Advancing Human Resource Project Management
The best available research evidence and case-derived wisdom can be transferred across HRM contexts. In Advancing Human Resource Project Management, the experts describe what works across the board for HR projects. There is considerable value in learning the ropes from high-profile experts who are in the thick of human resource management at firms like Microsoft, Bank of America, and Sodexo. Combine this with insights from leading HR scholars and summaries of the most important research findings on each topic, and the result is a text that will deliver on its promise to advance HRM, both in-house and globally.
Project management in a human resources context requires a tremendous orchestration of people, resources, and functions. The potential benefits are just as tremendous. That's why Advancing Human Resource Project Management is such a welcome addition to the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Professional Practice Series.
This book pushes HR project management into the future with a consideration of today's most pressing strategic issues. Among the topics that forward-looking project leaders need to understand in every phase of a project: global project management, managing stakeholders, project leadership and teams, developing project managers, knowledge management, and ethics and governance. Advancing Human Resource Project Management devotes a chapter to each, assembling a framework for bringing the project management knowledge-base to bear on the world of HR.
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.
Richard J. Klimoski
Business & Management Human Resource Management Organisationsentwicklung Organizational Development Personalmanagement Wirtschaft u. Management