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Art of Project Management

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ISBN-10: 0596007868

ISBN-13: 9780596007867

Edition: 2005

Authors: Scott Berkun

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"'The Art of Project Management' covers it all--from practical methods for making sure work gets done right and on time, to the mindset that can make you a great leader motivating your team to do their best. Reading this was like reading the blueprint for how the best projects are managed at Microsoft... I wish we always put these lessons into action!" --Joe Belfiore, General Manager, E-home Division, Microsoft Corporation "Berkun has written a fast paced, jargon-free and witty guide to what he wisely refers to as the 'art' of project management. It's a great introduction to the discipline. Seasoned and new managers will benefit from Berkun's perspectives." --Joe Mirza, Director, CNET…    
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Book details

List price: $39.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/17/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.19" long x 0.88" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English

Scott Berkun is the bestselling author of The Myths of Innovation,and Making Things Happen. His work as a writer and public speaker haveappeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Wired Magazine, Fast Company, Forbes Magazine, The Wall Street Journal and other media. He has taught creative thinking at the University of Washington and has been a regular commentator on CNBC, MSNBC and National Public Radio. His many popular essays and entertaining lectures can be found for free on his blog at www.scottberkun.com.

Preface
A brief history of project management (and why you should care)
Plans
The truth about schedules
How to figure out what to do
Writing the good vision
Where ideas come from
What to do with ideas once you have them
Skills
Writing good specifications
How to make good decisions
Communication and relationships
How not to annoy people: process, email, and meetings
What to do when things go wrong
Management
Why leadership is based on trust
How to make things happen
Middle-game strategy
End-game strategy
Power and politics
Notes
Annotated bibliography
Acknowledgments
Photo credits
Index