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'Out of the fog and haze that reduces the effectiveness and outcomes of so many projects comes a beacon of light that strongly makes the case that good communication is mandatory, not optional. Mark Phillips' new book, Communication Measurement is a must read for project managers of all types and at all levels.'Andrew J. Sherman, Partner, Jones Day and author of Harvesting Intangible Assets'Powerful and practical, Mark Phillips' new book, Communication Measurement, breaks our common misconceptions about project performance and carves a bold, new path in management. The book shows you how to create, lead and manage successful projects. It is a rare find, brimming with strategies and ideas you can use immediately to deliver better results.'Cornelius Fichtner, The PM Podcast'Mark Phillips practically invented project management for web companies. In his new book, Mark shares his latest research on creating the right environment for attaining ambitious results. He draws on economics, psychology, project management and decades of experience as a CEO and thought leader. The stories alone make the book worth reading. It is a must-have for web companies, entrepreneurs and established companies who want to maintain an edge.'Ilya Pozin Columnist, Inc., Forbes & LinkedIn; founder of Ciplex and Open Me'Just as we were about to conclude that computers and technology have preempted the future contribution of homo sapiens, here comes a book that explains how effective communication and human interaction will always win the day. If you are embarking on a project, any project, you must read Reinventing Communication first.'Ed Brodow, author of Negotiation Boot Camp'A must read book, Mark's commonsense methodologies and knowledgeable approaches to project management, leadership, and increased communication skills makes this a great guide for any Entrepreneur, Business owner, Engineer, or Developer who want to be a more successful leader within any business, project, or market areas. ' Bruce Holmes (US Navy SEAL retired), Science and Technology Advisor, and Technology Development Consultant'It is unfortunate trait of the program management community that often more time is spent analyzing what went wrong than what went right and why... Mr. Phillips turns that tide with a book that is actionable - earned value and a communications strategy are key. In reinventing communication , the author analyzes successful programs and failed programs. He answers the question - what are the attributes of success? Further, he offers a check list and an actionable approach to delivering a success in which communications and earned value management are effective tools.'Vice Admiral Joseph W. Dyer, USN (ret.), Independent Defense and Tech Consulting'Mark Phillips' method on the use of communications theory to improve program planning and execution has the potential of being a game changer for successful program management teams. All program and technical managers should read and apply the ideas in Reinventing Communication.'Gordon Kranz, US Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Mark Phillips is an accomplished CEO and thought leader. For over 17 years he has built a project management software company and consultancy, serving clients including multinational automotives, web start-ups, global telecoms and financial services. He led product development on a cutting-edge US Army Research Lab program. Mark is known for finding and delivering innovative solutions. His ideas are in use at the Office of the Secretary of Defense to research new policy guidelines on performance management and improve program outcomes. His work has appeared in publications including C|Net, eWeek and the Small Wars Journal. He delivers keynotes, seminars and workshops worldwide. He is a board member of the College of Performance Management. Mark began his career on Wall Street where he was a Vice President. Mark holds a Masters in Applied Economics from University of Michigan and B.Sc. [Econ] from the London School of Economics.

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