Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager (Updated and Revised Edition)

In 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.

FranklinCovey 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. This updated and revised edition of Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager offers practical, real-world insights for effective project management and guides you through the essentials of the people and project management process: Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor/Control, Close.

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. If you're struggling to keep your projects organised, 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.

About the Authors

Kory Kogon is the Global Practice Leader for Productivity, focusing her research and content development around time and project management, and communication skills. Before joining FranklinCovey, Kory spent more than six years as the Executive Vice President of Worldwide Operations for AlphaGraphics, Inc. 

Suzette Blakemore 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 FranklinCovey, 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. Suzette is a Certified Franchise Executive and holds additional certifications from the Direct Marketing Association, and ASTD. 

James Wood is a senior leadership consultant and coach with FranklinCovey; with dual bases in 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 has been certified as a Project Management Professional through the Project Management Institute since 1998, and is a Certified Associate Coach (ACC) with the International Coach Federation.

Dimensions: 13.97 x 1.5 x 20.8 cm