The Communications Skills for Project Managers

<p><strong>This invaluable resource explains how to ensure every component of a project is understood by the people responsible for execution to drive your project to completion and success.</strong></p><p>According to the Project Management Institute over 80 percent of a project manager's job is communication--yet most project management books hardly discuss it. However <em>Communications Skills for Project Managers</em> focuses on communication skills such as how to: </p><ul><li>keep those on the project team--as well as upper management--involved and informed;</li><li>establish a plan for communication;</li><li>effectively present to stakeholders;</li><li>compete with other initiatives within the organization;</li><li>convey reasons for change;</li><li>and more.</li></ul><p>Even a project that is brought in on time and on budget can be considered a failure if those outside the project team weren't kept informed about progress and goals. <em>Communications Skills for Project Managers</em> provides practical advice and strategies for overcoming shifting organizational priorities constantly evolving expectations and leadership turnover through the power of clear communication to consistently produce results.</p>