Project Politics

A Systematic Approach to Managing Complex Relationships

Nita A. Martin

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English

Gower Publishing Ltd
23 December 2010

Project management; Personnel & human resources management; Public relations; Organisational theory & behaviour

The ability of individuals to work together to facilitate the delivery of a project can be a major factor in determining its success.

By misinterpreting or even missing the signs of underlying political issues a project manager will struggle to deliver projects successfully.

Project Politics provides a framework for solving political concerns through the effective management of complex relationships. Nita Martin's structured approach will raise awareness and improve your ability to manage issues in the workplace. She shows that once you recognize the problems, and take politics in your stride, you can successfully manage such environments.

The first part of Project Politics presents theoretical concepts of human behaviour as a basis for structuring observations and understanding why people behave the way they do. The second follows the familiar project life cycle. Each project stage is considered in turn, and numerous case studies are presented with analyses that draw upon the concepts presented in Part I.

Nita Martin uses psychology, influence, behaviour and communication models, gives guidance on putting theory into practice and points out typical political situations throughout.

For all management professionals who recognize the importance of politics in the workplace and wish to be armed with the tools to make a difference, Project Politics will provide the foundation.

By: Nita A. Martin
Imprint: Gower Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 521g
ISBN: 9780566088957
ISBN 10: 0566088959
Pages: 166
Publication Date: 23 December 2010
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction, Nita A. Martin; Part 1 Modelling Human Behaviour, Nita A. Martin; Chapter 1 Psychological Profiling Models, Nita A. Martin; Chapter 2 Influence Models, Nita A. Martin; Chapter 3 Behavioural Models, Nita A. Martin; Chapter 4 Communication Models, Nita A. Martin; Part 2 Case Studies by Project Lifecycle Stage, Nita A. Martin; Chapter 5 Project Definition, Nita A. Martin; Chapter 6 Planning and Risk Management, Nita A. Martin; Chapter 7 Implementation, Nita A. Martin; Chapter 8 Project Evaluation and Closure, Nita A. Martin;

Dr Nita Martin is the founder and managing director of Pure Indigo management consultancy, www.pureindigo.co.uk. She has experience of working with blue chip companies across various industries including the public sector, at board and senior management level, and has managed multi-million pound global projects from inception to full implementation and operational management.

Reviews for Project Politics: A Systematic Approach to Managing Complex Relationships

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