Strategic Project Management Made Simple - 2nd Edition by Terry Schmidt (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Learn to plan and execute projects in any organization with this practical and insightful resource

The comprehensively updated and revised edition of Strategic Project Management Made Simple cements this series' status as the leading resource for anyone looking for step-by-step guidance on project design and action initiatives.

Written by celebrated management consultant Terry Schmidt, this book fully covers the necessity of systems thinking and the logical framework approach to solve today's challenging problems. Strategic Project Management Made Simple also includes:

• An expanded section on turning ideas, problems, and opportunities into projects
• A newly created chapter on managing your "inner game" to achieve project excellence
• Fresh case studies that cover how to pivot your business to meet changing needs
• A new approach, Iterating to Excellence, to create your Minimum Viable Project and produce solutions smoother and faster

Strategic Project Management Made Simple, Revised and Updated is an indispensable volume for leaders and workers seeking to transform their approach to planning, driving, and executing projects in their organizations.

From the Back Cover

Praise for STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT MADE SIMPLE

"A much stronger focus on implementation is urgently needed in this change-driven world, where most fundamentals of the past 50 years have been disrupted. Terry's book is the perfect guide to help you and your organization navigate through this new reality successfully."
--Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, Former Global Chairman, Project Management Institute; Co-founder, Strategy Implementation Institute

Terry has made a valuable contribution to worldwide project management with this second edition. Today's project leaders need a holistic and strategic approach to enable project management success in this world of complexity and change."
--Jesús Martínez-Almela, former President, International Project Management Association

This is the book to read if you are serious about approaching projects from a strategic perspective. I have hundreds of project management books in my personal reference library, and this one quickly ascended to the top of my list. Bottom line: Terry may well have created the PM book that will stand the test of time!"
--Lee R. Lambert, a founder of the PMI original PMP Certification, and a PMI Fellow

"This book reveals what may be the best kept secret in project management. I love how it connects the strategic purpose of a project to the nuts and bolts of execution in a clear, consistent format. Every project business case should include a Logical Framework. This powerful technique is the missing link in project design."
--Eric Verzuh, author, The Fast-Forward MBA in Project Management; President, The Versatile Company

"This book is a fantastic resource for any leader who wants to gain more control of their projects' strategy and execution. This simple framework will guide executives on the critical questions they should ask to lead successful projects--highly recommended!"
--Hassan Osman, PMO Director, Cisco; author, Project Kickoff

"Terry's book has served as a blueprint for implementing change in our nonprofit organization and establishing our very first PMO. His simple and accessible approach made it possible for our managers to begin thinking and planning strategically to accomplish our most important goals."
--David Sheppard, Director of Business Systems and Project Management, The Navigators

"My teams love this methodology and are actively applying these concepts to projects and programs that improve national security. This approach makes strategy simple, practical, and actionable. I recommend this to any leader who faces big challenges and wants to make a greater impact."
--Tammy P. Taylor, Former Chief Operating Officer, National Security Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

"Terry's humor and life experience add a dimension to this topic not usually found in business strategy books. Not only does he offer a simple and effective approach to planning and achieving results, but he also recognizes that a project leader's self-mastery skill set plays a huge role in leading teams to project success. This is a very human book."
--Susan S. Radwan, President, Association for Strategic Planning, 2021-22

"Great project management is the 'superpower' that turns vision into reality, but it is rarely taught well, if at all. Terry's book is a refreshing return to common sense, providing simple tools and a common language to help teams increase their impact."
--Deepa Prahalad, Design Strategist; co-author, Predictable Magic; Thinkers50 India

About the Author

TERRY DEAN SCHMIDT is an internationally recognized management consultant who assists organizations with strategy, productivity, and profit. He has over 30 years of experience as an executive, educator, and strategy coach helping leaders in 42 countries across the globe turn their strategies into projects that succeed. He is the founder of Seattle-based ManagementPro.com.