The HBR Guides Collection (8 Books) (HBR Guide Series)

What You’ll Learn

You’ve been asked to lead a project. You appreciate the

vote of confi dence, but are you panicking because you

haven’t a clue where to begin? Do you worry that stake-

holders will tug you in a million directions, making it im-

possible to set clear goals, let alone deliver the goods on

time and on budget? How will you know when to stick

to your original plan and when to be fl exible? And how

will you keep all your team members excited about this

project—when they have so many other pressures on

them?

This guide will give you the confi dence and tools you

need to manage projects effectively. You’ll get better at:

• Choosing the right team and keeping it humming

• Avoiding “scope creep”

• Zeroing in on critical tasks and mapping ...