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Summary
Summary
Studies show that U.S. companies lose approximately $75 billion annually on failed or mismanaged projects. Avoid the many pitfalls and deliver projects on time, within budget, and of the scope and quality desired by the client, with a highly successful tool called the Statement of Work (SOW). In Delivering Project Excellence with the Statement of Work, author Michael Martin explains what an SOW is, how it's developed and used on a project to establish a baseline, develop pricing, and measure changes and profitability, and how to communicate and sell the importance of the SOW to the client and your own organization. Included with this book is a bonus CD-ROM with sample SOWs, templates, and forms to help you manage change to the project throughout its life cycle. This is a must-have book for every project leader, manager, team member or client.
Author Notes
Michael G. Martin, PMP, has more than 16 years of program and project management experience in the information technology and construction industries. During his career he has been instrumental in helping organizations, in both the public and private sector, achieve excellence in program and project management worldwide. A certified project management professional, he has authored numerous articles and papers on project management. He is the past chair of the PMI® Georgia chapter and is currently a member of the PMI® Research Membership Advisory Group. He holds an MBA from the University of North Florida and a BS in Civil Engineering from West Virginia Tech.
Excerpts
Excerpts
Part 1: Understanding the Fundamentals of the Statement of Work Chapter 1. Defining the Statement of Work Chapter 2. The Importance of the SOW in Managing Projects Chapter 3. When to Do an SOW Chapter 4. Who Should Develop the SOW Part 2: Building the Statement of Work Chapter 5. Building the SOW Foundation Chapter 6. Framing the SOW Chapter 7. Finalizing the SOW Chapter 8. Sample SOWs: The Good, the Bad, and the Downright Ugly Part 3: Maintaining the SOW for Project Excellence Chapter 9. Managing Change to the SOW Part 4: Changing the Paradigm Chapter 10. Selling the Importance and Benefits of the SOW Index Excerpted from Delivering Project Excellence with the Statement of Work by Michael G. Martin All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.Table of Contents
| Part 1 Understanding the Fundamentals of the Statement of Work |
| Chapter 1 Defining the Statement of Work |
| Chapter 2 The Importance of the SOW in Managing Projects |
| Chapter 3 When to Do an SOW |
| Chapter 4 Who Should Develop the SOW |
| Part 2 Building the Statement of Work |
| Chapter 5 Building the SOW Foundation |
| Chapter 6 Framing the SOW |
| Chapter 7 Finalizing the SOW |
| Chapter 8 Sample SOWs: The Good, the Bad, and the Downright Ugly |
| Part 3 Maintaining the SOW for Project Excellence |
| Chapter 9 Managing Change to the SOW |
| Part 4 Changing the Paradigm |
| Chapter 10 Selling the Importance and Benefits of the SOW |
| Index |
