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Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager
Kory Kogon & Suzette Blakemore & James Wood
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Project Management
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In a workplace where 80% of your time is spent on projects without formal training, "Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager" delivers a five-step framework that transformed countless accidental leaders into effective project champions. Amazon's top-10 business management staple for good reason.

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The Hidden Crisis of Modern Work Life

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Imagine being handed the keys to a rocket ship without any flight training. That's essentially what happens to most of us in today's workplace. Nearly 80% of knowledge workers spend their days on projects, yet almost none have "project manager" in their job titles. The statistics tell a sobering story: only 8% of organizations consistently excel at project management, 45% of projects run late or get canceled, and for every $100 invested in projects worldwide, $13.50 is lost forever. This hidden crisis affects everyone from administrative assistants coordinating office moves to nurses implementing infection-control protocols. The revolutionary insight? Success depends on a simple formula: PEOPLE + PROCESS = SUCCESS. When both elements work in harmony, projects exceed expectations and build team confidence. Neglect either side, and projects falter. The good news? Whether you're organizing a product launch or planning a family reunion, the fundamentals remain the same. Project management isn't rocket science, but it does require mastering both technical processes and people leadership - a skill that might be the most valuable you'll ever develop.

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Building Authority Without a Title

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The Five-Step Project Framework

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Getting Everyone on the Same Page

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Creating Your Project Roadmap

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Where the Rubber Meets the Road

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Harvesting the Value of Your Project

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