Brilliant Project Management (Revised Edition): what the best project managers know, do and say (Brilliant Business) - Softcover

Barker, Mr Stephen; Cole, Rob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0273722328 ISBN 13: 9780273722328

Publisher: Pearson Business, 2009

Synopsis

Projects - and Project managers - are failing at an alarming rate. In the IT industry only 24% of projects succeed according to the Government Office of Commerce. In an ever growing market, Brilliant Project Management stands out from the crowd. This revised edition is part of the high profile Brilliant series and the first edition redefined the mould for books in this category.

Through its engaging and entertaining approach, Brilliant Project Management does more than just talk you through the process. It provides practical advice and techniques taken from people’s experience in the real world so you always know exactly what to do and say to make your project a success.

Brilliant Project Management highlights the areas where your actions and behaviours will make the difference between failure, an average outcome, and a huge success. Whether you’re always behind schedule and fighting to catch up, haven’t a clue where to start, or simply want your projects to be more successful, this book will teach you simple and effective techniques to leading successful projects every time.

About this title

About the Author

Stephen Barker is a project management consultant with over 15 years experience in the field. His clients have included Pfizer, Xerox, Ericsson and Hm Revenue & Customs.

Rob Cole is a project management consultant with over 20 years experience. He runs high profile projects and mentors project managers - specialising in trouble shooting projects and training new recruits.

From the Back Cover

What does it take to become a brilliant project manager?

Whether you are organising an important event or heading up a large team, running a project can be a daunting process. Spiralling costs and missed deadlines are part of everyday life for many project managers - in fact, more projects fail than succeed!

But project management doesn't have to be this way.  It is possible to manage projects that consistently meet deadlines and come in within budget. Brilliant Project Management shows you how. Drawing on over 30 years of experience, you’ll discover how to ensure your projects succeed every time.  It’s the ultimate guide to becoming a brilliant project manager.

Brilliant Outcomes

• Make a success of any project
• Bring projects in even earlier than expected
• Save money, time and your sanity!

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Business
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0273722328
• ISBN 13: 9780273722328
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 176