BOOK REVIEW
Book Title: Enterprise Project Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Management by Projects
Author: Claude H. Maley
Publisher: Auerbach Publications
List Price: $120.00
Format: Hardcover, 258 pages
Publication Date: September 2023
ISBN: 97810034245671
Reviewer: Christine Evelyn Miyedzo Gwaze, PMP
Review Date: June 2024
Introduction
Claude H. Maley’s “Enterprise Project Management – A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Management by Projects” dives deep into managing projects within a business context. The book focuses on aligning projects with business goals and effectively managing change. It’s perfect for anyone involved in portfolio, program, and project management. Whether you’re a new or experienced project manager, a leader in your organization, or looking to improve project outcomes, this book equips you with the knowledge and skills to prepare for and successfully implement Enterprise Project Management.
Overview of Book’s Structure
The book is well-organized, covering important topics like organizational goals, program management, benefits realization, stakeholder engagement, and the role of the Project Management Office (PMO). Over 258 pages, the book takes a structured approach, starting with basic concepts and moving on to more complex ideas. Each chapter builds on the previous one, making it easy to follow and understand.
Highlights
Each highlight in this book provides crucial insights, from aligning projects with business goals to managing multiple programs and engaging stakeholders, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of successful project management.
- Achieving Organizational Goals: Emphasizes the importance of aligning projects with business objectives, ensuring each project supports the organization’s strategic vision.
- Management of Programs: Offers detailed insights on managing multiple related projects to achieve strategic benefits, highlighting the interconnected nature of program management.
- Benefits Realization Management: Focuses on tracking and realizing the benefits from projects, emphasizing the importance of measuring and delivering the expected value.
- Stakeholder Management and Engagement: Stresses the importance of engaging with stakeholders, understanding their needs, and managing their expectations to ensure project success.
- Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and the PMO: Explains how Project Portfolio Management and the PMO can ensure projects align with strategic goals, providing frameworks for effective oversight and governance.
Highlights: What I liked!
I liked how the book blends theory with practical applications. Maley does a great job of making complex ideas easy to understand and apply. The sections on Project Portfolio Management and the PMO’s role in ensuring project success are particularly insightful, offering valuable guidance on setting up and managing these functions effectively.
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How to cite this review: Gwaze, C. E. M. (2024). Enterprise Project Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Management by Projects, book review, PM World Journal, Vol. XIII, Issue VIII, August. Available online at https://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pmwj144-Aug2024-Gwaze-Enterprise-Project-Management-book-review.pdf
About the Reviewer
Christine Evelyn Miyedzo Gwaze
Irving, Texas, USA
Christine Evelyn Miyedzo Gwaze, BBA, PMP, CSM, CPO, SAFe® 6 Agilist, has over 15 years of professional experience in Software Development and IT project management, specializing in diverse industries. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Christine Evelyn Miyedzo Gwaze blends a rich African heritage with a Western education from Dallas Baptist University. Christine Evelyn Miyedzo Gwaze has held key roles, in various Fortune 500 organizations.
In addition to her professional achievements, Christine Evelyn Miyedzo Gwaze is dedicated to community outreach, serving as the Applied Community Outreach Social Impact Program Manager at PMI Dallas Chapter. She holds multiple certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CPO), Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM), and Generative AI for Project Managers, Data Landscape of GenAI for Project Managers, underscoring her commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Christine is also an active community volunteer and previous contributor to the PM World. She can be contacted at evelyngwa@gmail.com
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