Mario Boons

The Project Manager's chessboard Mario Boons

This great book highlights all the major aspects which are relevant to the Project Manager's undeniable thirst for success. This book is meant for people who are new to project management, or for experienced people who need a reminder that project management is partly being able to simplify matters and consider the next moves on the chess board. Because that's truly all it is, a chess game. A good project manager knows his next moves, while he also anticipates on the next moves of his opponent. When this is combined with the correct leadership skills, a visionary will rise to lead his team and project to great success!The path of a project manager is not a straight line, but a curve, a learning curve full of setbacks and opportunities. And this is what separates a project manager from other professionals. (S) He challenges setbacks because (s)he knows that it is part of the learning curve. This book highlights the practical aspects of project management and leadership, combined with examples of how to do it right, or how not to do it. This book is a must for the project management professional.