{"product_id":"program-management-complexity-ginger-levin-9781439851111","title":"Program Management Complexity: A Competency Model","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough complexity is a phenomenon that confounds and challenges program managers across industry sectors, there is little information available that identifies the set of competencies managers need to complete their program successfully and deliver the benefits desired by stakeholders. \u003cstrong\u003eProgram Management Complexity: A Competency Model\u003c\/strong\u003e fills this void. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by two of the first professionals to obtain the Program Management Professional (PgMP(R)) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), this book begins with a literature review of program and project management complexity. Next, it presents a competency model, based on the authors' seven decades of collective experience in the field, which follows the framework of PMI's model for project managers. Useful for corporate and government organizations, universities, executives, PMO directors and human resources professionals who need to determine program management training needs, this unique model is divided into performance competencies and personal competencies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe performance competencies are organized according to the six domains of program management, while the eight personal competencies are based on research plus a survey of PgMPs(R) worldwide. After presenting the model, along with detailed plans and guidelines for its implementation in a real-world setting, the book presents three questionnaires designed to help organizations, existing program managers, and aspiring program managers assess their own development plans. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplying you with the insight to recognize the elements of complexity during the defining and initiating stages, this book includes detailed guidelines to help you recruit, train, and develop program managers capable of delivering stated program benefits, services, and results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck out a video of Ginger Levin discussing her book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehttp: \/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=A6YPwEhYDlc\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger Levin,J. Leroy Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1439851115\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439851111\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Auerbach Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/02\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 222\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.10w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2011 pg. 75","brand":"Ginger Levin","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48113551769855,"sku":"9781439851111","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e80d2b29-824a-4088-b4c5-90c77d034692.jpg?v=1769615766","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/program-management-complexity-ginger-levin-9781439851111","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}