Hi,
Apparently it is appropriate to write the back page of the book before getting into the detail. I guess this is to keep me on target (like writing our Project Objective well before doing the Post Implementation Review, maybe even before we start the project).
...Geoff
CONTENT:
This book is for you if you are responsible for a small workforce that must accomplish predictable tasks. It is a practical resource for people responsible for small projects.
There are a small number of basic principles to managing projects. If you follow these consistently, you can be a successful project manager. This book explains these principles in simple English.
The principles include:
* The 7 Ps - prior preparation and planning prevents poor performance.
* Listen and Learn - stay close to the team and monitor 'the vibe'.
* Be Visual - care of Henri Gantt and others.
* Use Elegant Simplicity - plain English & vanilla tools.
* Focus on Outcomes - know the outcome and share this knowledge.
* Stay Close to Stakeholders - keep your friends close...
* Show Me the Money - budget, monitor, report.
* Are We There Yet? - finish off with style.
* And more, such as People Matter, Be Flexible and Be Part of the Solution.
This book also includes templates, such as Starting Out, Reporting Progress and Finishing Up.
...Geoff
(Please use the comments to let me know what you think!)
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2 comments:
A benefit I've found with writing the back page first is that, when you haven't even looked at the book for a couple of months, it reminds you where you were supposed to be heading!! Especially if you print it off and stick on the fridge.
Sounds like a good idea Carmel - I hope that putting it into the blog will keep it close by.
...Geoff
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