management, and covers:
* How strategic objectives are chosen, promoting awareness of the wider organisational context and the strategic planning process
* The knowledge, tools, techniques and confidence needed to act as a change agent
* The skills, competencies and other attributes needed to improve your employability
The book is ideal as a dip-in guide for professional development, a self-study resource or a textbook for formal courses on change, strategy and project management in a work context. It is used to support the Open University´s undergraduate course ICTs, Change and Projects at Work (T226).
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* How strategic objectives are chosen, promoting awareness of the wider organisational context and the strategic planning process
* The knowledge, tools, techniques and confidence needed to act as a change agent
* The skills, competencies and other attributes needed to improve your employability
Change, Strategy and Projects at Work provides a working insight into the nature of change, the formulation of strategy and the implementation of change through projects in the workplace. It is a `how to´ book with real practical application, containing the tools, techniques, advice and guidance you need to analyse organisational context, develop a strategic plan and manage a project.To help you in leading change and creating opportunities for yourself and your organisation, the book takes an integrated approach to managing change, developing strategy and project management, and covers:* How strategic objectives are chosen, promoting awareness of the wider organisational context and the strategic planning process* The knowledge, tools, techniques and confidence needed to act as a change agent* The skills, competencies and other attributes needed to improve your employabilityThe book is ideal as a dip-in guide for professional development, a self-study resource or a textbook for formal courses on change, strategy and project management in a work context. It is used to support the Open University´s undergraduate course ICTs, Change and Projects at Work (T226).
1. The nature of Change; 2. So What's the strategy?; 3. Implementing change through project work; 4. Project initiation and definition; 5. Project planning; 6. Project implementation; 7. Project closure and evaluation; 8. Learning and looking forward
Offers a working insight into the nature of change, the formulation of strategy and the implementation of change through projects in the workplace. This book takes an integrated approach to managing change, developing strategy and project management.
Change, Strategy and Projects at Work provides a working insight into the nature of change, the formulation of strategy and the implementation of change through projects in the workplace. It is a 'how to' book with real practical application, containing the tools, techniques, advice and guidance you need to analyse organisational context, develop a strategic plan and manage a project.
To help you in leading change and creating opportunities for yourself and your organisation, the book takes an integrated approach to managing change, developing strategy and project management, and covers:
* How strategic objectives are chosen, promoting awareness of the wider organisational context and the strategic planning process
* The knowledge, tools, techniques and confidence needed to act as a change agent
* The skills, competencies and other attributes needed to improve your employability
The book is ideal as a dip-in guide for professional development, a self-study resource or a textbook for formal courses on change, strategy and project management in a work context. It is used to support the Open University's undergraduate course ICTs, Change and Projects at Work (T226).
Klappentext
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are important drivers and enablers of change in the workplace. This book develops the project-working skills that are needed to deliver change in the workplace. It explains how to apply them to suitable areas of work.
"Change, Strategy and Projects in the Workplace" improves understanding and appreciation of the continuing necessity and impact of change on individuals and their organizations. This approach provides benefits to an organization as well as developing skills that are valued in the workplace.
* Gain an understanding of how Information and Communication Technologies both drive and enable change in the workplace
* Apply the skills and knowledge gained to your own project involving the use of ICTs and associated business systems in your workplace
* Develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in project working, such as planning and organising, problem solving, showing initiative, adaptability and flexibility.
