Leading High-Performance Projects (Hardcover)

Ralph Kliem

ISBN 10: 193215910X / ISBN 13: 9781932159103

Published by J Ross Publishing, Florida, 2004

About this Item

Hardcover. According to studies by major think tanks, few projects finish on time, within budget, or meet customer requirements. The number one problem, cited by these studies, is a failure on the people side of project management, stemming from ineffective or inadequate leadership. While certainly not the only cause of project failures, exhibiting effective leadership throughout the entire life cycle of any project is key to achieving success. Drawing on the principles and research findings of Organizational Engineering (OE), this book explains how project managers can adopt the most appropriate leadership style under a given set of circumstances.Leading High-Performance Projects helps project managers encourage greater teaming, become more effective decision-makers, reduce incidences of negative conflict, and eliminate opportunities for ""negative energy"" to permeate a project. The Results - readers will learn how to become more efficient, more effective, more productive, and consequently, more successful project managers. Helps project managers encourage greater teaming, become more effective decision-makers, reduce incidences of negative conflict, and eliminate opportunities for negative energy to permeate a project. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Leading High-Performance Projects (Hardcover)
• Publisher: J Ross Publishing, Florida
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 193215910X
• ISBN 13: 9781932159103
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Unlock the secrets to leading high-performance projects and achieving exceptional results. Are your projects consistently falling short of expectations? Discover the key to success lies not just in project management, but in effective leadership. This insightful guide reveals how to master the people side of project management, transforming project managers into inspiring leaders.

Drawing on the principles of Organizational Engineering (OE), this practical resource equips you with the tools and techniques to:

• Cultivate high-performing teams that collaborate effectively and drive innovation.
• Make sound decisions that align with project goals and stakeholder needs.
• Navigate conflict with confidence and build strong, trusting relationships.
• Communicate with clarity and impact, fostering a shared vision and commitment.
• Motivate and empower your team to achieve extraordinary results.

Transform your project management approach and become a leader who inspires, empowers, and delivers exceptional outcomes. This is for project managers, team leaders, and anyone seeking to elevate their leadership skills and drive project success.

About the Author

Ralph L. Kliem, President of Practical Creative Solutions, Inc., a firm specializing in management consulting and training, is an accomplished author of hundreds of articles and 12 books primarily in the field of project management. Mr. Kliem is also a senior project manager and former corporate auditor with a Fortune 500 firm and editor of the newsletter for the Puget Sound chapter of PMI.