Project Manager's Book of Checklists, The: How to complete a project successfully, smoothly and on time - Softcover

Newton, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0273715585 ISBN 13: 9780273715580

Publisher: Pearson International, 2008

Synopsis

Managers are faced with complex tasks all the time. Completing these tasks may require setting up and running a project or on other occasions it may need a short, structured action plan.

A huge amount of approaches exist, in thousands of books, to help managers complete tasks. Occasionally, a manager has the time to go off and read a text on a topic like how to manage a project, but often they have an immediate requirement to do something now. There isn’t time to plough through a project management book. Usually, all that is needed is a simple list of steps, a checklist that the manager can read to kick start them into action.

The core contents of this book will follow a standard project management process – starting in initial concept identification, and going through to complete implementation. At each stage there are tasks and problems that face project managers, and for each identified task or problem there will be a checklist.

Unlike normal project management texts, which are written to be read end-to-end, this book is designed to act as an everyday reference source that will be picked up and used every time the question “how do I …..” comes into the readers mind. The book will sit on a manager’s desk at work and be referenced regularly. It will become as much an important supporting tool as a book to read.

 

 

About this title

About the Author

Richard Newton is an experienced executive who has worked both as a management consultant and a senior manager in a number of major corporations. Over the past twenty years he has built a superb track record in the successful delivery of projects and business change, the setting up and management of project and business improvement teams, and advising companies on how to ensure successful delivery on an ongoing basis. He is an advocate and successful practitioner of simple approaches to project and change management.

From the Back Cover

This bestselling checklist formula is your ultimate guide to project management success.

So you need to start and run a project, smoothly, successfully and on time. Chances are you’ve got a million other things to think about, so staying on top of things, let alone one step ahead, is a real challenge.

The Project Manager’s Book of Checklists is your answer. It’s everything you need to know and more – it shows you what to do, even if you don’t know what needs to be done yet. The unique checklist format has been specifically designed for busy people just like you to help you access the tips and advice as quickly as possible.

“…a comprehensive and easy-to-use toolkit that will be helpful to all project managers. It’s a great addition to any business book collection.”

Kevin Muraski, Programme Director, BT Consumer

 “The Project Manager’s Book of Checklists provides quick and helpful advice that will aid project managers in overcoming their daily challenges.”

Peter Meredith, Director, Fox Dene Consulting

 

 

 

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson International
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0273715585
• ISBN 13: 9780273715580
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 202