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

The ultimate survival guide for dealing with even the most difficult projects.

Project management is one of the fastest–growing occupations in the world. The Project Management Institute, for example, has seen membership growth of more than 1,000 percent 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 you the tools you need to:

– communicate with your team as well as with stakeholders – get your team to function well – run fewer and more productive meetings – turn around failing projects – utilize data prop erly 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 acces sible and invaluable tool that will show you how to accomplish your mission—no matter the obstacles.

Advance praise for Project Management That Works

"A powerful addition to the growing body of knowledge in new project management."— Rob Thomsett, author, Radical Project Management

"Rick Morris‘s passion for the subject matter is truly contagious, helping others understand the benefits of doing it the right way—the first time." — Dave Keyes, Senior Vice President, Protective Life Corporation

"If you want to read a book about project management theory as it is successfully being practiced today then this is the one for you!"— Tony Webster, PMP, Vice President, Highmark Technology

"Rick Morris‘s approach brings humanity to project management." — Paul Crigler, instructor, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Business, Dept. of Accounting and Information Systems

"A must read for any project manager." — Mary Margeret Pruett, Business Services Optimization, CA

"Rick Morris is the most passionate PM I know. He has a rare combination of a cheerleading personality with a fine–tuned attention to detail. These characteristics have led to his success as a PM, and you will . . . experience both in this book." — Don Delashaw, PMI–Birmingham (Alabama)

"By following his tried and true processes, you are guaranteed success!" — Corrie Sigler, Project Manager, Saks Incorporated

Rick A. Morris (Hoover, AL) is a project manager for several Fortune 500 companies and is a sought–after public speaker on project management.

Brette McWhorter Sember (Clarence, NY) is an attorney who has written more than 30 books including The Essential Supervisor‘s Handbook .