Digital Project Practice. Marc Nathmann

      © 2020 Dr. Tobias Endress

      Cover Design: D. B. M. Bandaranayaka

      Illustrations: Olena Shkavron (cover image and figures 2, 7, 12, 14, 18, 19, 21, 23, 28), Danushka Sandaruwan (figures 5, 8, 9, 15, 17, 20) Editing: Dr. Tobias Endress

      Translation: Dr. Tobias Endress (chapter: Implementing Change) Proofreader: Dr. Jessy Brown, Chukwuemeka Princewill

      Other Contributors: Aditya Chandak, Dr. Majid Dadgar, Ralf Dick, Elena Dinman, Günter Jeschke, Dr. Stephan Meyer, Dr. Marc Nathmann, Dr. Anton Pussep, Girish Ramachandra, Beatriz Alzate Richter, Dr. Bernd Thommes, Patric Zeier

      Publisher (Verlag + Druck):

      tredition GmbH, Halenreie 40-44, 22359 Hamburg, Germany

      The publication, including its parts, is protected by copyright. Any use is prohibited without the consent of the publisher and the author. This applies in particular to electronic or other reproduction, translation, distribution, and making it publicly available.

       Table of Contents

      Preface

       Methods and Best Practice

      Why Projects Fail

      Manage the Perception of Project Success

      DIY Agile: How to Re-think Your Own Method

      Scaling Agile

       Tools and Techniques

      Stakeholder Management in an Enterprise

      Knowledge Creation by Practitioners and Designers

      Ideas and Requirements for Digital Innovations

      Legal Advice on Innovative Technologies and Business Models

      Time-Management

       Culture, Soft Skills and Human Resources

      Team and Project Management Values

      Talent Challenges in the Age of Digitalisation and Globalisation

      Implementing Change

      Managing Massive Moments of Change

       Appendix

      List of Figures

      Index

      Final remarks from the editor

       Preface

      Dear Reader,

      The management of digital projects is an activity that requires a high level of professionalism and knowledge of appropriate tools and techniques. Decision-makers and practitioners should be well educated and always informed about new business ideas and have the latest methods in their ‘bag of tricks.’ Still, you might think that there are already many books and courses that aim to address this need. Why read another book in this domain?

      We started this book project because we felt that many books about digital innovation and project management are either very theory-heavy, outdated, or just want to sell a particular method. We wanted to prepare a book that introduces the methods, but also covers the practical aspect, critically acclaims existing approaches and practices, and shows the limitations. I.e., the book touches appropriate methods as well as human/social aspects. Actually, the human aspect is one of the running themes in this book. It also addresses issues that may not be covered by ‘classical or agile project management literature’. You can regard it as a contribution to the ongoing discussion on business practices and methods. It also aims to nourish and stimulate dialogue in the professional community.

      I’m also very delighted to present to you a very international book. We have co-authors from almost all over the world, and many of them have gained experience in international environments and with heterogeneous teams distributed all around the globe.

      In short, this book is about practice, experience, and opinions from experts in the field. I hope you enjoy reading it and that it can help you to reflect on the current practice in your organisation.

      With best regards,

      Dr. Tobias Endress

      Rikitea, 30th June 2020