The 12 Pillars of Project Excellence: A Lean Approach to Improving Project Results
- 9h 4m
- Adil F. Dalal
- CRC Press
- 2012
Asking tough questions about the current state of project management, The 12 Pillars of Project Excellence: A Lean Approach to Improving Project Results provides groundbreaking techniques to achieve excellence in project leadership that can result in six sigma type results or failure-free projects. It unveils novel solutions and breakthrough concepts—including project culture analysis, the five powers of project leadership, the power of visualization, the science of simplicity, dynamic risk leadership, and dynamic project failures analysis—to help you chart the most efficient path to the pinnacle of project leadership.
The author provides the cutting-edge methods based on decades of personal practical experience, valuable lessons learned, and authoritative insights gained from leading over 300 projects to successful conclusions. This book will not only transform your approach to project management, but will also provide you with the tools to develop effective leaders and consistently achieve exceptional business results.
About the Author
Adil Dalal is the CEO of Pinnacle Process Solutions International. Mr. Dalal is a keynote speaker, author and an internationally recognized expert and thought leader in project leadership and Lean/Advanced Flow Technology. He is well known for pioneering several key advances in project leadership and in Lean, including Lean Project leadership™, iLean technology, Holistic Model (Lean + iLean) and lean4kids. Mr. Dalal’s mission is to focus on enhancing the value of the appreciating assets and optimizing the human potential in addition to developing the necessary technical skills for ensuring the long term success of individuals and corporations.
Mr. Dalal holds several degrees: a MS in Engineering Management, a MS in Mechanical Engineering, and a BS in Automotive Engineering. Additionally, he holds numerous certifications, including a Certified Project Manager (PMP), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Certified Lean Bronze Professional (LBC). He is also a Certified Executive Coach.
Mr. Dalal has leveraged his expertise in Project Leadership and in Advanced Flow Technology to increase the performance of organizations around the world. His mastery has made Mr. Dalal a sought after strategic business partner and executive coach as he continues to drive excellence by implementing strategies for growth and long-term success.
In this Book
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Foreword
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Introduction
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Pillar I—Be a Project Leader
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Pillar II—Create a Balanced Project Organization Structure
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Pillar III—Delight the Customers with Project Vision Statement
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Pillar IV—Sign the Charter
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Pillar V—Diffuse Your Passion
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Pillar VI—Simplify Projects Eliminate All Non-Value-Added Items from Projects
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Pillar VII—Minimize Meeticide™
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Pillar VIII—Take Risks but Do the Math Beforehand
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Pillar IX—Decode and Shield Your Data
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Pillar X—Learn from Failures
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Pillar XI—Make Projects Less Stressful
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Pillar XII—Invest in Your Appreciating Assets
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Summary of 12 Pillars
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Conclusions—The 12 Pillars of Project Excellence
