Harvard Business Review On Managing Projects

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What does it take to make a project succeed? This astute collection of articles helicopters managers above the day-to-day grind of project management to understand the big picture reasons behind why projects fly and why they fail. Why are some bad projects so hard to kill and why do some good projects tank? This book will help managers make decisions that enable the right projects to succeed.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Project Planning and Goal Setting: Thoroughly planning projects by defining clear objectives, deliverables, timelines, and milestones is fundamental for success.

  2. Effective Communication: Establishing clear communication channels among team members, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure alignment and understanding of project goals and progress.

  3. Risk Management: Identifying potential risks, assessing their impacts, and developing mitigation strategies to address them during the project lifecycle.

  4. Project Scope and Change Management: Managing project scope by documenting requirements and effectively handling changes through proper change management processes.

  5. Resource Allocation and Management: Efficiently allocating and managing resources, including human resources, budget, and materials, to ensure project completion within constraints.

  6. Leadership and Team Dynamics: Effective project leadership involves motivating teams, resolving conflicts, and fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.

  7. Quality Assurance and Control: Implementing quality assurance processes and control mechanisms to maintain high-quality standards throughout the project.

  8. Project Monitoring and Control: Regularly monitoring project progress against predefined metrics, adapting plans as needed, and maintaining control over project activities.

  9. Stakeholder Management: Identifying and engaging stakeholders throughout the project to address their needs and expectations effectively.

  10. Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement: Conducting post-project reviews to identify successes, challenges, and areas for improvement, applying lessons learned to future projects.

Language English
ISBN-10 1591396395
ISBN-13 9781591396390
No of pages 190
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Harvard Business Press
Published Date 01 Mar 2005

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