Smart Things to Know About Managing Projects

DONNA DEEPROSE is the author of two books on work teams, The Team Coach and Recharge Your Team, and one on employee recognition, How to Recognize and Reward Employees. She ia also co-author of a business simulation. Teams@Work, which she and her partner tailor to the specific needs and circumstances of their clients.

• Acknowledgments. What is Smart? Preface. THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT REVOLUTION. It's Not Just for Engineers Anymore. Project vs. Operations. THE SCIENCE OF MANAGING PROJECTS. The Birth of a Project. A Carefully Crafted Plan. Making Sense out of Dollars. Making It Happen. THE ART OF LEADING A PROJECT TEAM. Power vs. Persuasion. Is It a Team Yet? Representing, Relating, and Advocating. THE SKILLS FOR STAYING THE COURSE. Overcoming Obstacles. Crossing the Finish Line. References. Index.

..."user-friendly guide"... (Project Management Review, September 2001)"a good starting point." (Modern Management, December 2001)