Mike Clayton is recognized for his energetic and effective approach to professional development. Over a five-year period, he authored twelve books while simultaneously expanding his speaking and seminar business. His work, encompassing books and training programs, consistently focuses on enhancing effectiveness for professionals, managers, and leaders. Drawing from extensive experience in management consulting and personal development, Clayton aims to deliver practical, easily implementable insights.
Brilliant Project Leader reveals what the world's best project leaders know, do and say to get results, every time. Mike Clayton draws on twelve years of experience in the trenches, running projects of all types -- and another eight years of experience training more than 2,000 project managers to overcome virtually every project challenge. In this book, he guides readers through the entire project lifecycle, sharing best practices, psychological insights, and indispensable personal tips.
Written for those who don't have 'project manager' in their job description, this book provides simple, straightforward, professional guidance on delivering a project - however big or small.
"[This book] brings together proven techniques for taking control over many of life's most maddening stressors...and shows how to respond more calmly and painlessly to the stressors you can't control"--Publisher's description.
The book will give readers effective ways of deciding what's most important and how to prioritise it on a daily and weekly basis, it will enable readers to avoid wasting time in unproductive meetings and empower them to deal with procrastination - one of the most common time management issue.