Project management for non-project managers / Jack Ferraro.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The critical role of the functional manager in project success. What the functional manager should know about the project organization -- The importance of project planning -- Understanding the business side of the project -- The ideal functional manager in the project organization -- Four critical project management skills for functional managers. The project management mystique unveiled -- Articulating the real customer need and business case for the project -- Staying focused on project deliverables -- Understanding key project dependencies -- Being proactive about project risk -- The power of the principles.

A seasoned project management consultant introduces critical project management skills, tools and techniques. Includes case studies, checklists and exercises.