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The Project Rots From The Head: How Senior Managers Can Stop Projects From Failing, Forever
It's a fact that most projects fail. To deliver projects successfully every time sponsors and executives need to do the right things, at the right time and in the right way. This book will show you how.
After an in-depth look at the responsibilities of a project sponsor the book tackles the role of sponsor in three distinct categories: Stewardship, Decisions and Results. Each section breaks down what it is, why it's important and how sponsors and senior executives can get it right.
With practical insights, Colin's trademark humour and anecdotes, this book will leave anyone with responsibility for delivering results clear on what they need do, change and improve to be successful.
After an in-depth look at the responsibilities of a project sponsor the book tackles the role of sponsor in three distinct categories: Stewardship, Decisions and Results. Each section breaks down what it is, why it's important and how sponsors and senior executives can get it right.
With practical insights, Colin's trademark humour and anecdotes, this book will leave anyone with responsibility for delivering results clear on what they need do, change and improve to be successful.
188 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 24, 2017
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About the author
Colin D. Ellis
7 books16 followers'Colin is one of the world's foremost authorities on workplace culture.'
Colin D Ellis is a global workplace culture expert sought after by organisations around the world to help them build vibrant, high-performance cultures.
He acutely recognizes trends in working culture early to help others understand how to apply these in the work that they do - regardless of industry or country. Colin's approach is to provide his clients with the knowledge and skills that they need in order to be able to build and evolve vibrant cultures for themselves.
He has worked with almost 100 different cultures in almost 20 countries. His clients organisations such as Red Bull, Microsoft, Cisco, the US House of Representatives, Dutch Olympic Team, IAG Insurance, Amgen and KPMG.
He is the author of five best-selling books, including the award-winning “Project Book: The Complete Guide to Consistently Delivering Great Projects”, “Culture Fix: How to Create a Great Place to Work" and “Detox Your Culture: Deliver results, retain staff, and strengthen your organization's reputation”. He is a regular speaker at conferences and events around the world, and has been featured in media outlets such as Harvard Business Review, Sky News and the BBC.
Originally from the UK, Colin now travels globally to deliver his programs and speeches. He enjoys coffee, a single malt whisky and still allows his football team Everton to ruin his weekend. His ambition is to help Everton to regain their rightful status at the top of the Premier League!
For more information on working with Colin head to www.colindellis.com or email the team at hello@colindellis.com.
Colin D Ellis is a global workplace culture expert sought after by organisations around the world to help them build vibrant, high-performance cultures.
He acutely recognizes trends in working culture early to help others understand how to apply these in the work that they do - regardless of industry or country. Colin's approach is to provide his clients with the knowledge and skills that they need in order to be able to build and evolve vibrant cultures for themselves.
He has worked with almost 100 different cultures in almost 20 countries. His clients organisations such as Red Bull, Microsoft, Cisco, the US House of Representatives, Dutch Olympic Team, IAG Insurance, Amgen and KPMG.
He is the author of five best-selling books, including the award-winning “Project Book: The Complete Guide to Consistently Delivering Great Projects”, “Culture Fix: How to Create a Great Place to Work" and “Detox Your Culture: Deliver results, retain staff, and strengthen your organization's reputation”. He is a regular speaker at conferences and events around the world, and has been featured in media outlets such as Harvard Business Review, Sky News and the BBC.
Originally from the UK, Colin now travels globally to deliver his programs and speeches. He enjoys coffee, a single malt whisky and still allows his football team Everton to ruin his weekend. His ambition is to help Everton to regain their rightful status at the top of the Premier League!
For more information on working with Colin head to www.colindellis.com or email the team at hello@colindellis.com.
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