Synopses & Reviews
Review
“The book is written in clear and concise language that moves the eye across the page, even when the subject matter is very technical and replete with mathematical equations. Mr. Taylor knows his subject matter and knows how to make it flow naturally….Emphasizing that many of the problems of any project are ‘human problems’ created by people and solvable by people, Mr. Taylor does a masterful job of making his point.”
-Primavera Magazine
Review
“… written in clear and concise language that moves the eye across the page, even when the subject matter is technical."
-Primavera Magazine
Review
"Part One: Human Skills and Technical Tools
Section I: The Human Skills
Project Management Skills
Communication Skills
Negotiation Skills
Leadership Skills
Section II: The Technical Tools
The Work Breakdown Structure
Network Analysis
Earned Value
Part Two: Managing a Project
Project and Project Manager Selection
The Conceptual Phase: Defining the Project
Project Management in Different Organizational Environments
The Project Management Office
The Developmental Phase
The Implementation Phase
The Termination Phase
Endnotes
Additional Resources of Interest
Index"
“The book is written in clear and concise language that moves the eye across the page, even when the subject matter is very technical and replete with mathematical equations. Mr. Taylor knows his subject matter and knows how to make it flow naturally….Emphasizing that many of the problems of any project are ‘human problems’ created by people and solvable by people, Mr. Taylor does a masterful job of making his point.”
-Primavera Magazine
“… written in clear and concise language that moves the eye across the page, even when the subject matter is technical."
-Primavera Magazine
Review
"Praise for the first edition of A Survival Guide for Project Managers:
""Jim Taylor has provided the working project manager with an invaluable tool kit for effectiveness in challenging work environments."" -- Thomas S. Myerchin, National Director of Education Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service
""This book provides a refreshingly lively and personal presentation of what could be a dull topic. It provides an excellent presentation of the technical aspects of project management, and, more important it provides an equally excellent and much needed description of the human qualities required in management."" -- George W. Menzer, Ph.D., Vice President - Training Systems,
Frontier Applied Sciences"
Synopsis
A Survival Guide for Project Managers gives you a complete understanding of what it takes to successfully finish a project, giving you not only valuable tools like Work Breakdown Schedule, Gantt Charts, and Network Analysis, but also tools to communicate, negotiate, listen, and lead.
Synopsis
This helpful book gives you a complete understanding of what it takes to successfully complete a project from start to finish.
While the technical side of project management is important, it's often "people problems" that derail even the most meticulously planned of projects. A Survival Guide for Project Managers not only gives you resources like Work Breakdown Schedule, Gantt Charts, and Network Analysis, but also valuable tools to communicate, negotiate, listen, and lead.
This practical, user-friendly guide walks you through the entire project life cycle, and shows you how to:
- Develop the managerial and business skills required of a project manager
- Resolve conflicts and improve negotiation capabilities
- Understand and apply the technical tools of project management
- Establish project teams, and foster collaboration among team members, and more.
A Survival Guide for Project Managers reflects the latest version of the PMBOK(R) Guide, and includes material on topics including project risk, cost-schedule index, the project management office, and emotional intelligence as it applies to project management. Packed with useful forms, charts, and other tools, this is the ultimate resource for project managers.
Synopsis
"While the technical side of project management is important, it's often ""people problems"" that derail even the most meticulously planned of projects. A Survival Guide for Project Managers gives you a complete understanding of what it takes to successfully finish a project, giving you not only valuable tools like Work Breakdown Schedule, Gantt Charts, and Network Analysis, but also tools to communicate, negotiate, listen, and lead.
This practical, user-friendly guide walks you through the entire project life cycle, and shows you how to:
* Develop the managerial and business skills required of a project manager.
* Resolve conflicts and improve negotiation capabilities.
* Understand and apply the technical tools of project management.
* Establish project teams, and foster collaboration among team members, and more.
Now in its second edition, the book has been revised to reflect the latest version of the PMBOK® Guide, and includes new material on topics including project risk, cost-schedule index, the project management office, and emotional intelligence as it applies to project management. Packed with useful forms, charts, and other tools, this is the ultimate resource for project managers."
About the Author
James Taylor is a PMI-certified project manager with more than 37 years of experience in project and program management in both the public and private sectors. He is currently a project management consultant and trainer living in Peachtree City, Georgia. He is the author of Managing Information Technology Projects and The Project Management Workshop.
Table of Contents
"Part One: Human Skills and Technical Tools
Section I: The Human Skills
Project Management Skills
Communication Skills
Negotiation Skills
Leadership Skills
Section II: The Technical Tools
The Work Breakdown Structure
Network Analysis
Earned Value
Part Two: Managing a Project
Project and Project Manager Selection
The Conceptual Phase: Defining the Project
Project Management in Different Organizational Environments
The Project Management Office
The Developmental Phase
The Implementation Phase
The Termination Phase
Endnotes
Additional Resources of Interest
Index"