Managing public sector projects : a strategic framework for success in an era of downsized government / David S. Kassel.

By: Kassel, David S [author]
Contributor(s): American Society for Public Administration
Series: Public administration and public policy: Publisher: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, [2010]Copyright date: c2010Description: xxviii, 250 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781420088731 (hbk. : alk. paper); 1420088734 (hbk. : alk. paper)Subject(s): Public works -- Management | Public contracts -- Management | Project managementDDC classification: 352.365 LOC classification: HD3850 | .K33 2010
Contents:
Introducing public sector project management -- A strategic framework for public sector project management -- Project planning, part 1 : getting the concept right -- Project planning, part 2 : developing and refining the process -- Project planning, part 3 : finalizing the process -- Selecting the best agents, part 1 : building the project team -- Selecting the best agents, part 2 : contractors and consultants -- Enacting advantageous agreements -- Controlling public projects -- Project closeout and beyond -- Appendix 1. Discussion examples used in this book -- Appendix 2. Master list of tips for success for public sector project managers -- Appendix 3. Websites of interest to public sector project managers.
Summary: From properly allocating risks in drafting contracts to dealing with downsized staffs and privatized services, this book explains the technical concepts and the political issues involved. It provides strategic recommendations for effective planning, execution, and maintenance of public projects.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-244) and index.

Introducing public sector project management -- A strategic framework for public sector project management -- Project planning, part 1 : getting the concept right -- Project planning, part 2 : developing and refining the process -- Project planning, part 3 : finalizing the process -- Selecting the best agents, part 1 : building the project team -- Selecting the best agents, part 2 : contractors and consultants -- Enacting advantageous agreements -- Controlling public projects -- Project closeout and beyond -- Appendix 1. Discussion examples used in this book -- Appendix 2. Master list of tips for success for public sector project managers -- Appendix 3. Websites of interest to public sector project managers.

From properly allocating risks in drafting contracts to dealing with downsized staffs and privatized services, this book explains the technical concepts and the political issues involved. It provides strategic recommendations for effective planning, execution, and maintenance of public projects.

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