Managing Politics And Conflict In Projects Irwin Brian by Irwin, Brian 9780080473994, 9780750651295, 9781567262216, 0080473997, 0750651296, 156726221X instant download after payment.

This book is an easy-to-read, no-nonsense guide that walks you through the “soft” issues of project management, including communicating, negotiating, and influencing skills that are vital to your project success. Understand your organization’s political climate and culture and ascend the corporate ladder to the next level as a project manager. Learn how to deal with political issues requiring complex organizational and interpersonal skills, using valuable review points, tips, and a fictional narrative illustrating the book’s main points. This book is a resource that will guide you through the inevitable challenges of any project management environment and leverage politics to your advantage through a deeper understanding of organizational culture and dynamics.
Content:
Front Matter
Preface
• Table of Contents
1. Understanding the Project Environment
2. Politics: Project Management Fact-of-Life
3. Conflict: Don't Fear the Inevitable
4. Project Stakeholders
5. Communication
6. Negotiation
7. Multidirectional Relationship Management
8. Devising a Political Strategy
9. The Leadership Element
10. Implications
Appendices
Index