Narrator

Sherry Prindle

Sherry Prindle
  • You may be a project manager or a stakeholder with “street smarts.” Maybe you have expertise in the nuts-and-bolts of project execution. Or you might be a “book-smart” expert on the rules and tools of the trade. Whatever your strengths, most project managers agree it’s a juggling act to balance people and processes.

    Nearly every project requires a balance of both practical and conceptual skills. Now you can fill in the gaps to gain a perfect balance of the two.

    The metaknowledge in this course will prepare you to complete projects successfully, but there’s much more. You’ll know why you’re successful, how to improve your processes, and how to create a blueprint for success on every project every time.

    Project Manager Technology Suite connects people and projects through the miracle of technology and covers concepts for transforming your level of expertise. The suite includes clear, practical case studies that walk you through proven methods each step of the way. You’ll discover not only how to do it but also what to say to those involved to keep them on board and fully committed.

    Isn’t it time you for to learn and master all the planning tools, software, concepts, and processes that the most effective project managers rely on every day? From identifying constraints and creating boundaries, to understanding the dynamics of personality, preference, and values in team dynamics, you’ll discover how to build common ground for everyone on your team. When you connect people and ideas, who knows where the road may take you? It’s up to you, so get started now!

    Project Manager Technology Suite teaches listeners how to

    • strategize and internalize the six-stage process for every project;
    • define and differentiate projects from processes;
    • accurately identify and apply key constraints;
    • rank your projects and yourself for proper prioritization;
    • implement projects in their proper phases;
    • use the right planning tool for the right situation;
    • master the project management aspects of Microsoft Excel;
    • identify communication preferences and challenges;
    • play out team communications with the Colombo Technique;
    • apply methods for conquering all six constraints;
    • become a better communicator;
    • set and achieve smarter goals and objectives;
    • evaluate and improve performance and processes; and
    • adapt to style, culture, priorities, and values variations.
  • Managing projects effectively and on time can be tough. But how would you like a system to manage several projects at once and bring in all of them on time and on budget? What if you could clearly identify your priorities and consistently meet your deadlines? What if factoring in your hard-won wisdom and keenest insights suddenly became systematic for you? How would you like to have more work/life balance and even be able to go home on time?

    It’s no pipe dream—now you can! Project Manager Training System will teach you techniques that make strategic planning a breeze. Using this tightly honed process to systematically factor tasks into your daily work schedule, you can be sure that all your projects meet your organization’s biggest goals.

    This audiobook trains you to build structures into the project management skills you already have. You’ll easily confront day-to-day tasks while accomplishing projects on time and establishing personal and professional balance.

    This excellent program takes you by the hand to create a master plan for all your projects. With this top-down view of the big picture, everything starts to flow. Mastering your projects and the structure that supports them will enable you to manage your life and work as one big project—one you can savor with confidence and precision. This life-changing program will show you how to

    • zoom to the optimal perspective to be productive in the moment;
    • clearly communicate your expectations and increase team engagement—even with challenging personalities;
    • reverse engineer projects to merge them with daily plans;
    • capture and structure all the elements of your work into a daily plan;
    • organize resources and plan for interruptions to create a realistic approach;
    • maximize the diversity of available resources to delegate work and ensure it is done correctly;
    • keep track of what you need to know and recall it at the right time; and
    • use recognition, rapport, and reprogramming to overcome barriers and stay on target.