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Informationen zum Autor Kerry Wills has worked as a consultant and as a project manager for Fortune 500 companies on multi-million-dollar technology projects since 1995. During that time, he has gained experience in several capacities: program manager, project manager, architect, developer, business analyst, and tester. Having worked in each of these areas gives Kerry a deep understanding of all facets of an information technology project. He has planned and executed several large projects as well as remediated several troubled projects. Kerry is a member of Mensa and has a unique perspective on project work, resulting in eight patents, published work in project management journals and books, and speaking engagements at more than twenty project management conferences and corporations around the world. He is a passionate speaker who has a reputation for delivering entertaining presentations combined with vivid examples from his experiences. He runs a project management blog called "Adventures in Project Management" at http://kerrywills.wordpress.com. He lives with his wife and two kids in Southington, Connecticut. Klappentext Reflecting the changing landscape of projects today, "Essential Project Management Skills" empowers project managers to master the skills necessary to succeed in the current environment. Zusammenfassung Project managers are increasingly taking on more than just managing plans and direct reports, they fill a consultative role requiring skills for facilitation, negotiation, and relationship management. This book explores ways to master the skills needed to succeed in the project management environment. Inhaltsverzeichnis Background. Changing Project Landscape. Overview. Reduce Cost: Outsourcing. Reduce Cost: Shared Services. Increased Complexity: More Technology Layers. Increased Complexity: Enterprise Focus. Increased Complexity: Third-Party Vendors. Additional Rigor: Demand Management and Governance. Additional Rigor: Process and Tools. Changing Workforce: Specialized Resources. Changing Workforce: Mobile Resources. Summary of Impacts. The New Project Management Skills . Overview. Additional Rigor. Consultative Approach. Managing Information. Leading the Team. Summary. Tying It All Together. Summary of Techniques and Skills. References. ...
