Leadership & The Project Manager-Developing Skills that Fuel High Performance

Note from Art: welcome to my first interactive e-book! You can download and read or print the pdf file (click on the cover image) or you can read the content here on the site.

Regardless of your preferred method, I truly hope that you share your reactions and thoughts here in the comments section for the relevant chapter.

The power in our new world of social networking comes from the creation of communities and the sharing of ideas between talented, motivated professionals. Together, we truly do become smarter and more effective.

I plan on writing a number of these on different topics, and if you value the ability to interact with other on the content, all the better. Oh, and I promise that if the response to this first “beta” version is good, I’ll invest in some professional graphics support and make the pdf ebooks a bit easier on the eyes.

Meanwhile, the discussion is on and I’m glad that you’ve chosen to join in and share. Enjoy! -Art

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Introduction to the e-book

This book is not intended to teach you about the processes and terms and other mechanical activities of project management. This is a book about working with and leading people who are working on projects.

My core premise is that great project outcomes are in large part dependent upon the leadership skills of the project managers.

As an executive, I understand that great, passionate and capable leaders that also are well trained in the science of project management are the ones that drive great results.

Alternatively, if I look hard at the many project failures that I’ve encountered in over two decades working for technology firms and now as an educator and consultant, project leadership is always an issue.

If you are interested in growing your career as a project manager and perhaps leveraging your unique insights and skills in broader and higher management roles, it is critical for you to focus on building your skills as a leader.

Share Your Thoughts, Reactions and Practices with Other Readers:

I’ve structured this first version to help you focus on building foundational leadership skills and tools. I’ve also set it up to gain your insights and experiences in creating version two.

Along with this free e-book (PDF), I’ve broken the chapters down into individual post here at Management Excellence. If you feel like joining the discussion, visit the post for each chapter and add your own anecdotes and thoughts in the comments section. This way we all learn from each other.

Encouragement:

Enjoy this book and the hard-earned lessons included in the chapters and anecdotes. And let all of us know whether you are able to put some of the lessons to work to improve project execution in your organization.

Last and not least, know that you have a great job. Remember to enjoy what you are doing. Few people have the ability to affect the fortunes of entire groups and organizations like you do. Enjoy the journey.

-Art

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Proceed to Chapter 1: Why You Must Develop Leadership Skills to Succeed As a Project Manager

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Leadership And The Project Manager — Project Shrink on Mon, 20th Jul 2009 3:29 am

[...] I am a huge fan of the blog of Art Petty. It is a great resource for aspiring leaders and you can download the free ebook “Leadership And The Project Manager“. [...]

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