Project Management: Lessons from the Field

by Carl L. Pritchard

We all have projects. The challenge is finding practical advice about how best to organize and then succeed at them. This collection of short, digestible articles covers the gamut of project concerns, from building a team to overcoming the mid-summer doldrums. In his inimitable, engaging style, Carl Pritchard draws you in with practical, applicable guidance on how to deal effectively with the special challenges that you face in your various projects. From initiating a project, onto the planning stages, through the execution of the project, controlling costs, and finally completing or closing the project, Carl Pritchard gives you practical, actionable advice every step of the way. In addition to having the full array of project management certifications, Pritchard is most recognized as the "fun guy" in project management. His engaging speaking and presentation style has drawn in audiences around the world. He attracts veterans and novices alike with an accessible, positive message about the project management profession.

252 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2009