Project Management That Works

Project management is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the world. The Project Management Institute (PMI) has seen membership growth of more than 1000 per cent in the last ten years, with members in 157 countries. But while many of these managers know how to plan a successful project in theory, very few have the practical tools they need to navigate the politics of today’s corporate world. Project managers need more than just good technical skills; they need the right communication skills to succeed. “Project Management Strategy” helps readers deal with the reality of unreasonable deadlines and difficult projects and shows them how to accomplish their goals without alienating their executive sponsors or the team working under them. Filled with real-world examples based on the author’s ten years of project management experience in Fortune 500 companies, this book gives readers the tools they need to handle even the most challenging situations. The only book to address the real challenges project managers face today, this is an accessible and invaluable tool that will show readers how to accomplish their mission – no matter what the obstacles.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Understanding Yourself
Chapter 2 – Communicating on All Levels
Chapter 3 – Be Trustworthy
Chapter 4 – Turning Around Failing Projects
Chapter 5 – Defining the Word Done
Chapter 6 – Application of the Iron Triangle (Triple Constraint)
Chapter 7 – PERT Methodology in Project Planning
Chapter 8 – Customer Focus Starts with Great Requirements
Chapter 9 – Do Not Sacrifice Your Team at Any Cost!
Chapter 10 – Myths About Status Meetings
Chapter 11 – Patriots and Scuds
Chapter 12 – A Real Risk Assessment
Chapter 13 – How to Put Risk in a Project Plan
Chapter 14 – Data Rules All!
Chapter 15 – Project Manager: The Strategic Resource
Chapter 16 – Making Positive Change to Your Corporate Culture
Chapter 17 – Conclusion