About Management: Project Management - The Toughest Job

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Management Management Basics Career Advancement Leadership From F. John Reh, your Guide to Management I discussed with a colleague today that Project Management can be the hardest job because Project Managers are responsible for getting things done, but they do not (usually) control the resources needed to get the work done. Project Managers have to be skilled planners, but they also have to have excellent communication skills and a pronounced ability to motivate people by influence rather than by direct authority. Whether you are a Project Manager trying to get better or someone trying to get into project management, this week's featured articles will help. Project Management 101 How do you simultaneously manage the project resources, time, money, and scope effectively? All these elements are interrelated and must be managed successfully... Read more Search Related Topics:  project management  project management processes  Planning a Project, The Basics Sometime a simple example can help teach the principles behind a complex issue. Here are simple examples to illustrate the proper process for project planning... Read more Search Related Topics:  project planning  project management  proj Matrix Management Defined What makes Project Management so difficult? Many things do, but unless the sides are balanced, the matrix management set-up can be a big factor...Read more Search Related Topics:  matrix management definition  business glossary  business terms Project Management Terms and Definitions Like many specialties and professions, project management has its own language, terms, and abbreviations. These articles will help you understand them...Read more Related Searches Project Management Management Job Job Search Language Job Career Job Vacancies Featured Articles Management Skills Manage People Project Management Management Careers and Development Managing Costs and Money Business Ethics   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: F. John Reh Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads Management 101 Management Tips Management Glossary Management Skills Pyramid Management Career Path   Follow me on: Advertisement

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