Project management is changing. Rather than focusing solely on one large project, the majority of project managers are now expected to juggle multiple projects, which brings a different set of challenges.
Between a greater number of project sponsors, resource conflicts and constant pressure from deadlines, it can be difficult to avoid burnout. Managing Multiple Projects blends formal project management techniques with time management and productivity tools in a step-by-step approach to consolidating your workload. From combining schedules to prioritising work and engaging stakeholders, this book clearly explains how to adapt your behaviour and techniques to successfully work on several projects at once.
This practical guide provides answers to commonly asked questions (such as how to reduce the number of meetings and how to manage a To Do list) and includes case studies from real project managers. Checklists for common tasks and adaptable templates of trackers and reports are combined with easily actioned exercises to improve processes. Managing Multiple Projects gives practitioners the tools they need to improve the chances of project success and maintain a work-life balance. Online resources include downloadable templates of productivity checklists and status reports.
5 reviews for Managing Multiple Projects: How Project Managers Can Balance Priorities, Manage Expectations and Increase Productivity
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Rated 5 out of 5
May 30, 2023
This book is really helpful with plenty of practical tips. It also allows you to consider strategic project management and how to go about that!Very u...More
This book is really helpful with plenty of practical tips. It also allows you to consider strategic project management and how to go about that!
Very useful for any aspiring or current project professionals
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Julio C Prado
Rated 5 out of 5
May 30, 2023
This exceptional book offers a practical and invaluable guide to help you conquer the workload, seamlessly integrate various project schedules, and ef...More
This exceptional book offers a practical and invaluable guide to help you conquer the workload, seamlessly integrate various project schedules, and effectively engage stakeholders across multiple projects. With its insightful advice and strategies, you'll be able to push through the challenges and continually enhance your project management skills.
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Ashaki
Rated 5 out of 5
November 5, 2022
It is a five-concept framework to balance priorities, manage expectations, and increase productivity as a project manager or program manager. The book...More
It is a five-concept framework to balance priorities, manage expectations, and increase productivity as a project manager or program manager. The book offers easy-to-apply practical advice to manage your workload. The framework can also be done in a group for accountability or individually. There are so many more gems in this book. I encourage you to read it for yourself.
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GF
Rated 5 out of 5
October 12, 2022
this is the best guide to managing multiple projects. Elizabeth doe snot assume you know everything , but also does not talk down to you. I found this...More
this is the best guide to managing multiple projects. Elizabeth doe snot assume you know everything , but also does not talk down to you. I found this very useful and It sits on my table for easy reference
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Dave Burford
Rated 5 out of 5
September 6, 2022
Elizabeth highlights what so many project managers discover when they leave the corporate world-our project management education and experience focuse...More
Elizabeth highlights what so many project managers discover when they leave the corporate world-our project management education and experience focuses on managing one large project, but that isn’t necessarily the reality when working with smaller businesses or when working as an independent project manager. Elizabeth’s book provides a framework that works taking into account the role of other people in the overall project’s success. Her framework as well as suggestions enable the project manager to position themselves so that they don’t become frustrated or burnt out.
Very useful for any aspiring or current project professionals