Project Management in the Real World

by Elizabeth Harrin

Success in project management terms is measured as work completed on time, within budget, delivering what the customer asked for. This book offers hints and tips on controlling budget, time, scope and people. It managing project budgets; managing project scope; managing project teams; managing project plans; and, managing yourself.

228 pages, Paperback

First published November 23, 2006

About the author

Elizabeth Harrin is a mentor, trainer and speaker and authority on project management. She is the author of several books, most recently Managing Multiple Projects and Engaging Stakeholders on Projects: How to Harness People Power.

She supports small and medium-sized organizations with project management processes and upskilling delivery teams. Elizabeth specializes in helping teams manage multiple projects, engage stakeholders and still leave the office on time. She also provides content design and direction for project-led businesses.

Elizabeth holds degrees from the University of York and Roehampton University and is a Fellow of the Association for Project Management. As a practitioner, Elizabeth has over 20 years of diverse experience in business change and technology projects predominantly in the healthcare and financial services industries.