List of Tables and Figures xiii
Foreword xvii
About the Editors xxi
About the Contributors xxiii
1 Introduction 1
Richard J. Klimoski, Beverly A. Dugan, Carla Messikomer, and François Chiocchio
Section One: Case Studies: Context Matters 15
2 Redesigning Microsoft’s High Potential Development Experience 17
Shannon Wallis
3 Litigation-Driven Human Resource Management Changes 48
Suzanne Tsacoumis and Michelle Davis King
4 Project A: Five Keys to Management and Scientific Success 73
Michael G. Rumsey and Paul A. Gade
5 Managing Critical Assessment and Development Components of a Global Leadership Development Program 105
Robin Cohen, Lisa Littrell, Seymour Adler, and Lorraine Stomski
Section Two: Fundamentals: Transferable Wisdom 133
6 Preparing for an HR Project 135
Ren Nygren and Scott Erker
7 Project Initiation 152
Reid Klion and Julia Bayless
8 Planning and Organizing 178
Monique Aubry
9 Effective HR Project Execution: Understanding Project, Team, and Stakeholder Issues 206
Peter A. Hausdorf, Stephen D. Risavy, and Philip E. Hunter
10 Contracts Administration for HR Practitioners 238
Macie Paynter, Kerri Ferstl, and Ryan O’Leary
11 Maintaining Security 271
Lucas Kuhlmann
Section Three: Applications: Strategic Issues 291
12 Managing in a Global Environment 293
Terry Cooke-Davies
13 The Development of Project Management Skills 313
Beverly A. Dugan
14 Leading and Managing Projects: Insights from the HR Quadriad 350
Karin Bredin and Jonas Söderlund
15 Toward a Comprehensive Project Stakeholder Management Approach for HR Projects 383
Martina Huemann and Dagmar Zuchi
16 The Four Cs of Human Resource Project Teams: Context, Configuration, Cycles, and Challenges 425
François Chiocchio and Peter A. Hausdorf
17 Knowledge Management in the Project Context: What It Means for HR Projects 467
François Chiocchio, Carla Messikomer, and Christian Dagenais
18 Ethics and Governance in the Temporary Organization 489
Ralf Müller
Section Four: Conclusion 513
19 HR Project Cases, Fundamentals and Applications: Lessons Learned and Other Advancements 515
Richard J. Klimoski, Beverly A. Dugan, Carla Messikomer, and François Chiocchio
Name Index 532
Subject Index 541