{"product_id":"project-management-for-the-unofficial-project-manager-a-franklincovey-title-spiral-bound-kory-kogon-suzette-blakemore-and-james-wood","title":"Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager (Spiral Bound)","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"If you're struggling to keep your projects organized, this book is for you. If your team is unable to meet your deadlines, this book is for you. And if you're consistently managing projects despite having no project management training, this book is definitely for you. You're not alone--in fact, your situation is quickly becoming the norm. Project management is the work of the 21st century workforce--companies in every industry require regular team and matrixed team efforts to complete a variety of extremely important endeavors. But, across the board, the success rate of the average company's projects is lackluster. This should come as no surprise when so many employees dread project management. There is a better way. From FranklinCovey management experts Kory Kogon, James Wood, and Suzette Blakemore comes Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager, offering practical, real-world insights for effective project management. Kogon, Wood, and Blakemore understand the importance of leadership in project completion--they explain that people are as crucial as processes in the formula for success, and an effective project manager can't afford to undervalue his or her team. This book guides you through the essentials of the project management process: Initiating Planning Executing Monitoring\/Controlling Closing Unofficial project managers in any arena will benefit from the accessible, engaging real-life anecdotes, memorable \"Project Management Proverbs,\" and quick reviews at the end of each chapter. It's time to change the way you think about project management--\"project manager\" isn't your official title or necessarily your dream job, but with the right strategies, you can excel. Managing projects doesn't have to be a frustrating process that you merely tolerate in your current position. If you're ready to lead an eager team and exceed expectations, picking up this book is the first step to success\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFranklin Covey book.;If you're struggling to keep your projects organized, this book is for you. If your team is unable to meet your deadlines, this book is for you. And if you're consistently managing projects despite having no project management training, this book is definitely for you. You're not alone--in fact, your situation is quickly becoming the norm. Project management is the work of the 21st century workforce--companies in every industry require regular team and matrixed team efforts to complete a variety of extremely important endeavors. But, across the board, the success rate of the average company's projects is lackluster. This should come as no surprise when so many employees dread project management. There is a better way. From FranklinCovey management experts Kory Kogon, James Wood, and Suzette Blakemore comes Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager, offering practical, real-world insights for effective project management. Kogon, Wood, and Blakemore understand the importance of leadership in project completion--they explain that people are as crucial as processes in the formula for success, and an effective project manager can't afford to undervalue his or her team. This book guides you through the essentials of the project management process: Initiating Planning Executing Monitoring\/Controlling Closing Unofficial project managers in any arena will benefit from the accessible, engaging real-life anecdotes, memorable Project Management Proverbs, and quick reviews at the end of each chapter. It's time to change the way you think about project management--project manager isn't your official title or necessarily your dream job, but with the right strategies, you can excel. Managing projects doesn't have to be a frustrating process that you merely tolerate in your current position. If you're ready to lead an eager team and exceed expectations, picking up this book is the first step to success--;Provided by publisher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"In this book, Kory, Suzette, and James have created the ultimate blueprint for 'unofficial' project managers. You'll go from amateur to adept in seven easy chapters.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Jay Wilkinson, founder and CEO of Firespring\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eProject Management for the Unofficial Project Manager\u003c\/i\u003e gets to the HEART of a challenge so many now face in the workplace--the need to ORGANIZE Projects, on the fly, without training, to lead their companies to a new future. This is a GREAT book . . . you'll take control fast with the knowledge in these pages.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Julie Morgenstern, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTime Management From The Inside Out\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The new benchmark for real and truly effective project management. This is a must-read...\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Gerry Aquino, Organizational Development and Learning, Össur Americas, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eProject Management for the Unofficial Project Manager\u003c\/i\u003e is the best business improvement book that I have ever read. This book will become the guide for all of our future projects. . . . Any person who follows the advice in this book will find a tremendous, positive impact on their career.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Tim Rancourt, President of Engineering and Manufacturing at Northern Tool + Equipment\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Finally! A project management book that acknowledges and supports the 'people' part of projects. . . . Practicing the Four Foundational Behaviors will help every 'unofficial' project manager engage their team.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Deanna Carrera, Director of Leadership and Learning at First Things First\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"In this age of lean corporate headcount, everyone, no matter what their title, is required to fill the role of project manager. And the new book, Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager, covers the core areas that any project professional needs to be successful.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Robert Fitt, Sr. Director of Human Resources, Broadcom Corporation\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"If you are involved with executing projects of any size, you owe it to yourself, and your team to read this book.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Kenneth Johnson, Director of Training and Development, State of Colorado\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Sometimes we think as projects as large capital expenditures, but often all of our work is an 'unofficial' project, and too often, we find ourselves ill equipped to manage the process to a successful outcome. Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager ties together a process that everyone can use for project work, as it is for all levels of an organization.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Bonnie Stone, Centralized Learning and Development Manager at Central Arizona Project\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKory Kogon\u003c\/b\u003e is the Global Practice Leader for Productivity, focusing her research and content development around time and project management, and communication skills. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore joining FranklinCovey, Kory spent more than six years as the Executive Vice President of Worldwide Operations for AlphaGraphics, Inc. She was responsible for the teams helping franchisees start up their business, develop staff, and reach profitability in a highly competitive, commodity-driven industry. She also led the implementation of ISO 9000, supervised the move of the corporate headquarters from Tucson to Salt Lake City, and managed the installation of the first company-wide global learning system. In 2005, Utah Magazine honored Kory as one of the \"Top 30 Business Women to Watch\" in Utah. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuzette Blakemore\u003c\/b\u003e joined FranklinCovey in 2012 as a Regional Productivity Practice leader where she brings concrete understanding and the productivity challenges facing workforces today. Prior to joining Franklin Covey, Suzette spent over 20 years in the corporate world, moving from a top producing sales person to Executive team member. Suzette has led both Learning Development and Business Development divisions working with thousands of businesses from Fortune 500 companies and small business in the U.S., Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Brazil, Russia, Japan and the UK. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe has led many projects having created over 40 training and development offerings focused on creating successful Sales, Team, Marketing, Operations and Profit strategies while at the same time helping organizations achieve double digit revenue growth despite the economic down-turn. Suzette is a Certified Franchise Executive and holds additional certifications from the Direct Marketing Association, and ASTD. She currently serves as a board member for the EcSell Institute. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJames Wood\u003c\/b\u003e holds a Doctorate of business Administration and is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute. He is a leadership consultant and coach based in both Denver, Colorado, and Honolulu, Hawaii. He has more than 25 years of diverse leadership experience with project management, software development, engineering, operations, and training organizations. He is deeply passionate about utilizing brain-based, results-focused techniques to consult with and coach individuals and organizations to realize greatness. To that end, he is ardently driven toward teaching, inspiring, and guiding others in discovering methods that lead to fulfilling and enriched personal and professional lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNo project management training? No problem!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn today's workplace, employees are routinely expected to coordinate and manage projects. Yet, chances are, you aren't formally trained in managing projects--you're an unofficial project manager. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFranklinCovey experts Kory Kogon, Suzette Blakemore, and James Wood understand the importance of leadership in project completion and explain that people are crucial in the formula for success. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eProject Management for the Unofficial Project Manager\u003c\/i\u003e offers practical, real-world insights for effective project management and guides you through the essentials of the people and project management process: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInitiate \n\u003cbr\u003ePlan \n\u003cbr\u003eExecute \n\u003cbr\u003eMonitor\/Control \n\u003cbr\u003eClose \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnofficial project managers in any arena will benefit from the accessible, engaging real-life anecdotes, memorable \"Project Management Proverbs,\" and quick reviews at the end of each chapter. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you're struggling to keep your projects organized, this book is for you. If you manage projects without the benefit of a team, this book is also for you. Change the way you think about project management--\"project manager\" may not be your official title or necessarily your dream job, but with the right strategies, you can excel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kogon, Kory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Benbella Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e April 07, 2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Business \u0026amp; Economics|Project Management\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Project management|BUSINESS \u0026amp; ECONOMICS \/ Project Management\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781941631102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e B0CD2LHVZRISBN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781941631102\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benbella Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46999717380227,"sku":"SP-9781941631102","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6830\/8099\/files\/9781941631102_spiral.png?v=1776824436","url":"https:\/\/sebink.com\/products\/project-management-for-the-unofficial-project-manager-a-franklincovey-title-spiral-bound-kory-kogon-suzette-blakemore-and-james-wood","provider":"Sebink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}