Results without Authority ─ Controlling a Project When the Team Doesn't Report to You

It's tricky enough to spearhead a big project when you're the boss. But when you're the leader of a team of people who don't report to you, the obstacles are even greater. "Results Without Authority" is the definitive book for project managers looking to establish credibility and control. A groundbreaker in the field, it supplies a start-to-finish system for getting successful project results from cross-functional, outsourced, and other types of teams. The completely updated second edition includes new information on: - Agile methods and evolving project management tools - Strategies for working with virtual teams - Analytical versus "blink" decision processes - The use (and misuse) of social media in project environments - The myth of multitasking. For project leaders lacking clear-cut authority, getting everyone on board--and keeping them there--can be a challenge. "Results Without Authority" is the must-have guide for getting the best results from your team.

TOM KENDRICK has over 35 years of project and program experience, including senior positions with Hewlett-Packard and Visa. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMPR) and the author of several highly respected project management books, including Identifying and Managing Project Risk.