Results Without Authority: Controlling a Project When the Team Doesn't Report to You (Second Edition)

By: Tom Kendrick

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Synopsis: For project managers looking to establish credibility and drive winning results, author Tom Kendrick&’s groundbreaking system provides the key to leading cross-functional, outsourced, and other types of teams through every stage of the project cycle.Results Without Authority is the definitive book on control--teaching the three principal levels of control, including project process, influence, and metrics, among other important areas. You learn the surefire way to keep projects moving forward: by relying only on these factors.The book&’s completely updated second edition includes new information on:agile methods and evolving project management tools,strategies for working with virtual teams,analytical versus &“blink&” decision processes,the use (and misuse) of social media in project environments,and the myth of multitasking.For project leaders lacking clear-cut authority, getting everyone on board--and keeping them there--can be a challenge. Whether you&’re managing small, team-level projects or major organizational initiatives, Results Without Authority is the must-have guide to getting the best outcomes for your company.