Böcker av Dr John (University of Portsmouth) Chapman

Comedy / Characters: 3 males, 5 femalesSet Requirements: InteriorThe marriage of Rupert and Sarah is on the rocks and their friends Charles and Madge, both of whom are lawyers, agree to handle the divorce. After the curtain has been up a few minutes, Rupert forgets his lines, has a brain storm and threatens to kill Charles in full view of the audience because he's been having an affair off stage, with Rupert's real wife, Madge. Quite true as it happens. The rest of the cast try to ignore t

"This is an extraordinary book. It differs from other project management books in perspective and depth. Neither boring theory, nor methodology is in the focus, rather the perspective of living for and working in projects. John Chapman provides bits and pieces of practical wisdom. Realizing projects are not rocket science, but common sense and applied ingenuity. Shortcomings in project management are revealed in this book through short stories, with particular sense of humor and malicious joy. Projects are viewed through the lens of a microscope. The insights provided are beneficial for newcomers as well as for experienced people. A great tour d'horizon and masterpiece of our profession" Reinhard Wagner President of International Project Management Association

Your projects need you and you need to read this book. This set of articles of John's are a must read for project managers. Combining several different topics and a simple and creative set of examples, he portraits the many aspects of the life of a project manager, including the ultra-relevant aspects of leadership, communications and culture in the project environment. The articles allow the reader to reflect and understand the different dimensions of one of the most complex tasks of today's environment: get things done. I am sure you will enjoy the reading like I enjoyed!Ricardo Viana Vargas2009 Chairman, PMI Board of DirectorsWriter and blogger on Project Management & StrategyExecutive Director of Brightline Initiative