BOOK REVIEW
Book Title: Seven Steps to Strategy Execution: Integrating Portfolios, Programs, Projects and People for Organizational Performance
Author: J. Kent Crawford
Publisher: PM Solutions
List Price: $31.00
Format: softcover, 315 pages
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 1-929576-25-0
Reviewer: Johnnie Bush, PMP
Review Date: June 2024
Introduction
This book is a great guide to understand how to properly align your organizations vision, goals, etc to an effective framework that falls under the foundation of project management principles.
Overview of Book’s Structure
The book’s structure had a well put together flow of establishing the SPM (Strategic Performance Management) framework and how to lay the groundwork for organizational change. This book hits at every level of an organization to effectively integrate change with metrics for any type of company & industry.
Highlights
Strategic Performance Management! I enjoyed the models and frameworks referenced throughout the book. This was my first time seeing these explained and the context was in great detail that was very easy to follow. The level of detail of this framework was new to me and I will take this one throughout my career. This should be a book for all looking to grow into leadership roles throughout their careers. This can be any area of a company not just project management, which is explained in the seven key areas.
Highlights: What I liked!
As a PMP, the program/project management frameworks were highlighted effectively where it will be fairly easy to pick up if I didn’t have my certification. Portfolio management is relatively new as well, but I really like the “Have You Asked These Questions?” example which asked quick questions to determine how a company is managing a portfolio. This was easy to digest and I will definitely take these with me further in my professional development.
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How to cite this review: Bush, J. (2024). Seven Steps to Strategy Execution: Integrating Portfolios, Programs, Projects and People for Organizational Performance, book review, PM World Journal, Vol. XIII, Issue VIII, August. Available online at https://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pmwj144-Aug2024-Bush-seven-steps-to-strategy-execution-book-review.pdf
About the Reviewer
Johnnie Bush
Dallas, Texas, USA
Johnnie Bush is a Strategic Senior Project Manager with 12+ years’ experience in driving complex projects to success (across automotive, construction, digital & complex engineered environments). With a strong background in electrical engineering (University of Toledo) and an MBA (University of Cincinnati), he blends technical expertise with strategic insight. He’s passionate about delivering high-quality results and optimizing operations. Mr. Bush received his PMP certification on March 15th, 2024 to further enhance his skills and career.
Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, he currently lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife Roquel and their dog Maxine. He is an active member of the PMI Dallas Chapter & the PMI organization. Johnie enjoys fitness activities with his wife (biking, running, spin class, flag football, basketball & yoga).
He can be contacted at Bushj7@mail.uc.edu
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