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How to Save a Failing Project: Chaos to Control: Chaos to Control
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How do you save a failing project when it seems like there's no turning back? "How to Save a Failing Project: Chaos to Control" provides the knowledge and insight you need to recognise a project in trouble, determine what to do about it, and transform it into a success. You'll also discover methods, techniques, and tools to keep a project from getting into trouble in the first place. Understand the value of a project plan - and of updating this plan continuously as you execute the project. Recognise signs that the project is deviating from the approach needed for successful completion. Develop a set of metrics that provide insight into the health of your project. Identify and implement steps to get your project back on track. Prevent the fatal missteps that can lead to project failure. Position your team for project success.
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