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The Eight Essential People Skills for Project Management
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The Eight Essential People Skills for Project Management

by Zachary Wong
December 2018
Beginner
256 pages
6h 50m
English
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
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Acknowledgments

This book would not have been possible without the love and support of my wife, Elaine, who gave me the time and inspiration to write these skills. Thank you for all your precious gifts.

My deepest gratitude to Richard Clark, who has been an incredible friend, colleague, and supporter throughout my career—thanks for making a difference in my life; and to Judith MacGregor, who was the most fun, engaging, and kindest boss, mentor, and champion for me at Chevron—I am grateful to you.

In addition, this book was inspired by many other wonderful people and leaders whom I have met in my career: Helen Argyres, Kathy Baldwin, Jim Bus, Kathy Dougherty, Mike Hagler, Carol Henry, Mark Keller, Jiro Ko-dama, Chuck McGinnis, Manfred Michlmayr, ...

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781523097951