Description
Filling a gap in project management literature, this book 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 coping with downsized staffs and privatized products and services, this book clearly explains the technical concepts and the political issues public managers wish to be mindful. In step with the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) and the PMBOK® Guide, David S. Kassel establishes a framework those within the public sector may follow to verify the success of their public projects and programs. The book supplies more than 30 real-life examples to illustrate the concepts in the back of the framework―including reconstruction projects in Iraq, the Big Dig project in Boston, local sewer system and library construction projects, and software technology.
This second edition includes all-new extended case studies examining up to date issues including the rollout of healthcare.gov, the controversial California High Speed Rail system, and refurbishing the Harvard Town Hall. Contributing to critical discussions on budgeting for capital projects and cost-benefit analysis for preliminary planning, this authoritative new edition provides strategic recommendations for effective planning, execution, and maintenance of public projects. In an age of downsized government and within the face of a general distrust of public service, this book is a dependable guide for avoiding common pitfalls and for delivering projects on cost, on schedule, and of the very best quality.