Leading Projects

This guide identifies practical steps and actions a project leader can take to be effective and ensure successful completion of a project. The leader's role is defined by three fundamental areas of action. In each area, practical advice and checklists are given to help leaders be more effective in every aspect of leading the project team and plan for success.;The successful management of projects is essential for all organizations in the drive to meet corporate objectives, particularly with increasing pressure on productivity and performance. The project leader must operate in an unpredictable environment to achieve the project objectives within defined contraints of time, resources and costs.;The "Managers Pocket Guides" form a series of titles on key management skills. Each title is written by a pracisting trainer and management consultant. The Industrial Society publishes only tried-and-tested materials which aim to maximize performance, and aims to create an environment of best practice at work.