ABSTRACT

Managers are often assigned projects they are ill-prepared to undertake, due to a lack of training and experience in project management. This book addresses the shortcomings and weaknesses of the "managerial" aspect of project management. The narrative will un-complicate the project management process and provide direction to managers towards furthering their understanding and involvement in the successful completion of their project. The book will reference examples of actual project work the author has performed to explain the point at hand and the book will be interspersed with appropriate illustrations to support the text.

part I|68 pages

The Novice

chapter Chapter 1|13 pages

Welcome to My World

chapter Chapter 2|14 pages

Taking on the Challenge

chapter Chapter 3|15 pages

Getting to Know Project Management

chapter Chapter 4|22 pages

The Project Toolbox

part II|57 pages

The Coordinator

chapter Chapter 5|14 pages

Assembling the Project Team

chapter Chapter 6|13 pages

Effecting Project Communications

chapter Chapter 7|11 pages

Dealing with the Stakeholders

chapter Chapter 8|15 pages

Issues, Conflict, Problems and Risks

part III|72 pages

The Practitioner

chapter Chapter 9|13 pages

From Striving to Thriving

chapter Chapter 10|20 pages

Understanding the Framework

chapter Chapter 11|18 pages

Experience is the Best Teacher

chapter Chapter 12|18 pages

Project Management Essentials