Advancing Human Resource Project Management (eBook)

Richard J. Klimoski, Beverly Dugan, Carla Messikomer, Francois Chiocchio (Herausgeber)

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2014 | 1. Auflage
592 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
9781118893968 (ISBN)

Infos

Get real-world solutions and evidence-based guidelines for HR
project management challenges

Tackling major human resources management projects can be
daunting, but now you can learn from the lessons of HR
professionals who have encountered roadblocks or challenges in
similar contexts. Advancing Human Resource Project
Management is an in-depth, thoughtful resource that highlights
the knowledge and experience of those who have undertaken large HR
projects. This guide illustrates what worked and what didn't, with
a focus on evidence and real-world cases to illuminate effective
strategies and solutions. Each chapter presents empirical findings
complemented by professional judgment and wisdom from human
resource management professionals well-versed in global business
environments.

Advancing Human Resource Project Management recognizes
the importance of context, addresses the practical and professional
implications of managing HR management projects in different
industry sectors, and provides comprehensive coverage on
implementing global development programs and project initiation and
planning. Ideal for global Industrial and Organizational Psychology
faculty and practitioners, graduate students, and, especially, HR
professionals, this resource uncovers the best evidence-based
practices available today for effective HR project management
strategies. The book includes:

* An emphasis on the implications and challenges of providing
solutions for HR business problems on a global scale

* Real-world cases and firsthand professional experiences with
summaries of knowledge gained from research and practice

* Advice on tackling challenges inherent in various stages of a
project

* Expertise and counsel from HR professionals familiar with large
projects and from those who study and work in the field of project
management

Let this comprehensive resource guide your approach to
initiating and managing large HR projects. With solid, empirical
evidence and relatable case studies, Advancing Human Resource
Project Management is the ideal professional companion for
those looking to strengthen their project techniques, project
leadership, and management skills.

Autor

RICHARD J. KLIMOSKI, Ph.D., holds a dual appointment as both Professor of Psychology and Professor of Management in the School of Management at George Mason University. He co-authored Research Companion to the Dysfunctional Workplace: Management Challenges and Symptoms. BEVERLY A. DUGAN, Ph.D., recently retired from the Human Resources Research Organization, where she was a Vice President and Division Director. She is currently an independent consultant with a focus on leadership and organizational development. CARLA MESSIKOMER, Ph.D., is Manager, Academic Resources at the Project Management Institute, where she directs the organization's sponsored research program. FRANÇOIS CHIOCCHIO, Ph.D., is Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management professor at University of Ottawa's Telfer School of Management. Dr. Chiocchio is certified as a Project Management Professional.

Inhalt

List of Tables and Figures xiii

Foreword xvii

About the Editors xxi

About the Contributors xxiii

1 Introduction 1

Richard J. Klimoski, Beverly A. Dugan, Carla Messikomer, and
François Chiocchio

Section One: Case Studies: Context Matters 15

2 Redesigning Microsoft's High Potential Development
Experience 17

Shannon Wallis

3 Litigation-Driven Human Resource Management Changes 48

Suzanne Tsacoumis and Michelle Davis King

4 Project A: Five Keys to Management and Scientific Success
73

Michael G. Rumsey and Paul A. Gade

5 Managing Critical Assessment and Development Components of a
Global Leadership Development Program 105

Robin Cohen, Lisa Littrell, Seymour Adler, and Lorraine
Stomski

Section Two: Fundamentals: Transferable Wisdom 133

6 Preparing for an HR Project 135

Ren Nygren and Scott Erker

7 Project Initiation 152

Reid Klion and Julia Bayless

8 Planning and Organizing 178

Monique Aubry

9 Effective HR Project Execution: Understanding Project, Team,
and Stakeholder Issues 206

Peter A. Hausdorf, Stephen D. Risavy, and Philip E.
Hunter

10 Contracts Administration for HR Practitioners 238

Macie Paynter, Kerri Ferstl, and Ryan O'Leary

11 Maintaining Security 271

Lucas Kuhlmann

Section Three: Applications: Strategic Issues 291

12 Managing in a Global Environment 293

Terry Cooke-Davies

13 The Development of Project Management Skills 313

Beverly A. Dugan

14 Leading and Managing Projects: Insights from the HR Quadriad
350

Karin Bredin and Jonas Söderlund

15 Toward a Comprehensive Project Stakeholder Management
Approach for HR Projects 383

Martina Huemann and Dagmar Zuchi

16 The Four Cs of Human Resource Project Teams: Context,
Configuration, Cycles, and Challenges 425

François Chiocchio and Peter A. Hausdorf

17 Knowledge Management in the Project Context: What It Means
for HR Projects 467

François Chiocchio, Carla Messikomer, and Christian
Dagenais

18 Ethics and Governance in the Temporary Organization 489

Ralf Müller

Section Four: Conclusion 513

19 HR Project Cases, Fundamentals and Applications: Lessons
Learned and Other Advancements 515

Richard J. Klimoski, Beverly A. Dugan, Carla Messikomer, and
François Chiocchio

Name Index 532

Subject Index 541

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 23.7.2014
• Reihe/Serie: J-B SIOP Professional Practice Series
• Reihe/Serie: J-B SIOP Professional Practice Series
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Personalwesen
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management
• Schlagworte: Business & Management • Human Resource Management • Organisationsentwicklung • Organizational Development • Personalmanagement • Wirtschaft u. Management
• ISBN-13: 9781118893968 / 9781118893968