Neal Whitten's No-Nonsense Advice for Successful Projects
There's no better way to learn the nuts and bolts of a profession than by having a mentor at your side. But most project managers and leaders don't have that advantage and thats why Neal Whitten wrote this book. <P> Having <b>Neal Whitten's No-Nonsense Advice for Successful Projects</b> on hand is like having a mentor to guide you at every turn in the road. Neal shows you how to avoid a painful learning curve with a set of best practices for leading consistently successful projects. <P> In this book, Neal distills his 30 years of experience into tips and strategies that are easy to learn and apply to your projects. These strategies will give you a decisive competitive edge in leading projects and working with stakeholders, clients, and team members.<P> Learn How to: <BR> -Run your project like you would run your own business <BR> -Become a benevolent dictator for the most effective leadership<BR> -Recognize and deal with professional immaturity<BR> -Deal with difficult people<BR> -Master behaviors that will make your team leaders jobs easier and benefit your own career<BR> -Assess if you are too soft and learn to make unpopular decisions if they are necessary to project success<BR> -Create a culture that fosters the success of your project<BR> -Gain the respect of your team members<BR> -Avoid making long-term project commitments<BR> -Manage your top three problems