TABLE OF CONTENTS Firms and other organizations that successfully manage their projects are almost always characterized by exhibiting superior human resource capabilities, leadership, team building, and "people-oriented" practices. Section III contains a set of papers from researchers who have explored a variety of the unique practices of these effective project-focused enterprises.
Roland Gareis offers an update on his research looking at the behaviors and project management practices of successful companies. His work provides important guidelines for novice project-focused firms seeking to understand the scope of practices in which more experienced and effective project organizations routinely engage. Chapter 12 Competencies in the Project-Oriented Organization.
Francis Hartman presents his model that integrates the dimensions of trust between project contractors and their key stakeholders. Trust is shown to be the lynchpin that cements the ties between project-focused firms and clients. Properly addressed and handled, the creation and maintenance of a trust-based relationship is a key element for long-term company success. Chapter 13 The Role of TRUST in Project Management.
Edward Hoffman, Claire Kinlaw, and Dennis Kinlaw...
