The updated second edition of this popular CII book explains the process of gaining and maintaining alignment, an integral part of the pre-project planning process. Includes the Alignment Thermometer, which can help the project team evaluate and improve its performance. One chapter covers key insights from managers of both owner and contractor organizations.Version 2.1 introduces Microsoft? Word and Excel versions of the Alignment Thermometer.NOTE: This publication's accompanying beta software is a proof of concept and is available for informational purposes only.By downloading or purchasing this publication, you understand and accept that its accompanying software may stop opening or running properly on future platforms and is not supported or maintained by CII.Both the publication and its software are protected by applicable copyright restrictions as set forth by CII.Any party interested in adapting this software is invited to contact CII Associate Director for Deployment to discuss licensing.