Purpose Driven Project Leadership: A Perspective Shift on Values, Metrics, and Employee Growth
In Purpose Driven Project Leadership, Nicole Chiclana offers a transformative guide for executives who aspire to create a balanced and thriving workplace. Drawing from her extensive leadership experience, Nicole provides a comprehensive framework that integrates strategic project management with a people-first approach, emphasizing the importance of aligning company values with key performance indicators (KPIs) to foster a supportive and productive work environment.
This book challenges the conventional wisdom that businesses must choose between profit and people. Instead, it presents a third option: a balanced approach that values both business growth and employee well-being. Through insightful analysis and practical strategies, Nicole demonstrates how to develop a skills matrix and metrics portfolio, implement effective project management techniques, and create a high-performing team that aligns with company values.
Purpose Driven Project Leadership delves into the complexities of the modern workforce, characterized by diverse generations, technological advancements, and evolving expectations. Nicole provides insights into creating a cohesive and inclusive environment that leverages the strengths of a multifaceted workforce. The book highlights the critical role of project management in promoting structure, fostering collaboration, and enhancing productivity across diverse teams.
Key topics include:
Developing and utilizing a skills matrix and quality productivity as a resource.
Segmenting statements of work (SOWs) into labor containers.
Identifying and nurturing the elements of a high-performing project management team.
Aligning KPIs with company values to drive meaningful success.
Implementing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to support strategic goals.
Promoting culturally reinforced positive behaviors to support company values.
Safeguarding data quality within your project management team.
Nicole's approach is grounded in real-world experience and designed to equip executives with the knowledge and tools needed to lead with purpose and impact. Purpose Driven Project Leadership is not just a guide to better project management; it is a call to action for leaders to foster an environment where both business and employees can thrive.
By balancing metrics, management, and employee growth, executives can create a sustainable and successful business that stands the test of time. This book is essential reading for leaders who are committed to making a positive impact on their organization and the people within it.
