Metrics for Project Management

Metrics for Project Management: A Formalized Approach describes a comprehensive set of project management metrics in an easy-to-read format. Through a unique presentation of metrics through the categories of "things," "people," and "enterprise," you'll learn how metrics can:• Guide you toward informed decisions• Help the enterprise recognize the sum of its collective capabilities• Ensure that plans for producing and delivering products and services are consistently realistic, achievable, and attainable• Link the efforts of individual team members with the overall success of the project• Indirectly promote teamwork and improve team moraleThis methodical, logical approach to metrics will help you:• Gauge the success of the project team through specific tools• Assess the motivation, performance, and behavior of team members• Assess organizational capabilities and collective project management performance• Handle enterprise issues: project management maturity, competency, and project portfolio management• Establish a metrics program• Select metrics and implement schedulesClear and easy to understand, this book is a valuable guide to using these powerful techniques for performance improvement. With immense potential benefits, Metrics for Project Management is a smart investment for any organization.