eXtreme Project Management
Using Leadership, Principles, and Tools to Deliver Value in the Face of Volatility
by:
Doug DeCarlo
Summary:
The book provides a comprehensive framework for managing complex and uncertain projects, emphasizing leadership, flexibility, and customer value. It introduces innovative principles and practical tools designed to handle the challenges of high-change and high-stakes projects, guiding project managers to deliver results effectively in volatile environments.
Key points:
1. Flexible Project Model: DeCarlo suggests using a flexible, iterative project management approach called eXtreme Project Management (XPM) to handle uncertainty and change, instead of the rigid traditional "waterfall" method.
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