Project Management 24 Principles

Author: [US] Haken
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: A training manual for employees of world-class companies, a must-read guide for aspiring exceptional project managers! The risks of project management are significant. If a project fails, it can have long-term negative impacts on your career. The project management principles and techniques provided in this book will help you eliminate risks and achieve project success:
◎ Forecast project schedules and identify available resources;
◎ Learn how to uncover true requirements and terminate valueless projects;
◎ Master and skillfully use basic project analysis tools;
◎ Pay attention to details without getting bogged down in them;
◎ Make decisions even when lacking information or when information is contradictory;
◎ Adjust yourself to find acceptable solutions rather than perfect ones.
Efficient and successful project management is not easy. As a project manager, you must be strategic, endure the torment of uncertainty, face setbacks, and deal with frustration. The pressure these challenges bring will be unbearable, especially when responsibility and authority are not aligned. At the same time, the risks of project management are significant. If a project fails, it can have long-term negative impacts on your career. So, how can you become an exceptional project manager and effectively manage every project in a dynamic market environment? As a perfect blend of science and art, this book not only covers 24 key points for successful project management but also analyzes how to maintain balance between two extremes (e.g., "managing everything" vs. "doing nothing," "doing everything yourself" vs. "letting the team do everything"). It will help you become a high-performing, respected project manager, allowing you to freely create new experiences and enjoy the sense of accomplishment after success.