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97 Things Every Project Manager Should Know
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97 Things Every Project Manager Should Know

by Barbee Davis
August 2009
Beginner
252 pages
6h 2m
English
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
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Preface

IN THEORY, CREATING A NEW PRODUCT or introducing a new process is simple. In reality, those of us who actually do it for a living know that it is becoming increasingly chaotic.

97 Things Every Project Manager Should Know is a collection of wisdom from project managers, software developers, and a wide range of other occupation holders from all around the world who are successful in managing their teams to success. They have shared what they think are important tips for you to know, whether you are involved in trying to create the product or manage the processes of your organization's projects.

Traditional books teach theory. In this one, people who are actively working in the field day to day share the best secrets that they have learned or developed after years on the job. You can find practical suggestions to improve both the final product and your personal experiences by taming the chaos and guiding the project to a successful completion.

As I talk to active practitioners, I find that there is a growing trend to involve software developers, research chemists, construction foremen, and all manner of other industry-specific technical experts in projects in a more vocal and active way. Users, and other stakeholders, must also be included in this evermore-democratic vocation. While this cooperation is great, it multiplies the complexity of trying to get the work finished.

Interestingly, when editing this book I have found that regardless of industry, project role, or worldwide ...

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