Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Project management is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the world. The Project Management Institute has seen membership growth of more than 1000% in the last 10 years. But while many of these managers know how to plan a successful project in theory, very few have the practical tools needed to navigate the politics of today's corporate world. Project managers need more than just technical skills; they need the right communication skills to succeed. Filled with real-world examples, Project Management That Works gives readers the tools they need to: communicate with their team as well as stakeholders - get their teams to function well - run fewer and more productive meetings - turn around failing projects - utilize data properly to make emotional conversations unemotional - know when a project is really done The only book that addresses the real challenges project managers face today, this is an accessible and invaluable tool that will show every reader how to accomplish his mission-no matter the obstacles.
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Due to the unapparelled rise of this in-demand field, very few in the role of a project manager have the practical tools needed to successfully navigate the politics of today's corporate world. To ensure projects get completed on time and on budget, project managers need more than just technical skills--they need the right communication skills to succeed. Filled with helpful real-world examples, Project Management That Works equips project managers for success by teaching them how to: communicate with their teams as well as stakeholders; get their teams to function well; run fewer and more productive meetings; turn around failing projects; utilize data properly to make emotional conversations unemotional; and know when a project is really done. While many of project managers know how to plan a successful project in theory, Project Management That Works helps readers address the real challenges--both organizational and interpersonal--that keep projects from completion so they can accomplish their goals.
Synopsis
In the fast-growing field of project management, how can you achieve standout success? This insightful guide provides readers the communication tools they need to drive outstanding project results.
Synopsis
Project managers need more than just technical skills; they need the right communication skills to succeed, and this book will show you how to gain them.
Project management is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the world. The Project Management Institute has seen membership growth of more than 1000% in the last 10 years. But while many of these managers know how to plan a successful project in theory, very few have the practical tools needed to navigate the politics of today's corporate world.
Filled with real-world examples, Project Management That Works gives you the tools you need to:
- communicate with your team as well as stakeholders
- get their teams to function well
- run fewer and more productive meetings
- turn around failing projects
- utilize data properly to make emotional conversations unemotional
- know when a project is really done
The only book that addresses the real challenges project managers face today, this is an accessible and invaluable tool that will show you how to accomplish this mission-no matter the obstacles.