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Managing Projects as a Consultant: How to Succeed in an Unknown Environment
Written by Casey Worthington and Bruce Robertson
Narrated by Casey Worthington and Bruce Robertson
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About this audiobook
This recording is designed for project managers who are interested in transitioning to the world of consultative project management. It includes
the differences between internal-, vendor-, and independent-based project management
the psychology of consulting as a project manager
how to adapt to customer environments
the politics and culture as a consultant
survival techniques (especially what not to do!)
plus, various tricks, tips and techniques to rapidly establish yourself in a new and unknown environment.
the differences between internal-, vendor-, and independent-based project management
the psychology of consulting as a project manager
how to adapt to customer environments
the politics and culture as a consultant
survival techniques (especially what not to do!)
plus, various tricks, tips and techniques to rapidly establish yourself in a new and unknown environment.
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