The Project Manager's Pocket Survival Guide

Troubleshooting tips and techniques for keeping projects and management careers on track Bestselling author James P. Lewis has become today's number one authority on the rules of project management in virtually any industry or environment. Now, in "The Project Manager's Pocket Survival Guide," Dr. Lewis focuses on areas that are often the largest stumbling blocks to project managers both new and experienced, and provides the practical skills and hidden keys necessary for completing projects on time and within budget. Providing numerous case studies of project management successes and failures in the field, this no-nonsense book explains how to maintain project consistency and success in today's environment of fast change and even faster innovation. Managers will obtain new tools and insights for: Understanding the politics of projects Running a successful, results-driven meeting Managing effectively in the project environment