Managing public sector projects : a strategic framework for success in an era of downsized government

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Managing public sector projects : a strategic framework for success in an era of downsized government

David S. Kassel

(American Society for Public Administration series in public administration and public policy)

CRC Press, c2010

  • : hardback

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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内容説明

Filling a gap in project management literature, Managing Public Sector Projects: A Strategic Framework for Success in an Era of Downsized Government supplies managers and administrators-at all levels of government-with expert guidance on all aspects of public sector project management. From properly allocating risks in drafting contracts to dealing with downsized staffs and privatized services, this book clearly explains the technical concepts and the political issues involved. In line with the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) and the PMBOK (R) Guide. David S. Kassel establishes a framework those in the public sector can follow to ensure the success of their public projects and programs. He supplies more than 30 real-life examples to illustrate the concepts behind the framework-including reconstruction projects in Iraq, the Big Dig project in Boston, local sewer system and library construction projects, and software technology. This authoritative resource provides strategic recommendations for effective planning, execution, and maintenance of public projects. It also: Highlights the differences between managing projects in the public sector versus the private sector Explains how to scrutinize costs, performance claims, and the backgrounds of prospective contractors Presents key safeguards that should be included in all contracts with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and other service providers Details the basics of project cost estimation, design and scheduling, and how to hold contractors responsible for meeting established project standards In an age of downsized government and in the face of a general distrust of public service, this book is a dependable guide for avoiding management practices that are common to projects that fail and for adopting the practices common to projects that succeed in terms of cost, schedule, and quality.

目次

Preface Introduction Introducing Public Sector Project Management Public Sector Project Management - Getting Beyond the Confusion What are Public Projects? What is Public Sector Project Management? Financing Public Projects Project Versus Program and General Management Who are the Public Sector Project Managers? A Strategic Framework for Public Sector Project Management Framework Element 1: Starting with the Right Plan Framework Element 2: Selecting the Right Agents Framework Element 3: Entering into the Right Agreements Framework Element 4: Monitoring and Controlling the Project Execution Framework Element 5: Maintaining Active Involvement in the Operation and Maintenance of the Asset or Assets Created by the Project Placing the Strategic Management Framework in Context Project Planning - Part 1: Getting the Concept Right Getting it Right: The Preliminary Steps of Public Sector Project Planning Concluding the Preliminary Project Planning Phase with a Feasibility Study Project Planning - Part 2: Developing and Refining the Process The Project Accountability Structure Establishing the Right Project Internal Control Structure The GAO's Five Standards for Internal Controls Developing Clear Project Specifications Concluding the Intermediate Planning Stage Project Planning - Part 3: Finalizing the Process Developing the Project Schedule Refining Project Cost and Risk Estimates Pulling Together the Planning Steps Selecting the Best Agents - Part 1: Building the Project Team Who is on the Project Mangement Team? What are the Team Dynamics? Selecting the Best Agents - Part 2: Contractors and Consultants Procuring Contractors and Consultants Public Sector Procurement Rules Key Characteristics of a Successful Procurement System Selecting the Best Agents: Putting it all Together Enacting Advantageous Agreements The Essential Elements of Contracts Allocating Contract Risks Clear Scopes of Work Controlling Public Projects Measuring Project Progress Evaluating and Correcting Project Problems Keeping Stakeholders Informed of the Project's Progress Project Closeout and Beyond Final Steps in the Closeout Process The Project or Program Operational Stage Maintaining Public Projects over the Long Term Conclusion Appendices References

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