Published by FT Publishing International (September 7, 2012) © 2013
Richard NewtonProcesses 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
- 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