The bestselling first edition of this book broke new ground by focusing on the leadership aspects of project management rather than the technical. This radically revised edition is substantially reorganized to introduce much new material and experience and bring the applications up to date.
Introduction: the brave new world of project management pt. 1. The project leader. 1. What makes a good project leader? 2. The project in the organization pt. II. Preparing the ground. 3. Understanding the big picture. 4. Managing the sponsor. 5. Scoping pt. III. Managing the project. 6. The project start-up process. 7. 'Marketing' to the stakeholders. 8. Keeping on track. 9. Handing over and winding up pt. IV. Action summary.