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Applied psychology for project managers : a practitioner's guide to successful project management / Monika Wastian, Lutz von Rosenstiel, Michael A. West, Isabell Braumandl, editors

Published
Cham : Springer, [2015]
Copyright Date
©2015
Physical Description
1 online resource
Additional Creators
Wastian, Monika, Rosenstiel, Lutz von, 1938-, West, Michael A., 1951-, and Braumandl, Isabell
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Contents
Part A: Managing Processes -- Part B: Managing the Project Environment -- Part C: Managing People -- Part D: Managing Innovation and Creativity -- Part E: Managing Special Challenges -- Risks and Crises, Diversity and Distance.
Summary
This book offers an essential manual for project managers, project management offices (PMO?s), trainers and consultants, addressing the psychological side of project management. Written by leading scholars in organizational psychology and by top experts in project management, it covers all major psychological topics that are key to project success. The book features dedicated chapters on leadership and teamwork, including virtual and intercultural cooperation, commitment, and motivation of project teams. It adds a psychological perspective to personnel management, decision-making, information and knowledge management, and communication in project work. Power, influencing tactics and other aspects of stakeholder management are covered, as well as project coaching, innovation and creativity, self-management, and the management of conflicts, risks and crises.
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ISBN
9783662442142 (electronic bk.)
3662442140 (electronic bk.)
3662442132 (print)
9783662442135 (print)
9783662442135
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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