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To:                                   Abigail Hanley

Subject:                          The ultimate guide to practical project management

 

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‘An excellent addition to the project management lexicon. A very accessible and useful work that will make a difference to project management in social benefit organisations – and beyond. We will be listing this book as recommended reading in all our Appreciative Inquiry training.’

Tim Slack, Director, Appreciating People

 

 

What it's about: Practical Project Management is a realistic and easy-to-follow guide to managing projects for voluntary organisations. It will help you shape and structure the passion that drives your work in order to achieve positive results. The book leads you through the key stages of project management from inception to delivery and discusses the activities and decisions you will need to succeed. It covers:

 

Resource management and risk control

Budget planning and dealing with finances

Key tools and models for project planning

Project evaluation and assessing social benefit

Incorporating down-to-earth examples and case studies, this book will help you improve the way you deliver your projects.

 

Pre-order your copy of Practical Project Management for voluntary organisations here.

 

 

 

 

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