Ready to take your business to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about caring management with this practical guide.In contemporary management literature, there is an increasing focus on the human side of management, with particular emphasis on emotional intelligence and empathy. This trend towards caring management is all the more important now that colleagues from different generations, with different expectations for their jobs, are working tog...

When Fortune Magazine estimated that 70% of all strategies fail, it also noted that most of these strategies were basically sound, but could not be executed. The central premise of Strategic Project Management Made Simple is that most projects and strategies never get off the ground because of adhoc, haphazard, and obsolete methods used to turn their ideas into coherent and actionable plans. Strategic Project Management Made Simple is the first book to couple a step-by-step process with an...

An organizational book inspired by the culinary world: how to take the principles of mise-en-place out of your kitchen and into your life.Every day, chefs across the globe churn out enormous amounts of high-quality work with efficiency using a system called mise-en-place—a French culinary term that means “putting in place” and signifies an entire lifestyle of readiness and engagement. In Everything in Its Place, Dan Charnas reveals how to...

Projects in the near future will be managed with a hybrid of Agile and traditional waterfall processes to better address the speed to market, product innovation, and financial challenges that organizations face. The project managers who learn how to merge Agile with Waterfall methodologies first will gain a huge career advantage over those who lag behind. This engaging and highly instructive guide covers what Agile is, and how and when it is appropriate to blend it into your projects.

Business Driven PMO Success Stories was written by and with over two dozen contributing authors from the worldwide project management and project management office (PMO) community. It offers executives, managers, and all those involved in the projects of the organization, an understanding of the value a PMO can provide, the knowledge they need to determine the purpose of their PMO, and how to craft a PMO best suited to fulfill that purpose.

Anticipate and solve problems within your businessThis book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing the Ishikawa diagram, providing you with the essential information and saving time.In 50 minutes you will be able to:• Recognize the benefits of using the Ishikawa diagram for problem-solving and project management• Clearly identify the root causes of a problem through brainstorming session and categorizing...

This is the only book that makes all planning methods and tools available to project managers at all levels easy to understand ... and use. Instead of applying techniques piecemeal, you'll take a cohesive, step-by-step approach to improve strategic and operational planning and scheduling throughout the organization. You'll master advanced scheduling techniques and tools such as strategic planning models and

Program management (PgM) is fast developing as the essential link between strategy and projects and as a vehicle for organizational change. It offers the means to manage groups of projects with a common business purpose in an integrated and effective way. The Second Edition of Michel Thiry’s Program Management builds on the bestselling title first published in 2010. The heavily revised text reflects the latest program management guides and international standards and includes: a new sectio...

Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about effective leadership with this practical guide.Leadership is becoming an increasingly important aspect of a company’s culture. Rather than relying solely on managers, businesses are now seeking leaders who can support employees and strengthen motivation in order to achieve their objectives. This guide will explain the 12 essential qualities that all leaders must possess and help...

Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about successful project management with this practical guide.The ability to manage a project effectively is an essential skill for anybody hoping to progress in their career. However, from tight budgets to a lack of resources, there are many obstacles that can stop you in your tracks. This guide will teach you how to plan for mistakes effectively, organise your team and ensure your p...

Anything from an office move to the Olympic Games can be termed a project, and 97 per cent of successful projects are led by an experienced project manager. Presenting over 250 years of professional project management experience in a highly accessible format, this entertaining yet practical book will help project managers get up to speed quickly with good practice, avoid pitfalls and deliver business value. SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2014 CMI MANAGEMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR.

How companies can stop overthinking the branding process, with faster and better resultsBrand It Yourself is about getting a handle on your brand fast—without getting bogged down by research data, focus groups, or company politics.Lynn Altman believes that branding should be an energizing, exciting process. Unfortunately, too many companies turn it into a complicated grind, burying their common sense about how to connect with their customers.