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Project Management for Humans

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Helping People Get Things Done

By Brett Harned

Published: July 2017
Paperback: 224 pages
Paperback ISBN: 978-1933820-51-4
Ebook ISBN: 978-1933820-35-4

Project management—it’s not just about following a template or using a tool, but rather developing personal skills and intuition to find a method that works for everyone. Whether you’re a designer or a manager, Project Management for Humans will help you estimate and plan tasks, scout and address issues before they become problems, and communicate with and hold people accountable.

Project management—it’s not just about following a template or using a tool, but rather developing personal skills and intuition to find a method that works for everyone. Whether you’re a designer or a manager, Project Management for Humans will help you estimate and plan tasks, scout and address issues before they become problems, and communicate with and hold people accountable.

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Table of Contents

Foreword by Greg Storey
Chapter 1: You’re the PM Now
Chapter 2: Principles over Process
Chapter 3: Start with an Estimate
Chapter 4: Getting to Know Your Projects
Chapter 5: Create a Plan
Chapter 6: Managing Resources
Chapter 7: Communicate Like a Pro
Chapter 8: Navigating the Dreaded Difficult Conversation
Chapter 9: Setting and Managing Expectations
Chapter 10: Scope Is Creepin’
Chapter 11: Facilitation for PMs

FAQ

These common questions and their short answers are taken from Brett Harned’s book Project Management for Humans: Helping People Get Things Done. You can find longer answers to each in your copy of the book, either printed or digital version.

  1. I’m not a project manager. In fact, I know nothing about what project managers do. Can you tell me a little more about it?
    The role of a PM can certainly be a mystery—particularly when it’s not done well. There are specific characteristics that make a great PM, like being a clear, calm communicator, or adaptable and flexible. And there are a ton of tasks that many PMs take on, such as creating estimates, crafting process, and reporting on project status among others. It’s equal parts technical and soft skills. Check out Chapter 1, “You’re the PM Now,” for the full details on what makes a good project manager.

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