Project Leadership

As executives build and nurture their organization's strategic agility in today's turbulent, uncertain business environment, the ability to lead strategic change has become more critical than ever. The Strategic Project Leader, Second Edition will help project managers lead with confidence in temporary, ambiguous team structures that execute risk-laden work in an increasingly agile project environment. The book provides practical guidance to help you move from project manager to service-based project leader.

No project management training? No problem! In today’s workplace, employees are routinely expected to coordinate and manage projects. Yet, chances are, you aren’t formally trained in managing projects - you’re an unofficial project manager. FranklinCovey experts Kory Kogon, Suzette Blakemore, and James Wood understand the importance of leadership in project completion and explain that people are crucial in the formula for success.

**LEADING with IMPACT: Project Management Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations** *Build smarter. Lead stronger. Deliver purpose.* In a world where deadlines, budgets, and community impact collide, successful nonprofit project leaders don't just manage—they lead with precision, purpose, and vision. Whether you're overseeing a new community center, a housing initiative, or a public infrastructure project, *LEADING with IMPACT* gives you the tools to bring structure to chaos and clarity to complexity. This strategic guide bridges the gap between construction-savvy project managers and ...

How can effective project management transform not just outcomes but entire organizations? In a world of constant change, mastering project management is more crucial than ever. This guide explores key principles from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to Agile methodologies, helping professionals lead projects with confidence. Covering core concepts like the triple constraint—scope, time, and cost—and the impact of stakeholder engagement, it reveals how communication and collaboration drive project success.

In Project to Product, value stream network pioneer and technology business leader Dr. Mik Kersten introduces the Flow Framework - a new way of seeing, measuring, and managing software delivery. The Flow Framework will enable your company's evolution from project-oriented dinosaur to product-centric innovator that thrives in the age of software. If you're driving your organization's transformation at any level, this is the audiobook for you.

Project managers are no longer judged by the technical success of their projects alone. They're also held accountable for their contributions to the company's financial goals. Yet most project managers don't have the business knowledge necessary to make project-based decisions that lead to bottom-line success.

Your digital transformation cannot fail. But many do, and the problem is not technology. The real challenge is transforming your organization. Success requires the right balance of strategy and implementation. Many leaders know how to craft a winning strategy, but few understand how to implement it across the organization. Robin Speculand, a global expert in strategy and digital implementation, guides leaders to apply a proven structure and disciplined mindset to deliver world-class implementation and performance. This book provides the frameworks, tools, and techniques you need to excel in...

The Concise Reads Management Series gives us some of the important tools in the management tool belt including problem solving, communicating, and building a team. The guides are concise on purpose and should take you no more than an hour or so to read but the principles within them take weeks and months to master. These are essential principles to find success as a manager or leader and therefore it is important that you absorb them and turn them into habits. Problem Solving Introduction: If you are or aspire to become a business executive then you cannot escape being confronted with ...

Are you struggling to keep projects on track, manage deadlines, and lead teams effectively? Do you want to pass your PMP®, CAPM®, or PRINCE2® exam with confidence? Whether you're an aspiring project manager, a business leader, or a seasoned professional, this book is your ultimate roadmap to mastering project management and excelling in your career.

For the first time in history, we have instantaneous access to the world’s knowledge. There has never been a better time to learn, to contribute, and to improve ourselves. Yet, rather than feeling empowered, we are often left feeling overwhelmed by this constant influx of information. The very knowledge that was supposed to set us free has instead led to the paralyzing stress of believing we’ll never know or remember enough. Now, this eye-opening and accessible guide shows how you can easily create your own personal system for knowledge management, otherwise known as a Second Brain.

In a time of deep political division, few plans have stirred as much controversy as Project 2025—the conservative blueprint to radically transform American governance, economy, healthcare, and more. But what exactly does this plan propose? And will it safeguard our future, or jeopardize the democracy, civil liberties, and freedoms we hold dear?

Introducing Project Management Mastery—the ultimate guide to mastering project planning and scope management. This comprehensive book is perfect for project managers, team leaders, and anyone responsible for managing projects of any size, complexity, or industry.

Project Management All-in-One for Dummies is the premier go-to for PMs looking for hands-on information and advice to take their organizational, planning, and execution skills to new heights. In this book you will find: Project Management for Dummies, Agile Project Management for Dummies, Project Management Checklists for Dummies, Managing Millennials for Dummies, SCRUM for Dummies, Microsoft Project 2019, Product Management for Dummies, and Enterprise Agility for Dummies....

Franklin Covey experts Kory Kogon and Suzette Blakemore understand the importance of leadership in project completion and explain that people are crucial in the formula for success. This updated and revised edition of Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager offers practical, real-world insights for effective project management and guides you through the essentials of the people and project management Initiate Plan Execute Monitor.

It seems like a lifetime ago that I was a software project manager for a major telecommunications company. You will see it was sometime ago by the catchphrases and jargon in this little book. These pages were written before it was time to circle back to the issue. Back then, you would call someone and say “I’m calling you to talk about…” rather than “I am reaching out to you…” Here, I tried to distill some of the wisdom of how to manage projects, using the Biblical book of Proverbs as a literary guide. I also looked at my own strengths and weaknesses as well as those of my ...

Governance Frameworks for IT Project Management Offices by M.J. Laughlin is an essential ebook for IT executives, PMO leaders, and project managers looking to understand and implement robust governance structures within IT Project Management Offices (PMOs). This comprehensive guide delves into the importance of governance frameworks for successful IT project delivery, emphasizing alignment with organizational strategy, compliance with regulatory standards, and efficient resource allocation. The ebook covers a wide range of governance models—traditional, agile, and hybrid—providing ...

As mobile and web technologies continue to evolve rapidly, there is added pressure to develop and implement software projects in weeks instead of months. Agile Project Management for Dummies can make that happen. This is the first book to provide a simple, step-by-step guide to Agile project management approaches, tools, and techniques.

Strategic Project Management Made Simple, Revised and Updated is an indispensable volume for leaders and workers seeking to transform their approach to planning, driving, and executing projects in their organizations.

**Minimize Delays. Maximize Profit. Master Risk.** In the unpredictable world of construction, one misstep can derail budgets, timelines, and reputations. *Navigating Uncertainty* is your go-to manual for mastering proactive risk management—so you stop reacting to problems and start engineering smart, resilient projects from the ground up. **Built for Construction Project Managers**, this practical guide breaks down complex risk variables into actionable, easy-to-implement strategies that help you deliver successful builds—on time and on budget. **In this guide, you’ll learn how to:**...

With stories and insights that will create several "ah-ha" moments, a lot of problems you'll recognise and even a few giggles, I hope you'll enjoy this as both entertainment and a learning experience. I guarantee that you'll take away many valuable ideas.