The Question is the Answer: Leveraging Questions to Enhance PMI Project Performance

The material exams the Project Management Institute (PMI) project management methodology from a Socratic perspective. This enables the reader to quickly and effectively apply the material in a context and manner that is relevant and meaningful to them and the work they are involved in.

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