Making It Happen: A Non-Technical Guide to Project Management

Mackenzie Kyle has] put a proven process for planning and managing projects into a great read." — Richard Pearson, Managing Director, Priority Management Hong Kong "Making It Happen is not only an easy read, laying out the fundamentals of organizing projects, but also brings to life the concepts." — Gary Hamer, BC Gas From the Publisher A godsend for every harried manager who needs to learn the ins and outs of project management...yesterday! Written in a compelling narrative form, Making It Happen follows the trials and tribulations of a middle manager who has had a career-threatening project thrust upon him, as he learns the ropes of PM, the hard way. From the Inside Flap Making It Happen: A Non-Technical Guide to Project Management provides a fresh and clear approach to project management. Written in the form of a novel, it covers the basics of project management in a friendly, interesting, and memorable way. Will Campbell, a reasonably competent middle manager, is suddenly thrust into managing a high-profile project that could make or break his career. With no project management experience, and armed only with the guidance of his eccentric menror, Martha, Will learns the hard way. As Will navigates the rough seas of company politics, treacherous competition, and a project swirling out of control, he narrowly evades many pitfalls, and masters some indispensable project management tools along the way. Against the backdrop of this personal drama, a simple, rational approach to project management unfolds. Will's ability to g EAN: 9780471642343 Package Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.0 x 0.6 inches Languages: English