Project Management Leadership

La mayoría de las organizaciones e individuos trabaja bajo el concepto de metas y planes anuales; es decir, en ciclos de ejecución de 12 meses. En cambio, El año de 12 semanas te propone evitar las trampas y la baja productividad que genera el tipo de pensamiento anualizado. Esta propuesta redefine tu "año" para que pienses en términos de 12 semanas de ejecución durante las cuales no tendrás tiempo suficiente como para posponer tus metas y, por el contrario, tu urgencia por cumplirlas aumentará y se intensificará.

Wouldn’t you love to use all your skills, including leadership, communication, prioritization, organization, and teamwork? Your vision and the ability to execute on it are key to managing winning projects, not the degrees and certifications you have. You’re the one who would take all the resources and leverage them to fit all the pieces of the project puzzle together.

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 ...

Whether you're managing your first project or just tired of improvising, this guide will give you the tools and confidence you need to define smart goals, meet them, and capture lessons learned so future projects go even more smoothly.

In Coaching Agile Teams, Lyssa Adkins gives agile coaches the insights they need to adopt this new mind-set and to guide teams to extraordinary performance in a re-energized work environment. You’ll gain a deep view into the role of the agile coach, discover what works and what doesn’t, and learn how to adapt powerful skills from many allied disciplines, including the fields of professional coaching and mentoring.

Una de las claves del éxito del liderazgo está literalmente dentro de ti: tu capacidad para mostrarte amable con los demás mientras realizas tus tareas cotidianas. Con una elevada rotación de la mano de obra y una estabilidad en cuestión de retención de los empleados no hay mejor momento para asegurarse de que los líderes muestran amabilidad para retener a los empleados. En este libro esencial sobre liderazgo descubrirá: • Definiciones de amabilidad • 12 razones por las que la gente deja su trabajo • Hoja de consejos con medidas para los dirigentes • 17 Actividades de ...

**Unlock the Power of Collaborative Project Management and Build Teams That Drive Results** Are you tired of bottlenecks, poor communication, and team misalignment derailing your projects? *Building Strong Collaborative Teams in Project Management* is the essential guide every project leader needs to unify talent, maximize productivity, and deliver projects that exceed expectations. Whether you're managing agile workflows, remote teams, or cross-functional departments, this actionable handbook empowers you to lead with clarity, confidence, and cohesion. **Inside, you'll discover 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.

In this classic text, Taiichi Ohno—inventor of the Toyota Production System and Lean manufacturing—shares the genius that sets him apart as one of the most disciplined and creative thinkers of our time. Combining his candid insights with a rigorous analysis of Toyota's attempts at Lean production, Ohno's book explains how Lean principles can improve any production endeavor.

Despite the countless seminars, courses, and management books designed to hone good leaders, over 79% of employees leave their jobs due to poor leadership. Why is this happening? Award-winning executive consultant Chris Mefford and retired, high-ranking US Navy SEAL trainer Kyle Buckett argue that organizations need more than just leaders. They need successful teams. Mefford and Buckett are passionate about how our leadership model has failed and spotlight a new work culture that actually works.

Agile, say its enthusiasts, can transform your company, catapulting you to the head of the pack. Not so fast. In this clear-eyed and indispensable audiobook, Sarah Elk and Steve Berez provide a much-needed reality check. They dispel the myths and misconceptions that have accompanied agile's growth - the idea that it can reshape your organization all at once, for instance, or that it should be used in every function and for all types of work.

**Build Projects. Lead Teams. Strengthen Faith.** In the demanding world of construction project management, staying grounded isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. *Building on the Rock: Devotional Insights for Project Managers* equips construction professionals with biblical wisdom, practical leadership lessons, and a solid foundation to stand strong in high-pressure environments. Blending faith with real-world project leadership, this devotional delivers bite-sized insights that resonate with your daily challenges on site—from managing tight deadlines to leading diverse teams with ...

Ready to ace your PMP exam on the first try? Looking for a comprehensive yet efficient way to prepare while making the most of your time? This expertly crafted audiobook is your ultimate companion for PMP certification success. Designed by certified Project Management Professionals, it aligns perfectly with the latest PMI exam requirements.

This collection includes the top books to help you implement and master your skills and become an expert in Lean Methodology. The Lean Mastery Collection will revolutionize the way you operate your business. It will help you remove waste and improve speed, optimize your business for increased production for a lower cost.

Great engineers don't necessarily make great leaders—at least, not without a lot of work. Finding your path to becoming a strong leader is often fraught with challenges. It's not easy to figure out how to be strategic, successful, and considerate while also being firm. Whether you're on the management or individual contributor track, you need to develop strong leadership skills. This practical book shows you how to become a well-rounded and resilient engineering leader.

This step-by-step guide: Explains the principles of PRINCE2 in straightforward, manageable chunks, emphasizes how to apply PRINCE2 in practice, using real-life examples, was written by an experienced PRINCE2 practitioner and trainer, so you can be sure that the information is based upon approaches that work, gives clear explanations and practical illustrations in each section, explains how to effectively apply PRINCE2’s principles, themes and processes to your projects and other real-world scenarios, and much more.

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.

If you read (or listen to) nothing else on managing projects and initiatives, listen to these ten articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you lead initiatives that will inspire your people, tackle your biggest challenges with agile, and prepare yourself and your organization for a world driven by projects.

Living a modern life requires juggling a ton of information. But we were never taught how to manage this information effectively so that we can find what we need when we need it. In The PARA Method, Tiago Forte outlines a simple and intuitive four-step system that will help us sort all the information flooding our brains into four major categories—Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives—allowing us to manage our commitments while achieving our goals and dreams.

With an easy-to-understand approach, Cost Estimation: Methods and Tools provides comprehensive coverage of the quantitative techniques needed by professional cost estimators and for those wanting to learn about this vibrant career field. Featuring the underlying mathematical and analytical principles of cost estimation, the book focuses on the tools and methods used to predict the research and development, production, and operating and support costs for successful cost estimation in industrial, business, and manufacturing processes.