This book is about project success and the secret to achieving this success, effective project leadership. Filled with samples, templates, and guidelines, it covers the five principles of effective project leadership: building vision, nurturing collaboration, promoting performance, cultivating learning, and ensuring results. Using nontechnical language, this practical guide explains how to integrate these principles into daily work to help you effectively set up, manage, and align your projects for success.

We all need and thrive in successful projects. But what exactly does this mean? Is project success the successful and timely delivery within budget? Or is it the path to glory? Do results always matter the most? What else does project success mean? And what does it take to achieve project success? Does success fall from heaven? Is it limited to a lucky few who happen to be in the right place at the right time? Is it coincidence? Or can we actually plan success? There is no doubt that good project management is a critical factor of project success. That is, a project cannot be run without project management, be it formal or informal. You need to have something that holds things together. The underlying assumption is that we need some form of order to organize and run a project. Someone has to do something. In this sense, project management helps set a frame, providing structure and order to potential chaos. Without this structure a project leads to nowhere; it will most likely fail, if it ever takes off. This paper identifies five simple yet powerful leadership principles which, if applied systematically, can help you pave the path to project success. The five leadership principles for project success are: (1) build vision; (2) nurture collaboration; (3) promote performance; (4) cultivate learning; and (5) ensure results. All five leadership principles combined encompass the core of effective project leadership and build the Project Leadership Pyramid (Exhibit 1). This article explains the structure of the Project Leadership Pyramid and reveals the secrets inside.

We all need and thrive on successful projects, but what exactly does this mean? Is project success the successful and timely delivery within budget? Or is it the path to glory? Do results always matter the most? What else does project success mean? And what does it take to achieve project success? Does success fall from heaven? Is it limited to a lucky few who happen to be in the right place at the right time? Is it coincidence? Or can we actually plan success? There is no doubt that good project management is a critical factor in project success; that is, a project cannot be run without project management, be it formal or informal. You need to have something that holds things together. Underlying this is the assumption that we need some form of order to organize and run a project--someone has to do something. In this sense, project management helps set a frame, providing the structure and order to potential chaos. Without this structure, a project leads to nowhere and will most likely fail, if it ever takes off at all! This paper discusses how without project leadership, there is no direction in project management. It identifies five simple yet powerful leadership principles, which, if applied systematically, can help any project professional pave the path to project success. These are the five leadership principles: (1) build vision; (2) nurture collaboration; (3) promote performance; (4) cultivate learning; and (5) ensure results. All five leadership principles combined encompass the core of effective project leadership and build the Project Leadership Pyramid.

Project Success. Everyone Wants It. Not Everyone Gets It. Ever wonder why some project managers are consistently more successful than others? The best trained managers are not always the most effective--and this book explains why. It shows you in step-by-step detail how the integration of people skills with technical skills is crucial, and how the lack of a people-oriented approach is frequently the cause of project failure. Based on the authors' 40 years of successful project management experience, this practical guidebook clearly shows how productive communication, motivation and leadership skills, and self-management techniques can make a dramatic difference in meeting project goals. Then, using real-life project examples and enjoyable "hands-on" exercises, the book shows you how to build on these basic principles to: * develop practical communication techniques (see page 22) * deliver memorable presentations (see page 37) * negotiate effectively on projects (see page 89) * understand customer needs (see page 210) * set personal goals for improved self-management (see page 112) * run productive meetings and training exercises (see pages 147 and 297) * establish clear project objectives (see page 167) * motivate and lead people (see page 71) * effectively monitor project progress (see page 185) * and much more! The book concludes by linking all the people-centered skills and techniques covered into the Total Quality Management (TQM) concept, a system used with great success in the manufacturing sector. The book shows you how to apply TQM to service organization projects. Consistent project success comes when project managers focus their energy on people--the ones on their project team, others in their organization, and their clients. You will find in this highly readable professional resource the practical tools and "people skills" to achieve your project goals easily and enjoyably!

Delivering Effective Projects Project management is a complex and demanding field that requires careful attention to a variety of different areas. The success of a project often depends on how well project managers can navigate the various challenges they face in areas such as leadership and team management, governance and oversight, and planning and control. You will learn how to deliver: Effective Leadership and Management Leading with Vision: Empowering Teams and Achieving Project Success Establishing and Developing Effective Teams to Achieve Project Success Maintaining a Positive and Engaged Team: The Role of Conflict Management Mastering the Logical Approach to Problem-Solving: Achieving Project Objectives with Valid Information, Logical Steps, and Informed Decisions. Effective Decision-Making in Project Management Effective Communication with Stakeholders for Successful Project Delivery Mastering Negotiation Skills for Project Success Effective Governance and Oversight Establishing and Maintaining Effective Governance Structures for Project Alignment with Organisational Practice Managing Deviations from a Project Plan: Utilizing Reliable Information to Inform Reviews Navigating Change: Best Practices for Managing Change Control Processes and Protocols Strategies for Effective Stakeholder Management in Project Management Maximizing Project Success: Strategies for Delivering Intended Benefits Effective Planning and Control Mastering Project Cost Management Mitigating Risks and Maximizing Opportunities Managing Project Issues: Strategies for Effective Response and Review Developing and Implementing an Integrated Plan for Effective Project Management Ace Your Project Management Exam: Tips and Strategies for Effective Studying Effective project management is an essential skill for success in both professional work and academic pursuits. However, the concepts and theories taught in project management courses can sometimes seem abstract and disconnected from the real world. This is where "Delivering Effective Projects" comes in. Written by George Glover, a seasoned consultant project manager with over 25 years of experience, this book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing project management principles in real-world contexts. The book is divided into three parts, each with a specific focus on leadership and management, governance and oversight, and planning and control. Within each part, readers will find a wealth of practical advice and insights, as well as tips and strategies for success. Whether you are a working professional seeking to improve your project management skills, or a student looking to better understand the concepts and theories of project management, this book has something to offer. And for those preparing for project management exams, the final chapter provides valuable hints and tips to help you succeed. Overall, "Delivering Effective Projects" is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their project management skills and achieve success in their professional or academic pursuits. With its focus on real-world context and practical advice, this book is sure to become an essential reference for project managers at all levels of experience and expertise.

"This is the project management book I've been waiting a decade for! . . . The new world is the Project World, and this book gloriously shows the way."-Tom Peters How to get beyond the formulas and succeed in real-world project management Project Management Success Stories begins where most books on project management leave off-with the real-world experiences of professional project managers working without a net. From these stories and the lessons they teach, project managers emerge not as bureaucrats or technicians clinging to rules and formulas but as champions who challenge the status quo, set goals that extend the limits of their teams' capabilities, rely more on judgment and intuition than calculation, and are not afraid to take risks when necessary. Based on a comprehensive, NASA-sponsored research project, this practical guide takes readers beyond textbook management systems and articulates the field-proven tacit knowledge that these veteran leaders have accumulated through years of experience under fire. These stories contain lessons that extend far beyond the field of engineering; they apply in any environment, from the government task force to the corporate boardroom to the shop floor. This remarkably unconventional how-to book: * Features 70 firsthand project management success stories * Presents actionable lessons demonstrated by these success stories * Inspires and energizes readers to reach new heights in their own performance * Conveys leadership principles and intangibles in a simple, nontechnical format * Provides resources for creating success stories within any organization * Includes profiles of five "star" project managers Project management is not just for engineers anymore, and Project Management Success Stories is for anyone-engineer or generalist, project manager or team member-who wants to turn the tacit knowledge of proven professionals into hands-on solutions to the recurring challenges of a dynamic and constantly changing business and technological environment.

Leadership, Ethics, and Project Execution provides a masterclass in the project and people management skills that set apart the most accomplished design and construction professionals. This textbook for graduate and advanced undergraduate students distils the insights gleaned over the authors’ decades of experience in academia and industry into actionable principles for success in a notoriously demanding field. Combining real life case studies with original research, Leadership, Ethics, and Project Execution points the way from the classroom to the jobsite. Interactive exercises allow readers to take the role of junior project managers and other emerging professionals and reason through the ethical dilemmas surrounding building projects from the initial bid to completion. Chapters on stakeholder alignment, productivity, and project success ensure that aspiring leaders’ business decisions are as economically sound as they are ethically correct. From its accessible, conversational tone to the lifetime’s worth of construction wisdom it shares, Leadership, Ethics, and Project Execution offers an extended mentoring session with three giants of the building industry.

In chapters dedicated to factors such as leadership, teams, communication, information management and risk management, the author shines a light on the key behaviours in which project managers and others engage and how those behaviours predict success or failure. Practising project managers, project board members and sponsors, struggling to manage conflicting stakeholder expectations, complexity and ambiguity, will learn which factors are vital to determining successful outcomes.

Everyone manages projects — even if “project manager” isn’t your official title. Whether you’re a marketer or a creative director or an IT professional, project management is essential to achieving business objectives. Project management can be defined as the actual process of creating, organizing, and executing a plan in order to meet specific goals. However, project management is much greater than its definition. It’s actually a vast subject covering a wide variety of topics. Project management is the process of steering a project from the start through its lifecycle. The main objective of project management is to complete a project within the established goals of time, budget, and quality. Projects have life cycles since they aren’t intended to last forever. A project management life cycle starts when the project is initiated and ends when the project is either completed or terminated in one way or another. Process-based project management allows project managers to create, manage, and improve projects that align with the vision, mission, and core values of a business. All project activities and objectives are designed in such a way that they contribute towards achieving the most important organizational objectives. Process-based project management includes six stages: - Defining the processes - Identifying process indicators - Measuring performance - Adjusting objectives - Planning improvements - Implementing improvements Ideal project management can increase organizational efficiencies, boost team performance, and impact the bottom line. However, we realize not everyone is a project manager by trade. Although project management is common in all aspects of business, there are many complex concepts and terminologies OUTLINED in this BOOK that may help you take your project managing career to the next level.

Is your desire to become a winning project LEADER? Do you want to achieve more than an ordinary project manager? 75 percent of organizations rank leadership skills as most important for the successful projects-the Project Management Institute You can make well over $100,000 with experience and leadership-ProjectManager.com Effective project managers are the experts that companies want to hire-and top team members want to work for. Leading projects is a complex task, and project managers fight on many fronts. But what are the secrets of those who always win during meetings? Why servant leaders have so many followers? Which leadership skills are essential for a project manager? A project manager can achieve a lot-but an effective project leader with their team shoot goals and create real values. I've contributed to many projects and discovered that the next level up was in improving my leadership skills. I've seen leaders succeed and fail, and have captured those lessons for you. This book will reveal: Key competencies every project manager must master How to manage the triple constraint triangle to your advantage 9 leadership areas of a successful CEO and project manager How to upgrade interpersonal behavior and communication style Creative solutions for solving problems Bulletproof tips for getting the sponsor on your side How to execute strongly and close out a project early Turn conflicts to your advantage How to build your performing team Effective delegation of tasks Servant leadership for a successful project Next level project leadership-discover today's HECG game changers Each book comes with a BONUS checklist Still not sure if you can become an effective project leader? Here are the questions that I'm often asked. I don't have a college degree. Fortunately, it isn't necessary. Project managers need leadership and technical skills, not specific degrees. With the right experience and training, it doesn't matter whether you went to college or what you studied. My projects usually fail because of people! That's true. Most projects fail because team members are not motivated to deliver their best, and higher managers are not supportive. This book will guide you through interpersonal skills that are important for project success. What if I don't have any experience in project management? This book will give you ideas for hands-on experience in your community that will help you get in the door. Plenty of companies offer entry-level positions where you can hone your skills, and you'll learn what companies are looking for when they hire a project manager. Once you put the suggestions in this book into place, you'll join successful project managers all over the world in an exciting, fast-paced career. Not only that, but you can use these skills to benefit all aspects of your life. Open the door, and nobody will close it! I believe that your deep desire is to become an effective project LEADER. Scroll up and click the Add to Cart button now!