Project Management for Research and Development: Guiding Innovation for Positive R&D Outcomes

פרטים

Today's leading organizations recognize the importance of research and development (R&D) to maintain and grow market share. If companies want to survive into the future, they must accelerate their R&D-to-market cycles or find themselves behind the competition. Project Management for Research and Development: Guiding Innovation for Positive R&D Outcomes explains how to apply proven project management methods to obtain positive outcomes in R&D and innovation projects. It addresses the specific factors companies must consider when using project management to scope, define, and manage R&D projects. It also offers best practices and case studies that illustrate actual applications of theory. This book details methods to help readers optimize results in R&D through the use of structured processes derived from the project management field and other complementary disciplines. Each chapter includes diagrams, surveys, checklists, and question-answer forms to guide readers in determining where their activity falls along a project spectrum and to help them structure their own R&D project. The methods presented in this book can easily be applied to innovation projects and creative endeavors. As there are limited sources of information on how to utilize project management methodology effectively in these types of projects, this book is an ideal resource for anyone looking to add structure and proven methods to enable R&D, innovation, and other creative activities.

מידע נוסף

מידע נוסף
עמודים	517
פורמט	Hardback
ISBN10	1466596295
יצא לאור ב	London
תאריך יציאה לאור	4 באוג׳ 2014
תוכן עניינים	Project Management Approaches Nature of Projects Formality of Project Management Formal Project Semiformal Project Informal Project Traditional Project Management Scope Deliverables/Outcomes Requirements Approach Organization Schedule Budget Risk Management Performance Measurement Communications Flexible Project Management Types of Flexible Development Key Components Program Management Portfolio Management The Hierarchy of Project versus Program versus Portfolio Management Apply Now Life Cycle Approach to Project Management Life Cycle Approach and R&D Research Phase Development Phase Control Phase Apply Now Case Study: Explorers Connect8 Website Development Project Background Life Cycle Perspective Project Management Scope Deliverables/Outcomes Requirements Approach Organization Schedule Budget Risks and Mitigation Plan Performance Management Communications Outcomes Critical Branch Points Leadership Lessons Learned Case Analysis Key Point Summary Key Concepts Key Terms Apply Now References Project Management as an Enabler Traditional Project Management R&D Project Management Disciplines That Complement Project Management Flexible Methods Spiral Development Agile Method Management Frameworks Scrum Unified Process Dynamic Systems Development Method Product Lifecycle Management Apply Now Systems Engineering Systems Engineering Management Processes Systems Engineering Technical Processes Industrial Engineering Complementary Disciplines' Value on R&D Projects Apply Now Driving Innovation with Project Management Case Study: The Design, Build, and Flight Test of a MIG-31 Model Aircraft Background Life Cycle Perspective Design Initial Build Flight Test #1 Flight Test #2 Flight Test #3 Project Management Project Integration and Systems Engineering Challenges Outcomes Lessons Learned Selected R&D Challenges Selected Programmatic Challenges Case Analysis Key Point Summary Key Concepts Key Terms Apply Now References Bounding the Creative Spaces Elements of R&D Research Research Methods Apply Now Typical Steps in Research Development Development Methods Typical Steps in Development R&D Projects versus Other Projects Elements of Innovation Innovation versus Other Types of Projects Innovation versus R&D Innovation versus Invention Innovation versus Creative Projects Project Management Approach for R&D R&D Project Leadership Special Considerations: Project Leadership R&D Project Definition R&D Project Plan: Project Definition Special Considerations: Project Definition R&D Project Planning. R&D Project Plan: Project Planning Special Considerations: Project Planning R&D Project Controls Special Considerations: Project Controls Project Management Approach for Innovation Innovation Project Leadership Innovation Project Definition Innovation Project Planning Innovation Project Controls Case Study: Mars Environmental Capability Assessment (MECA) Project Background Life Cycle Perspective Project Management Outcomes Lessons Learned Selected R&D Challenges Selected Programmatic Challenges (Lessons Learned) Case Analysis Key Point Summary Key Concepts Key Terms Apply Now References Measuring Success Defining Success Essential Foundations Project Manager Communications Project Baseline Definitions of Success across Disciplines Types of Measurements Measures versus Metrics Governance Change Management Configuration Management Trend and Variance Analysis Technical Performance Schedule Performance Budget Performance Risk Management Resources Allocation Outcomes Test, Verification, and Validation Reviews Management Reviews Audit Reviews Information Reviews Peer Reviews Requirements Reviews Design Reviews Verification Reviews Phase, Decision Point, or Gate Reviews After-Action, Retrospective, Reflective, and Postmortem Reviews Quality Quality Metrics Quality Inspection and Audit Benchmarking Statistical Modeling and Analysis Quality Controls Quality Tools Technical Readiness Case Study: Trekking the Planet-Bringing Geography to Life Background Life Cycle Perspective Project Management Defining the Scope Develop the Objectives Identify the Requirements Outline the Deliverables Develop the Schedule Develop the Budget Develop Risks and Mitigation Plan Develop a Contingency Plan Critical Branch Points Outcomes Lessons Learned Case Analysis Key Point Summary Key Concepts Key Terms Apply Now References Building Blocks to Success Key Objectives Measurements for Different Project Types Basic and Applied Research Measures Development Measures Innovation Measures Production Measures Apply Now Measures Measurements for R&D Projects Essential Measurements Implementing the Techniques Metrics for R&D Apply Now Measuring R&D Performance Documentation Budget and Schedule Outcomes Apply Now Change and Configuration Management Risk Management Reviews Quality Leadership Communications Case Study: Flower Circles and Watercolours Project Background Life Cycle Perspective Project Management Defining the Scope Develop the Objectives Identify the Requirements Outline the Deliverables Develop the Schedule Develop the Budget Develop Risks and Mitigation Plan Critical Branch Points Outcomes Defining Success Types of Measures Used Governance Trends and Variances Test, Verification, and Validation Reviews Quality Controlled Progression Leadership Communications Lessons Learned Case Analysis Key Point Summary Key Concepts Key Terms Apply Now References Overcoming Obstacles Risk Management Risk Management Processes Risk Management Plan Risk at the Project Level Identification of Risk Risk Assessment Responses Mitigation Monitoring and Change Control Apply Now Risk at the Program Level Risk at the Portfolio Level Compiling Assessing Downselecting Apply Now Essential Risk Management for R&D R&D Risk Plan and Approach R&D Risk Decision Support R&D Risk Responses and Mitigation R&D Risk Monitoring and Change Control Case Study: LEGO (R) Mindstorms (R) Background Life Cycle Perspective Project Management Defining the Scope Develop the Objectives Identify the Requirements Outline the Deliverables Develop the Project Schedule Develop the Budget Develop Risks and Mitigation Plan Critical Branch Points Outcomes Defining Success Types of Measures Used Governance Trends and Variances Test, Verification, and Validation Reviews Quality Controlled Progression Leadership Communications Lessons Learned Case Analysis Key Point Summary Key Concepts Key Terms Apply Now References Facilitating the Creative Team Leading the R&D Team R&D Project Management The Leadership Role Apply Now The Management Role Managing the Workforce Staff Selection and Diversity Team Building Activities Objectives Alignment Workforce Sharing Team Evolution Apply Now Optimizing the R&D Output Organizational Alignment Learning Environment Free Time Free Speech Focus on Outcomes Creative Physical Environment Performance Incentives Apply Now Accountability and Responsibility Commitment Responsibility Fortitude Project Management for Specific Disciplines Researcher or Scientist R&D Artistic R&D Engineer R&D Software R&D Case Study: Adventure Day Camps on the Shores of Lake Grapevine Background Life Cycle Perspective Project Management Defining the Scope Develop the Objectives Identify the Requirements Outline the Deliverables Develop the Project Schedule Develop the Budget Develop Risks and Mitigation Plan Critical Branch Points Outcomes Defining Success Types of Measures Used Governance Trends and Variances Test, Verification, and Validation Reviews Quality Controlled Progression Leadership Communications Lessons Learned Case Analysis Key Point Summary Key Concepts Key Terms Apply Now References Process Steps for the R&D Project Project Fit, Alignment, and Approach (Steps 1 and 2) Elements of Complementary Disciplines (Step 3) Facilitate the Type of R&D Project (Step 4) Project Management and Systems Engineering Documents (Steps 5 and 6) Project Baseline and Measurements (Step 7) Active Management (Step 8) Mitigate Risks and Seize Opportunities (Step 9) Facilitate and Support the R&D Team (Step 10) Bibliography Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Index
זמן אספקה	21 ימי עסקים