Brett Harned

Project Management for Humans


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The Role vs. the Title

       The Qualities of Good Project Management

       Typical PM Tasks

       The PM Is the Backbone

       TL; DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read)

       CHAPTER 2 Principles over Process

       The World of Project Management Methodologies

       Devise a Methodology That Will Work for You

       Principles for Digital Project Management

       TL; DR

       CHAPTER 3 Start with an Estimate

       Set the Stage for Solid Estimates

       Estimate Time and Materials vs. Fixed-Fee Projects

       Apply a Work Breakdown Structure

       Estimating Agile-ish Projects

       Estimate Tasks for Agile Projects

       Get Your Estimates In

       TL; DR

       CHAPTER 4 Getting to Know Your Projects

       Start with Research

       Getting the Most Out of Stakeholder Interviews

       Identify the Players

       Talk About the Work

       Getting to Know Your Clients Can Help!

       Heed the Red Flag

       TL; DR

       CHAPTER 5 Create a Plan

       Project Plans Will Help You

       Before You Create the Plan

       Formalize Your Plan

       What You Really Need to Know

       Get Planning

       TL; DR

       CHAPTER 6 Managing Resources

       Set the Stage for Organized Resource Planning

       Match Resource Skills to Projects

       Save Yourself and Your Team from Burnout

       Stakeholders Are Resources, Too

       TL; DR

       CHAPTER 7 Communicate Like a Pro

       Solid Communications Earn Trust

       It’s Not About You

       Set Communication Expectations

       Be Open to Collaboration

       Quick, Simple Communication Tactics

       Body Language Speaks Volumes

       TL; DR

       CHAPTER 8 Navigating the Dreaded Difficult Conversation

       The Anatomy of a Difficult Conversation

       How to Conduct a Difficult Conversation

       Meeting Means Talking and Listening

       Finding the Right Solution

       The Most Difficult Conversation I’ve Ever Taken On

       Say Hello to Agreement and Goodbye to Disagreement

       TL; DR

       CHAPTER 9 Setting and Managing Expectations

       We All Have Expectations

       Pre-Kick-off Meetings

       Assign Project Roles with a RACI Matrix

       Document Requirements