Smart Things to Know About Managing Projects

Acknowledgments.

What is Smart?

Preface.

THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT REVOLUTION.

It's Not Just for Engineers Anymore.

Project vs. Operations.

THE SCIENCE OF MANAGING PROJECTS.

The Birth of a Project.

A Carefully Crafted Plan.

Making Sense out of Dollars.

Making It Happen.

THE ART OF LEADING A PROJECT TEAM.

Power vs. Persuasion.

Is It a Team Yet?

Representing, Relating, and Advocating.

THE SKILLS FOR STAYING THE COURSE.

Overcoming Obstacles.

Crossing the Finish Line.

References.

Index.