Herding Chickens: Innovative Techniques for Project Management

by David Garrett

Get The Straight Scoop On Project Management--Ingenious Strategies That Work! Have you studied the traditional processes of project management, only to discover that in reality they fall short? Are you done with the idealistic theories of how things should function and eager to apply some street-smart tactics that tackle the real problems like egos, cliques, and squabbles? Welcome to the fine art of Herding Chickens--unconventional, innovative techniques for successful project management. Inside, the authors divulge expert approaches to getting a disparate project team moving in one direction. In their engaging style, they'll show you novel ways to boost efficiency, eliminate chaos, and ultimately complete your project on time, within budget. A fun and irreverent collection of the most useful tips, tricks, and concrete solutions, Herding Chickens describes how to: Inspire, motivate, and herd your project team--no matter how dysfunctional it is Look ahead to keep from falling behind Read, deal with, and charm all types of people Navigate the corporate jungle with finesse Control all aspects of a meeting, from the time waster to the loudmouth Use technology to enhance organization and communication

Genres: Management, Business

292 pages, Paperback

First published February 22, 2005

Reviews

[Kate Millin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very useful reminder of a lot of useful project management needs, with some things that were new to me too. I found out about this from a fellow Chartered Manager at the time I took on a complicated project which was perfect timing for me.
Welcome to the fine art of Herding Chickens - unconventional, innovative techniques for successful project management. Inside, the authors divulge expert approaches to getting a disparate project team moving in one direction. They'll show you novel ways to boost efficiency, eliminate chaos, and ultimately complete your project on time, within budget.

[Roland · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far I like it, practical tips, and not the "in the laboratory it works" kinds.

It is a really good book, and one I will give as a parting gift to the project manager guy at the company.

[Lachlan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting ideas for project management

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad overview of the basics for someone new to managing projects or small groups.