Head banging against a brick wall? Nagging problem you just can't solve? You're not the only one. An astonishing number of intelligent people struggle to find solutions to some of the complex, varied and often frustrating problems we face in our day-to-day work. Whether it's a m…
Many things are simple -- Know what you're trying to do -- There is always a sequence of events -- Things don't get done if people don't do them -- Things rarely turn out as expected -- Things either are or they aren't -- Look at things from others' points of view. Common sense…
"Through seven simple steps you'll learn how to break down the complex and think outside the box, look for simple solutions and direct approaches, save yourself time and get results"--P. [4] of cover.
An astonishing number of intelligent people struggle to find solutions to the complex, varied and often frustrating problems faced in day to day work. Whether it's a major project or a minor quibble, a short dose of Fergus O'Connell's advice gives you the tools to tackle problem…
Why do so many grandiose projects fail so miserably? In 2001, Kmart canceled its supply chain management system after $130 million in project expenses. In 2004, Ford Motor Company retired its purchasing setup not long after spending $400 million to develop it. These projects fro…
"Fast Projects walks you through the entire process, from the moment you get the project through to doing a post-mortem on a completed project. Building a realistic plan, shortening the plan and executing it in the shortest possible time are all covered, along with specific focu…
Learning to operate within a short schedule not only cuts costs and improves revenue and cash flow, but it also sets you aside as a sharper and slicker operation. How to build, shorten and execute a realistic plan in the shortest time possible is covered in detail along with a s…
¿Por qué hay tantos proyectos grandiosos que fracasan tan rotundamente? En el 2001, Kmart suspendió su sistema de gestión de la cadena de suministro después de gastar US$130 millones en el proyecto. En el 2004, Ford Motor Company abandonó su sistema de compras luego de haber gas…
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"Fast Projects is a must read for any project manager. An ideal guide on how to get projects done in the shortest possible time, it provides a clear insight into project planning, execution and assessment. If you want to build a record of success on projects, then this book will…
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