Project management is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the world. The Project Management Institute has seen membership growth of more than 1000% in the last 10 years. But while many of these managers know how to plan a successful project in theory, very few have the practical tools needed to navigate the politics of today’s corporate world. Project managers need more than just technical skills; they need the right communication skills to succeed. Filled with real-world examples, Project Management That Works gives readers the tools they need to: communicate with their team as well as stakeholders • get their teams to function well • run fewer and more productive meetings • turn around failing projects • utilize data properly to make emotional conversations unemotional • know when a project is really done The only book that addresses the real challenges project managers face today, this is an accessible and invaluable tool that will show every reader how to accomplish his mission—no matter the obstacles.

Project Management That Works: Real-world Advice on Communicating, Problem-solving, and Everything Else You Need to Know to Get the Job Done

Business & Money

SEMBER, Brette MCWHORTER

Morris, Rick A.

Management & Leadership

Amacom Books

Due to the unapparelled rise of this in-demand field, very few in the role of a project manager have the practical tools needed to successfully navigate the politics of today’s corporate world. To ensure projects get completed on time and on budget, project managers need more than just technical skills--they need the right communication skills to succeed. Filled with helpful real-world examples, Project Management That Works equips project managers for success by teaching them how to: communicate with their teams as well as stakeholders; get their teams to function well; run fewer and more productive meetings; turn around failing projects; utilize data properly to make emotional conversations unemotional; and know when a project is really done. While many of project managers know how to plan a successful project in theory, Project Management That Works helps readers address the real challenges--both organizational and interpersonal--that keep projects from completion so they can accomplish their goals.

Project Management That Works: Real-World Advice on Communicating, Problem Solving, and Everything Else You Need to Get the Job Done

AMACOM

The Companion Guide to No Day But Today! This guide is complete with all of the forms, exercises, and a full 2017 calendar with US Holidays to use with the book No Day But Today by Rick A. Morris. Easy to use and follow along with the book, this companion guide will allow you to keep your thoughts and ideas as you complete your journey of how you want to be remembered and chart your path to significance.

No Day But Today - Companion Guide - 2017 Calendar

Self-Help

Self-Esteem

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

This book helps you frame one of life's greatest questions. How do you want to be remembered? How many times have you said to yourself, "I really need a change in my life, first thing tomorrow I am going to change this habit." The next day arrives and life simply seems to get in the way and no change occurred. We have one life and limited time.Tomorrow is not a guarantee.Yesterday has passed and the more we dwell on it, the more time we lose. Today is the day that we can take action. No Day But Today is a call to action and a framework that teaches an easy to follow template to help you answer one of life's greatest questions. It will teach you how to identify your roles in life, chart a path of how you intend to be remembered, and give you a process to create daily activities to help you chart your path and realize your dreams. Inspired by the beautiful words and lyrics of Jonathan Larson and the play Rent, author Rick A. Morris researched Jonathan and his story. What he found out became a personal call of action to Rick. Jonathan's career and life was ended too soon. Blending Jonathan's story with the loss of Rick's father at a young age created the need for this system. No Day But Today is a personal philosophy for Rick and he realized that he didn't want to waste not one day. Pick up this book today and get started immediately. For there is No Day But Today to get moving on the things that you want to accomplish!

No Day But Today

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Even for the most organized person, managing a project can be a challenge. The Everything Project Management Book, 2nd Edition is the perfect resource to help you complete any type of job successfully and on time. This book is packed with tips for every stage of project management, from setting goals to evaluating the final results, and provides ways to: 
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<li>Monitor progress and evaluate results</li>
<li>Shift gears while maintaining flexibility</li>
<li>Cut costs without compromising quality</li>
<li>Use technology to your advantage</li>
<li>Implement sound scheduling and budgeting techniques</li>
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 This completely revised and updated edition covers the most current information in the field. You'll learn about the Project Management Office (PMO), the latest project management software, and time-management techniques. The Everything Project Management Book, 2nd Edition is the only guide you need to master the tricky art of project management. With it, you'll meet deadlines and come in under budget every time! Rick A. Morris, PMP, is a consultant, mentor, and creator of a nonprofit foundation to promote project management in charities and other nonprofits. He has worked for organizations such as GE, Xerox, and CA and has consulted to numerous clients in a wide variety of industries including financial services, construction, nonprofit, hospitality, pharmaceutical, retail, and manufacturing. Morris is the chief operating officer for Highmark Technology and an active local chapter member of the Project Management Institute. He lives in Hoover, AL.

The Everything Project Management Book: Tackle any project with confidence and get it done on time

Everything