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Kory Kogon is a global productivity expert and executive at FranklinCovey. Suzette Blakemore is a project management consultant and speaker specializing in leadership and execution.

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Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager

Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager

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This book provides practical guidance for individuals who manage projects without formal project management training. It introduces essential project management principles—such as initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects—using real-world examples and accessible language. The authors emphasize people-centered management, communication, and accountability to help readers deliver successful outcomes even in informal project settings.

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The Case for Informal Project Management

Early in my career, I used to believe that project management was a specialized profession, reserved for technical experts certified by professional bodies. But as I worked with hundreds of organizations, I discovered that project management is, in fact, the language of getting things done in every ...

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Initiate

Every successful project begins with clarity of purpose. I always say that if you can’t articulate the 'why,' the 'what' will never fall into place. During the initiation phase, our goal is to establish shared understanding: What are we trying to achieve? What does success look like? Who are the peo...

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About Kory Kogon, Suzette Blakemore, James Wood

Kory Kogon is a global productivity expert and executive at FranklinCovey. Suzette Blakemore is a project management consultant and speaker specializing in leadership and execution. James Wood is a certified project management professional (PMP) with extensive experience in training and consulting o...

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Kory Kogon is a global productivity expert and executive at FranklinCovey. Suzette Blakemore is a project management consultant and speaker specializing in leadership and execution. James Wood is a certified project management professional (PMP) with extensive experience in training and consulting on project execution and organizational effectiveness.

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