This book examines the causes of project management failures and what can be learnt from them. It focuses on risk management - identifying risks and strategies to deal with them; how to support and lead project teams when things go wrong; how to turn a disaster into something positive and- importantly- guidance on what not to do. The emphasis is on learning lessons from mistakes that have occurred within previous projects- thus helping to avoid future disasters.

Using a wide variety of real-world examples the book looks at what those involved in the projects did after the event and how effective - or otherwise - this was in improving the outcome.

Cases include: The Apollo 13 moon mission; Coca-Cola Dasani water; the Millennium Dome; the Millennium Bridge; the Channel Tunnel; the Beagle 2 Space Probe; and many more.

Topics covered include: The capture of lessons learnt; Motivating staff to carry on; Avoidance of blame (and acceptance where appropriate); Finding the best way forward for both client and the organization; Positive outcomes from negative situations; Handling hostile media coverage; Resetting expectations; Identifying successful recovery strategies.

Authors: David Nickson- Suzy Siddons
Publisher: Kogan Page
ISBN 10: 074944780X
ISBN 13: 9780749447809
Pages: 240
Format: Soft Cover
Published Date: Sept 2006
Availability: Ex Stock

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