Managing Multiple Projects

Use this practical guide to build the skills and knowledge to manage multiple projects at once.

Project management is becoming even more complex. Regardless of their industry, every project manager will be taking on an increasing number of projects bringing a new set of challenges for them to navigate. Combining an overview of formal project management techniques with strategies for time management and productivity, Managing Multiple Projects is an essential guide for project managers to understand how to balance priorities, manage expectations and increase productivity while managing multiple projects at once. This second edition is fully updated and draws on the latest trends in project management. From managing hybrid and multigenerational project teams to integrating change management techniques, this book includes content on how to work with AI and robotic process automation as well as guidance on balancing multiple methodologies, offering the key to working in the new project ecosystem. Checklists for common tasks and adaptable templates of trackers and reports are provided alongside easily actioned exercises to improve processes. Managing Multiple Projects has the tools needed to improve the chances of project success and get results. The book also includes online resources including downloadable templates of productivity checklists and status reports.

Explores how to adapt your behaviour and techniques to deal with managing multiple projects simultaneously rather than working on just one project

Auteur
Elizabeth Harrin provides training, education and mentorship to project managers through her award-winning website, A Girl's Guide to Project Management. She has over 20 years' experience managing large IT and business change projects in financial services and healthcare. She is a Fellow of the Association for Project Management (APM) and is based in Brighton, UK.

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Use this practical guide to build the skills and knowledge to manage multiple projects at once.

Contenu

• • Chapter - 00: Introduction;
  • Chapter - 01: Quick start guide: fast answers to urgent questions;
  • Chapter - 02: Why managing multiple projects is different;
  • Chapter - 03: Concept #1 - Portfolio - Understanding your workload;
  • Chapter - 04: Concept #2 - Plan - Combining project schedules;
  • Chapter - 05: Concept #3 - People - Engaging stakeholders across multiple projects;
  • Chapter - 06: Concept #4 - Productivity - Managing your own time;
  • Chapter - 07: Concept #5 - Positioning - Setting up the environment for success;