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Mastering the Technical Project Manager’s Handbook
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Fundamentals of a Technical Program Manager
Understanding the Modern TPM
Learning the Fundamentals
Exploring What Makes a TPM Thrive
Comparing Adjacent Job Families
Exploring Functional Competencies
Summary: Fundamentals of a Technical Program Manager
Quiz: Fundamentals of a Technical Program Manager
Pillars of a Technical Program Manager
Understanding Project Management
Diving into Program Management
Exploring the Technical Toolset
Summary: Pillars of a Technical Program Manager
Quiz: Pillars of a Technical Program Manager
Introduction to Program Management
Introducing the Mercury Program
Examining the Program-Project Intersection
Exploring the Management Areas
Summary: Introduction to Program Management
Quiz: Introduction to Program Management
Driving Towards Clarity
Clarifying Thoughts into Plans
Using Clarity in Key Management Areas
Risk Assessment
Stakeholders and Communication
Finding Clarity in the Technical Landscape
Summary: Driving Towards Clarity
Quiz: Driving Towards Clarity
Plan Management
Driving Clarity from Requirements to Planned Work
Diving Deep into the Project Plan
Assembling the Project Plan
When Planning Has to Be Quick
Planning Resources in a Technology Landscape
Tooling for Resource Planning
Exploring the Differences between a Project and a Program
Knowing When to Define a Program
Summary: Plan Management
Quiz: Plan Management
Risk Management
Driving Clarity in Risk Assessment
Tools and Methodologies
Managing Risks in a Technology Landscape
Technical Risks in the Mercury Program
Risk Management Process in Projects and Programs
Summary: Risk Management
Quiz: Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Driving Clarity in Stakeholder Management
Defining the Stakeholders
Exploring the Dos and Don’ts of Status Reports
Managing Stakeholders in a Technology Landscape
Exploring the Differences Between a Project and a Program
Summary: Stakeholder Management
Quiz: Stakeholder Management
Managing a Program
Driving Clarity at the Program Level
Deciding When to Build a Program
Tracking a Program
Summary: Managing a Program
Quiz: Managing a Program
Career Paths
Examining the Career Paths of a TPM
Exploring the IC Path
Exploring the People Manager Path
Summary: Career Paths
Quiz: Career Paths
The Technical Toolset
Examining the Need for a Technical Background
Technical Proficiencies Used Daily
Defining the Technical Toolset
Summary: The Technical Toolset
Quiz: The Technical Toolset
Code Development Expectations
Understanding Code Development Expectations
Exploring Programming Language Basics
Diving into Data Structures
Data Structures
Learning Design Patterns
Structural Design Patterns
Summary: Code Development Expectations
Quiz: Code Development Expectations
System Design and Architectural Landscape
Learning About Common System Design Patterns
Exploring Software Architecture
Seeing the Forest and the Trees
Examining an Architectural Landscape
Summary: System Design and Architectural Landscape
Quiz: System Design and Architecture Landscape
Enhancing Management Using Your Technical Toolset
Driving Toward Clarity
Risk and Stakeholder Management
Resolving Conflicts
Delivering Through Leadership
Summary: Enhancing Management Using Your Technical Toolset
Quiz: Enhancing Management Using Your Technical Toolset
Wrap Up
Conclusion
Summary: Career Paths
Summarize what we have learned about career paths.
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