| Description |
1 online resource (xxiii, 260 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. The world of projects -- pt. 1. The project leadership pyramid -- ch. 2. Introducing the project leadership pyramid -- ch. 3. Principle 1: Build Vision -- ch. 4. Principle 2: Nurture collaboration -- ch. 5. Principle 3: Promote performance -- ch. 6. Principle 4: Cultivate learning -- ch. 7. Principle 5: Ensure results -- ch. 8. The dynamic pyramid -- pt. 2. The project leadership pyramid in practice -- ch. 9. Practicing the principles -- ch. 10. Project initiation and set-up -- ch. 11. Project execution -- ch. 12. Projects in trouble -- ch. 13. Closing a project -- ch. 14. Summary -- pt. 3. The personal leadership pyramid -- ch. 15. How to become an effective project leader -- pt. 4. Appendices -- Appendix A: The project vision document -- Appendix B: Scope matrix -- Appendix C: Sample scope phase 2-week plan -- Appendix D: The scope document -- Appendix E: Virtual team room -- Appendix F: Status report -- pt. 5. Bibliography -- pt. 6. Index |
| Summary |
Filled with samples, templates, and guidelines that readers can immediately use in their projects, this practical guide covers the five principles of effective project leadership and how they can be applied in daily project work. Based on experience in project management and the literature on leadership, project management, business, systems, and complexity theory, the five principles include building vision, nurturing collaboration, promoting performance, cultivating learning, and ensuring results. The book explains these principles in simple, nontechnical language and shows how they can set |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Industrial management.
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Project management.
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Leadership.
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Executive ability.
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Executive ability
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Industrial management
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Leadership
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Project management
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781439834626 |
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1439834628 |
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