The project manager : mastering the art of delivery / Richard Newton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Newton, Richard, 1964- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Project management.

Leadership.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (329 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Harlow, England : Prentice Hall : Financial Times, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Processes don't drive projects; people do. Successful project management is ultimately about effective communication, and more broadly, effective people management. Most books, however, deal largely with process - the mechanical, methodological side, and play down the human side. The Project Manageris a fresh approach to project management: it moves beyond the formal methodologies and techniques to shed light on the core skills that will make you a great project manager. It puts the project manager centre stage and provides you with an invaluable set of experience-based lessons, tips, and advice to help you consistently deliver the results you want. Whether you are a project manager yourself, or someone who works with or recruits project managers, this book will be essential reading. DISCOVER WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND DO TO BE A GREAT PROJECT MANAGER.

Contents:

Introduction 1 Some basics 2 Listening and talking 3 What actually is your project? 4 Some key traits 5 Getting your project started 6 Personal styles 7 Managing your project 8 The team 9 The limits of knowledge 10 The mechanics of project management 11 Knowing when to say 'no' 12 The wider context 13 Closing thoughts Quick reference guide

summary contents Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-282-26619-5

9786612266195

0-273-72322-7

OCLC:

1027201937