Project Management That Works: Real-World Advice on Communicating, Problem-Solving, and Everything Else You Need to Know to Get the Job Done
- 3h 56m
- Brette McWhorter Sember, Rick A. Morris
- AMACOM
- 2008
Project management is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the world. The Project Management Institute, for example, has seen membership growth of more than 1,000 percent 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 you the tools you need to: communicate with your team as well as with stakeholders, get your team 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 your mission-no matter the obstacles.
About the Authors
Rick A. Morris, PMP, is an ITIL Practitioner, consultant, author, mentor, and creator of a nonprofit foundation to promote Project Management in charities and other nonprofits. Rick is an accomplished project manager and public speaker. His appetite for knowledge and passion for the profession makes him a sought-after speaker at PMI chapters and various civic organizations and a frequent guest lecturer at local universities. He holds the PMP (Project Management Professional), MPM (Masters of Project Management), Six Sigma Green Belt, MCTS, MCSE, TQM, ATM-S, ITIL, and ISO certifications. Rick has worked for organizations such as GE, Xerox, and CA and has consulted to numerous clients in a wide variety of industries including financial services, entertainment, construction, nonprofit, hospitality, pharmaceutical, retail, and manufacturing. Currently, Rick is the Chief Operating Officer for Highmark Technology. An active member of the Project Management Institute and currently the President of the Birmingham Chapter, Rick is no stranger to being center stage in front of large groups of people. At the early age of 11, Rick was a Walt Disney World Performer in its seasonal shows. In high school, he worked at MGM Studios on various projects including the New Mickey Mouse Club. Taking the experience of his youth and blending it with the knowledge he attained throughout his career, Rick has been able to inspire and mentor many project managers. His blend of real-world experience and down-to-earth delivery style makes his passion for the profession contagious.
Brette McWhorter Sember has a B.A. and J.D. and is an attorney and mediator. She is the author of over 30 books, including The Essential Supervisor’s Handbook (Career Press) and Managing Bad Apples (Adams Media). Her other titles include The Complete Credit Repair Kit (Sourcebooks), The Divorce Organizer & Planner (McGraw-Hill), Unmarried with Children (Adams Media), and many more.
In this Book
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Project Management That Works—Real-World Advice on Communicating, Problem Solving, and Everything Else You Need to Know to Get the Job Done
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Introduction
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Understanding Yourself
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Communicating On All Levels
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Be Trustworthy
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Turning Around Failing Projects
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Defining the Word Done
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Application of the Iron Triangle (Triple Constraint)
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Pert Methodology in Project Planning
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Customer Focus Starts With Great Requirements
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Do Not Sacrifice Your Team at Any Cost!
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Myths About Status Meetings
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Patriots and Scuds
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A Real Risk Assessment
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How to Put Risk in a Project Plan
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Data Rules All!
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Project Manager — The Strategic Resource
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Making Positive Change to Your Corporate Culture
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Conclusion
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Glossary
