How to Save a Failing Project: Chaos to Control

by Ralph R. Young, Steven M. Brady, Dennis C. Nagle

Poor project results are all too common and result in dissatisfied customers, users, and project staff. With countless people, goals, objectives, expectations, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and deadlines to consider, it can be difficult to keep projects in focus and on track. How to Save a Failing Chaos to Control arms project managers with the tools and techniques needed to address these project challenges. The authors provide guidance to develop a project plan, establish a schedule for execution, identify project tracking mechanisms, and implement turnaround methods to avoid failure and regain control.

270 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Tree · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dry read but good information.

[Gary Perez · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this book for a graduate course. It's a great comprehensive review of how project managers can control a feeling project and make it successful. The subject matter is very dry but if your project manager this is a great read.