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AuthorTitlePDFIssue
Gerstenmaier, William H.
The "Fifth Dimension" of Program and Project Management

A candid look at how politics and people's perceptions can influence a project's outcome.

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Shaw, Dr. Robert J.
Getting Politically Active

Dedicate time and attention to working closely and openly with customers and stakeholders.

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Ginty, Carol 
Stumping for the Project

There are times when the role of the project leader is simply to sell the project.

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Schwer, Ken 
Start-Up

Build a team simultaneously while formulating requirements and selling the project. Spend your greatest efforts early in the project recruiting the most suitable candidates for your team.

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Hoffman, Dr. Edward 
Hearts Lifted to Heaven

Dr. Edward Hoffman Hearts Lifted to Heaven

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Pollit, Julie 
Even Politics Is Project Work (Or the U.S. Congress is Looking for a Few Good Project Managers)

All white collar work is project work. Almost every issue that comes up on Capitol Hill has a science or technology component.

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Baer-Riedhart, Jenny 
Know Thyself, But Don't Forget to Learn About the Customer, Too

Projects can, and do, succeed because of politics — and they fail because of politics as well. Politics does not have to be a dirty word. Sometimes the most compelling thing you can say to someone is "I understand what you are saying."

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