The Project Manager's Pocket Survival Guide
by Lewis, JamesEdition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2003-08-11
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill Education
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Summary
Troubleshooting tips and techniques for keeping projects and management careers on trackBestselling author James P. Lewis has become today's number one authority on the rules of project management in virtually any industry or environment. Now, inThe Project Manager's Pocket Survival Guide, Dr. Lewis focuses on areas that are often the largest stumbling blocks to project managers both new and experienced, and provides the practical skills and hidden keys necessary for completing projects on time and within budget.Providing numerous case studies of project management successes and failures in the field, this no-nonsense book explains how to maintain project consistency and success in today's environment of fast change and even faster innovation. Managers will obtain new tools and insights for: Understanding the politics of projects Running a successful, results-driven meeting Managing effectively in the project environment
Author Biography
James P. Lewis, Ph.D. is founder and president of The Lewis Institute, Inc., and an influential thought leader on project management. He is the author of several books, including Working Together, The Project Manager's Desk Reference and Fundamentals of Project Management.
Table of Contents
| List of Figures | vii | ||
| Preface | ix | ||
| Acknowledgments | xi | ||
| Chapter 1 It's a Jungle Out There! | 1 | (16) | |
| Chapter 2 The Role of the Project Manager | 17 | (24) | |
| Chapter 3 Types of Projects and the Project Manager | 41 | (14) | |
| Chapter 4 Dealing Effectively with People | 55 | (22) | |
| Chapter 5 Managing Effectively | 77 | (18) | |
| Chapter 6 How to Handle Unreasonable Demands | 95 | (16) | |
| Chapter 7 Out of the Crisis | 111 | (16) | |
| Chapter 8 Your Self Development Plan | 127 | (6) | |
| References and Reading List | 133 | (4) | |
| Index | 137 |
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