20 Minute Books Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager - Book Summary
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Jul 11, 2024 
Authors Kory Kogon, Suzette Blakemore, and James Wood delve into the world of project management for those without formal titles. They discuss leadership as a vital skill, showcasing real-life examples like managing hospital-acquired infections. Key strategies for initiating projects without authority and the importance of accountability are highlighted. Additionally, they stress the need for reflective practices at project closure to enhance continuous improvement and celebrate successes.
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High Project Failure Rates
- Most projects are not led by trained project managers, leading to frequent issues like missed deadlines and budget overruns.
- Nearly half of all projects fail to meet their expected outcomes, highlighting the need for effective project leadership.
Four Essential Leadership Behaviors
- Demonstrate respect, listen first, clarify expectations, and practice accountability to gain informal authority.
- These leadership behaviors foster motivation and set the standard for team responsibility.
Nurse Leads Infection Control Project
- Eve, a nurse, transformed a hospital infection issue into a project by engaging stakeholders and gathering insights.
- Her respectful leadership turned initial resistance into collaboration for reducing infections.