by Rory Burke   (Author),    Steve Barron (Author)

Product Details

Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (April 14, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1118674014
ISBN-13: 978-1118674017
Product Dimensions:  6.8 x 0.8 x 9.6 inches



Project Management Leadership is a comprehensive guide to the human factors involved in Project Management, in particular the leadership skills required to ensure successful implementation of current best practice.  It provides the latest insights on team building, motivation, collaboration, and networking skills, and the way these can be harnessed to manage a successful project.  Exercises and worked examples are provided throughout.

Editorial Reviews



Project Management Leadership: Building Creative Teams is a comprehensive guide to the human side of project management. It addresses the key leadership skills and managerial styles needed to effectively manage a project team, encompassing a number of key topics:
•Team building.
•Project governance.
•Negotiation and networking.
•Empowerment and collaboration.

Project Management Leadership will help you master the fundamental knowledge needed to become a project leader. The wealth of information, examples and exercises will teach you the best ways to effectively manage teams, stakeholders and participants, whilst hitting targets throughout the project lifecycle.




About the Author

Rory Burke is a well-known author and international expert on project management, with visiting lectureships in the UK, Canada, the US, HK, Australia and South Africa. His Wiley text on Project Management is in its 5th edition and has made strong international sales.

Steve Barron is Director of the executive MSc in Project Management at Lancaster. He represents the more conceptual approach to project management, while Rory Burke's focus is more on techniques. Their combined strength helps to broaden the appeal of the book and make it more suitable for education adoption alongside the professional interest.