Overview

In addition to overseeing projects, managers are expected to provide creative input and foster an environment that can respond, rather than react, to changing parameters and fluctuating objectives. Facilitating the development of the skills required to do so, The Strategic Project Leader: Mastering Service-Based Project Leadership offers a practical framework that will enable readers to embrace and master the role of strategy leader. It highlights the attitudes and behaviors that define successful leaders and supplies actionable advice on how to develop essential leadership skills and how to take charge of career development. This book includes access to the Platinum Rule(R) Behavioral Style Assessment to help you evaluate your compatibility style. Its detailed report will help you become more attuned to stakeholder needs.

Full Product Details

Author:   Jack Ferraro
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Auerbach
Volume:   9
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9780849387944

ISBN 10:   0849387949
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   11 October 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781466599772
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

THE NEW PROJECT LEADER Leadership in Project Management: A Defining Moment Emergence of the Service-based Project Leader Trends in Project Management! Project Management Certifications: The Leadership Angle Professionalism and the Project Manager Trends Favoring the Service-based Project Leader Discovering the New Project Leader in You Finding Meaning in Creating, Rather Than Problem Solving Making the Commitment THE MYPROJECTADVISOR® LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK Competence: The Foundation of Leadership The Customer’s Perception of Your Project: Stakeholder Management The Strengths of a Service-based Project Leader: The MyProjectAdvisor® Leadership Competency Pyramid Building Your Base (Knowledge, Skills, Experience) Building Subject Matter Expertise Trust-Based Relationships Consultative Leadership: Becoming a Service-based Project Leader Courage SELF-DIRECTED PROJECT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT The Conscious Leader Commitment to Leadership: Taking Control Acquiring and Assessing Project Leadership Skills Practicing to be a Service-Based Project Leader Serving Your Community: As Teacher and Student Communities of Practice Developing Your Action Plan UNDERSTANDING ASSESSMENTS Introduction to Assessments for Project Leaders What?! My Boss Wants Me to Take a 360-degree: What You Need to Know Team Effectiveness Appendix A—Leadership Theories for Project Management Appendix B—Self-Directed Project Leadership Workbook

Reviews

... a truly uplifting book with a self-directed plan to build leadership competencies and recommended tools for establishing compatibility and trust that allows project leaders to truly change the world by connecting their values with their work. --Dr. Tony Alessandra, author of The Platinum Rule and Charisma Jack has taken the vast body of research in project management and leadership and boiled it down to its essential elements. He provides clear direction on HOW to implement leadership practices. --Carl Pritchard, President, Pritchard Management Associates and author of Risk Management: Concepts & Guidance !demonstrates that project managers are strategic leaders for their respective organizations as project management is a strategic advantage for the organization. I highly recommend this interesting and easy-to-read book. --Ginger Levin, DPA, PMP, Project Management Consultant and co-author of The Advanced Project Management Office Jack writes in an engaging way and his concern for the trade is infectious. Being a practitioner myself, I can only say: run and read! --Merete Munch Lange, Project Manager walks us through what it takes to be more than just a project leader, but to be a service-based project leader ... the creme de la creme ... the enablers of the organization. It is a must-read for project managers who want to transform the way they lead. --Sandy Weiner, Master Certified Coach, Managing Partner, 1-Focus International By emphasizing the leading of people and providing a roadmap for personal development, Ferraro has created an interesting and practical book. --SciTech Book News, May 2008

... a truly uplifting book with a self-directed plan to build leadership competencies and recommended tools for establishing compatibility and trust that allows project leaders to truly change the world by connecting their values with their work. -Dr. Tony Alessandra, author of The Platinum Rule and Charisma Jack has taken the vast body of research in project management and leadership and boiled it down to its essential elements. He provides clear direction on HOW to implement leadership practices. -Carl Pritchard, President, Pritchard Management Associates and author of Risk Management: Concepts & Guidance ...demonstrates that project managers are strategic leaders for their respective organizations as project management is a strategic advantage for the organization. I highly recommend this interesting and easy-to-read book. -Ginger Levin, DPA, PMP, Project Management Consultant and co-author of The Advanced Project Management Office Jack writes in an engaging way and his concern for the trade is infectious. Being a practitioner myself, I can only say: run and read! -Merete Munch Lange, Project Manager walks us through what it takes to be more than just a project leader, but to be a service-based project leader ... the creme de la creme ... the enablers of the organization. It is a must-read for project managers who want to transform the way they lead. -Sandy Weiner, Master Certified Coach, Managing Partner, 1-Focus International By emphasizing the leading of people and providing a roadmap for personal development, Ferraro has created an interesting and practical book. -SciTech Book News, May 2008

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Project Management Leadership Training, Manassas, Virginia,

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