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21 Ways to Excel at Project Management

Welcome to the top-rated project management book for project managers and teams who want a practical and straightforward approach to achieving project success.

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We are all engaged on a journey to achieve excellence in our industries, whether automotive, consumer goods, renewable energy or construction. Effective project management is a crucial enabler of this journey. The aim must be to provide our project managers with simple processes that they can rigorously and consistently apply to produce predictable results.

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Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • The Stages of a Project
  • Chapter 1. Sponsorship and Leadership
  • Chapter 2. Defining the Objectives and Benefits
  • Chapter 3. Planning the Project
  • Chapter 4. Ensuring the Project is a Manageable Size
  • Chapter 5. Defining the Budget
  • Chapter 6. Managing the Risks
  • Chapter 7. Getting the Right Project Manager
  • Chapter 8. Getting Customer Representation
  • Chapter 9. Defining Roles & Responsibilities
  • Chapter 10. Getting the Right Resources
  • Chapter 11. Monitoring and Reporting Progress
  • Chapter 12. Communicating Progress
  • Chapter 13. Consultation and Leadership
  • Chapter 14. Getting Realistic User Requirements
  • Chapter 15. Defining Your Approach
  • Chapter 16. Conducting Structured Testing
  • Chapter 17. Creating an Implementation Plan
  • Chapter 18. Conducting a Post Implementation Review
  • Chapter 19. Realising the Benefits
  • Chapter 20. Learning the Lessons
  • Chapter 21. Celebrating Success
  • Checklist
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Who Is This Book For?

Project Managers
The project manager plays a vital part in the project and is responsible for its success and quality. Their job is to ensure that the project proceeds and completes within the specified timeframe to the agreed budget and accomplishes its goals.
Business Analysts
The business analyst recognises the organisation's requirements and suggests solutions to problems. In a project team, the business analyst ensures that the current project's objectives can solve existing problems and add value to the organisation.
Project Team Members
Project team members are mainly the people who work on various project phases. They could be in-house staff or external consultants and may work full-time or part-time. Their roles can differ according to each project.
Project Sponsors
The project sponsor is the driver and in-house champion of the project. They are usually members of senior management and work closely with the project manager. They have a vested interest in the successful outcome of the project.
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