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Project Skills (New Skills Portfolio) [Paperback]

Sam Elbeik (Author), Mark Thomas (Author)
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New Skills Portfolio January 5, 1999
Project Skills describes the best of the accepted project management techniques, taking the guesswork out of deciding which ones to apply at which stage.

The subject of project management has developed over the ages into a fairly precise set of techniques, definitions and practices that are applicable to running projects. More and more projects are being handled by non-specialist project managers. Elbeik and Thomas present a practical and accessible guide to managing projects of all sizes, not just large scale ones.

It also presents essential 'people' skills that are vital to making a project succeed. These include leadership skills, motivating others to deliver, communicating, holding meetings and how to manage change.

The New Skills Portfolio is a groundbreaking new series, published in association with the Industrial Society, which re-defines the core management skills managers and team leaders need to be competitive. Each title is action-focused blending 20th century management initiatives/trends with a new flexible skills portfolio for managers constantly experiencing and managing organizational and marketplace change.

The Industrial Society is one of the largest public training providers in the UK. It has over 10,000 corporate members.

Accessible, practical book on project skills
Includes project manager's toolkit
Especially suitable for non-specialist project managers



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The subject of project management has developed over the ages into a fairly precise set of techniques, definitions and practices that are applicable to running projects. More and more projects are being handled by non-specialist project managers. Elbeik and Thomas present a practical and accessible guide to managing projects of all sizes, not just large scale ones. It also presents essential 'people' skills that are vital to making a project succeed. These include leadership skills, motivating others to deliver, communicating, holding meetings and how to manage change. The New Skills Portfolio, a series including this title, is a groundbreaking new series, published in association with the Industrial Society, which re-defines the core management skills managers and team leaders need to be competitive. Each title is action-focused blending 20th century management initiatives/trends with a new flexible skills portfolio for managers constantly experiencing and managing organizational and marketplace change. The Industrial Society is one of the largest public training providers in the UK. It has over 10,000 corporate members.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann (January 5, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0750639784
  • ISBN-13: 978-0750639781
  • Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,835,639 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Projrct Skills, January 11, 2006
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I needed to update me uderstanding of how to run a successful project and this book was recommended to me. I found the book well laid out, very informative and easy to follow. I structured my next project on the advice given and it worked. I was able to maintain control at all levels and completed the project succesfully and on time. I would recommend this book to any project manager, novice or experienced as there is always something to learn.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Project Skills, July 9, 2001
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S A Lynch (Hamilton New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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I am just starting out as a project manager of systems implementations so and keen to learn as much as I can on the subject. A friend of mine recommended Project Skills by Sam Elbeik and Mark Thomas. So I got it out of the library to have a read.

It is an excellent book! It is so good I have now ordered 2 copies (one for the friend who recommended it and myself) [...]. It will take a prominent place in my bookshelf for reference and I'm sure I will be using on a regular basis.

It has practical, real-world steps to managing projects such as: defining the project, planning, team building, leading, motivating team members, control, communication and review. There are plenty of hints to help you to become a good project manager. Not only in managing the project itself but also about the people involved in the project. What personality type they might be and how to handle them. This is an important part of project management.

It also has some very helpful and usable templates to use for each stage of the project, such as terms of reference, project plan, etc - I will be using these!

I would highly recommend this book to anyone starting out or needs a refresher on project management skills. I can’t wait to have a copy for myself!

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The subject of project management has developed over the years into a fairly precise set of techniques, definitions and practices that are applicable to running projects. Read the first page
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power motivated people, motivated sponsor, achievement motivated people, motivated team member, authority chart, sponsor relationship, completer finisher, project dimensions, estimating effort, monitor evaluator, functional experts, analysis matrix
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