Laugh And Learn Project Management

Laugh And Learn Project Management
Author: Dr. Hare Krishna Chandrasekaran
Publisher: Pustaka Digital Media
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2022-05-23
Genre: Humor
ISBN:

Projects succeed-projects fail. This is because there is no definite formula for success in any project. When attempting to do something, be it a small task, an assignment or innovation, a set procedure has to be followed. In a project, the number of factors involved are far too many, and it is always a complex situation. If due care is not given to the project, it fails. The definition of failure varies with perspective. However, three factors stand out: cost overrun, time overrun and the original intentions of the project being lost en route. With finality, we can say that these factors fit in snugly in IT projects. It is particularly apt in a project, if the client who originally mooted the proposal says, “This is not what I wanted”. This is the tune sung by many IT clients and almost always, they are justified. Project failure is a multi-headed dragon which may take any shape it wants. It can be a spaceship for Mars crashing into the ocean, or the Titanic, ramming onto an iceberg; an airport ending up as big as a city, or a road project hitting a huge roadblock. It can be a cathedral, half-finished, or a hydro-electric project ending up with lakhs of displaced families. With big projects, the chances of failure are higher. There are projects with outlays of even billions of dollars. Thus, failure of space missions is understandable. Strangely, construction of a simple park also has failed sometimes.

So, You Want To Be A Project Manager?

So, You Want To Be A Project Manager?
Author: Jonathan Isaacson
Publisher: Dyojo
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2021-10-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781735622750

This book IS NOT a how-to or step-by-step guide for project management, but it does contain many of those foundational principles that I believe will help you in your quest. Whatever your goals are, the key elements that will help you get there are your mindset and habits. While your core values should be constant and should not be compromised, your mindset will need to adapt and your habits will need to evolve. Obviously, this book is influenced by my experiences and perspectives, but I think you will find encouragement and inspiration within these pages. This book is intended for:* Construction professionals who seek to grow their career opportunities through pursuing the role of project management.* Project managers who need some guidance to better understand leadership development and execute their position.* Managers who are looking for some assistance in helping their team members develop in their roles and responsibilities as project managers.I like what I saw from the mediocre book. Jon puts into words things veterans of the industry should know and shortens the learning of those new to the industry. Most of us learn by on the job training with some guidance. His books provide guidance for those willing to take the next steps at raising their knowledge. - David Watts (NY) About the author: Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer, is an author and host of The DYOJO Podcast. Jon speaks, writes, and coaches through his organization The DYOJO helping the start-up phase owners and growth-minded restoration professionals to shorten their DANG learning curve for personal and professional development. For over two decades Jon has been working in leadership roles with organizations in the construction, hazards abatement, and property restoration industries.This is book 3 in the Be Intentional series from The DYOJO - thedyojo.com/book3

Fundamentals of Project Management

Fundamentals of Project Management
Author: James P. Lewis
Publisher: Amacom
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2002
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780814471326

Updated concepts and tools to set up project plans, schedule work, monitor progress-and consistently achieve desired project results.In today's time-based and cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. This classic book provides businesspeople with an excellent introduction to project management, supplying sound, basic information (along with updated tools and techniques) to understand and master the complexities and nuances of project management. Clear and down-to-earth, this step-by-step guide explains how to effectively spearhead every stage of a project-from developing the goals and objectives to managing the project team-and make project management work in any company. This updated second edition includes: * New material on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) * Do's and don'ts of implementing scheduling software* Coverage of the PMP certification offered by the Project Management Institute* Updated information on developing problem statements and mission statements* Techniques for implementing today's project management technologies in any organization-in any industry.

Managing Change in Organizations

Managing Change in Organizations
Author: Project Management Institute
Publisher: Project Management Institute
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1628250976

Managing Change in Organizations: A Practice Guide is unique in that it integrates two traditionally disparate world views on managing change: organizational development/human resources and portfolio/program/project management. By bringing these together, professionals from both worlds can use project management approaches to effectively create and manage change. This practice guide begins by providing the reader with a framework for creating organizational agility and judging change readiness.

The Project Manager's Guide to Mastering Agile

The Project Manager's Guide to Mastering Agile
Author: Charles G. Cobb
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2015-01-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118991761

Streamline project workflow with expert agile implementation The Project Management Profession is beginning to go through rapid and profound transformation due to the widespread adoption of agile methodologies. Those changes are likely to dramatically change the role of project managers in many environments as we have known them and raise the bar for the entire project management profession; however, we are in the early stages of that transformation and there is a lot of confusion about the impact it has on project managers: There are many stereotypes and misconceptions that exist about both Agile and traditional plan-driven project management, Agile and traditional project management principles and practices are treated as separate and independent domains of knowledge with little or no integration between the two and sometimes seen as in conflict with each other Agile and "Waterfall" are thought of as two binary, mutually-exclusive choices and companies sometimes try to force-fit their business and projects to one of those extremes when the right solution is to fit the approach to the project It’s no wonder that many Project Managers might be confused by all of this! This book will help project managers unravel a lot of the confusion that exists; develop a totally new perspective to see Agile and traditional plan-driven project management principles and practices in a new light as complementary to each other rather than competitive; and learn to develop an adaptive approach to blend those principles and practices together in the right proportions to fit any situation. There are many books on Agile and many books on traditional project management but what’s very unique about this book is that it takes an objective approach to help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of both of those areas to see how they can work synergistically to improve project outcomes in any project. The book includes discussion topics, real world case studies, and sample enterprise-level agile frameworks that facilitate hands-on learning as well as an in-depth discussion of the principles behind both Agile and traditional plan-driven project management practices to provide a more thorough level of understanding.

The Complete Project Manager

The Complete Project Manager
Author: Randall Englund
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2012-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1523097051

The Complete Project Manager: Integrating People, Organizational, and Technical Skills is the practical guide that addresses the “soft” project management skills that are so essential to successful project, program, and portfolio management. Through a storytelling approach, the authors explain the necessary skills—and how to use them—to create an environment that supports project success. They demonstrate both the “why” and the “how” of creatively applying soft project management skills in the areas of leadership, conflict resolution, negotiations, change management, and more. This guide has an accompanying workbook, The Complete Project Manager's Toolkit , sold separately.

Project Management

Project Management
Author: Carl Pritchard
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2009-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1440156492

We all have projects. The challenge is finding practical advice about how best to organize and then succeed at them. This collection of short, digestible articles covers the gamut of project concerns, from building a team to overcoming the mid-summer doldrums. In his inimitable, engaging style, Carl Pritchard draws you in with practical, applicable guidance on how to deal effectively with the special challenges that you face in your various projects. From initiating a project, onto the planning stages, through the execution of the project, controlling costs, and finally completing or closing the project, Carl Pritchard gives you practical, actionable advice every step of the way. In addition to having the full array of project management certifications, Pritchard is most recognized as the "fun guy" in project management. His engaging speaking and presentation style has drawn in audiences around the world. He attracts veterans and novices alike with an accessible, positive message about the project management profession.

Success Through Leadership For Students

Success Through Leadership For Students
Author: Dr. Hare Krishna Chandrasekaran
Publisher: Pustaka Digital Media
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2022-06-02
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

This book “Success Through Leadership ” is targeted to improving the leadership quality of students from a very young age. As is the case with several other books of this author, the lessons of leadership are derived from the great epic Mahabharata. The author discusses 36 leadership qualities; each with a snippet from Mahabharata, served as a lesson, the practical application of that quality in a student’s life and a bit of humor to laugh and remember.

Making Things Happen

Making Things Happen
Author: Scott Berkun
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2008-03-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0596517718

Offers a collection of essays on philosophies and strategies for defining, leading, and managing projects. This book explains to technical and non-technical readers alike what it takes to get through a large software or web development project. It does not cite specific methods, but focuses on philosophy and strategy.

Tell Me Why Krishna

Tell Me Why Krishna
Author: Dr. Hare Krishna Chandrasekaran
Publisher: Pustaka Digital Media
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2022-06-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

For the past 5200 years, children have been raising questions and discussing within themselves as to why Krishna did such and such things and why He did not do some other things. They never could never get the right answer. Now the author gives 36 enchanting stories about Krishna and answers the naturally arising doubts with three bullet points in each case.