Managing Projects

Master the basics of project management.
You've been asked to manage a key project-or perhaps you've volunteered for an assignment that could advance your career. So how do you make sure the project succeeds? Managing Projects walks you quickly through the basics, including:

• Drawing up a realistic schedule and project plan
• Monitoring key tasks and benchmarks
• Communicating with stakeholders
• Bringing the project to a close

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About the author

Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, 11 international licensed editions, books from Harvard Business Review Press, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review provides professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact.

Summary

You've been asked to manage a key project. Its success could propel your career, but before you take the reins, you want a brief overview of what's expected of you. Managing Projects

Product details

• Authors: Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review
• Assisted by: Harvar Business Review (Editor), Harvard Business Review (Editor)
• Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2014
• EAN: 9781625270832
• ISBN: 978-1-62527-083-2
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 180 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 108 g
• Series: Harvard Business Review; HBR 20-Minute Manager Series; 20-Minute Manager; 20 Minute Manager; HBR 20-Minute Manager Series
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Business: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Skills, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Time Management