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Project Management (Essential Managers)
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Product Description
From setting out objectives to compiling the close-down report from finding the right sponsership to selecting the right software Project Mangagment shows you how to plan run and monitor a project and explains what to do if things go wrong. It contains a wealth of straightforward expert advice on scheduling and budgeting building and motivating a team assessing risk factors developing leadership skills and more
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #204440 in Books
- Published on: 2000-08-24
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 72 pages
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Ken Langdon has a background in sales and marketing in the technology industry. As an independent consultant he has trained salespeople and sales managers in the USA, Europe and Australia and has advised managers on the coaching and appraisal of their staff. He has also provided strategic guidance for companies including Hewlett Packard. Ken is author of a number of books for DK and co-author of several Essential Managers titles, including Putting Customers First. He is also one of the authors of DK’s Successful Manager’s Handbook. Andy Bruce, co-founder of SofTools Ltd. and Ken Langdon, former sales and marketing executive, have co-written 3 books in the Essential Managers series: 'Project Management', 'Strategic Thinking' and 'Do It Now!' Ken has also co-written Essential Managers 'Appraising Staff'.
Customer Reviews
Short and straight to the point
This ist by far one of the best introductions in project management. I bought it at the airport just because it is cheap, small, short (64 Pages) and looked very simple to read and understand.
I am surprised that it covers all steps of perfect project management including several examples and lots of task-lists and strucured plans.
As an IT/Financial project manager I have it always with me because it is an excelent support to me.
Don't mock it.
In many organisations these days team leaders and managers are expected to Project Manage. People in the function of Project Manager might find it loathsome because they haven't spent £40 on it, but nevertheless I found that it contains very useful soft aspects to team management where team members are identified with team player attributes and not just the functions they perform. If you work in an organisation where Excellence in Management is important it's a worthwhile buy, especially as there are useful suggestions about leadership.
How many project managers does it take to change a lightbulb?
I really cannot believe how bad this book is. It follows the loathesome "Essential Managers" format, with cheesy photos, and handy hints that state the completely obvious. There is nothing of any depth in this book whatsoever and the case studies are the size of a postage stamp and written in words of one syllable.
The difficulties in real life project management - dealing with people, dealing with change, communicating effectively, balancing demands of customers, sponsors and other stakeholders - are barely even mentioned.
I cannot think of anyone who would learn anything from reading this book and I cannot recommend anyone spend their money on it. There are plenty of real project management books out there.
