Here are the 7 Sections that make up the book. The formatting for these pages on the web may be different from the press quality eBook and perfect bound paper back versions of the book.
THE DIRTY DOZEN Section 1
1.1 What Causes Project Disasters?
1.2 The Role of the Project Manager
1.3 The Role of the Sponsor
1.4 The Great Train Robbery
1.5 The Rights of Your Crew
PLAN YOUR TRIP Section 2
2.1 Pull the Brakes on a Runaway Project
2.2 Leave the Kick-off Station on time
2.3 Confirm the Trip With Your Customer
2.4 Construct Off-Ramps
2.5 Charter the Project
2.5 Scrap the Process Checklist
LAY THE TRACKS Section 3
3.1 Document Project Scope
3.2 Estimate Project Cost (Model Overview)
3.3 Collect and Prioritize Requirements
3.4 Confirm Core Delivery Capability
3.5 Construct the WBS
3.6 Plot the Schedule
3.7 Play the Percentages
3.8 Prepare the Cost Estimate
3.9 Reduce Project Friction
LEAD THE TEAM Section 4
4.1 Stretch Your Soft Skill Muscles
4.2 Train Your Crew
4.3 Limit the Number of Rules and Regulations
4.4 Enforce Acceptable Behaviors
4.5 Redirect Narcissists
4.6 Provide Behavioral Feedback
4.7 Triage Missed Commitments
4.8 Pour On the Praise
MONITOR TRAFFIC Section 5
5.1 Report Project Status
5.2 Debate Earned Values
5.3 Scan Your Risk Radar
5.4 Control Change
5.5 Time Your Run
5.6 Limit Lines of Communication
5.7 Control Your Email
5.8 Fireside Chat
TUNE YOUR MANAGEMENT ENGINE Section 6
6.1 Install Meaningful Dashboards
6.2 Protect Your Interests
6.3 Prevent Decision Paralysis
6.4 Visit the PMO Junction
LAST STOP Section 7
7.1 Investigate Every Accident
7.2 Collect Tools
7.3 The Rules of Project Leadership
7.4 Cruising Down the Tracks
List of Figures, Tables and index
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