The Directors of PLI are often asked to write or contribute to many books on various business topics. Below are a few of the titles written by PLI Directors and the contents of which link to our approach to training and consulting.
Fast Track to Success – Project Management
By Patrick Harper-Smith and Simon Derry
Published in May 2009 this book has been in the business best sellers list since. Its approach differs to most project management books as it combines best practice tools and techniques not only with case studies and comments by experts in the field but also with how an aspiring project manager can promote their career.
What sets this book apart is its link to the www.Fast-Track-Me.com web site where the tools and techniques in the book are brought to life and readers are given practical templates to help manage projects effectively.
Fast Track to Success – Innovation
By Andy Bruce & David Birchall
This seminal work in Innovation Management is everything a manager will need to accelerate their career in the new area of Innovation Management.
As part of the Fast Track series of books the additional information and tools found on the www.Fast-Track-Me.com web site make this an invaluable reference guide for all those interested in innovation
Project Management
From setting objectives to compiling the close-down report, from choosing priorities to selecting the right team, Project Management shows you how to plan, run and monitor a project, and explains what to do if things go wrong. It contains a wealth of straightforward, expert advice on scheduling and budgeting, managing and communicating information, planning activities and developing leadership skills to ensure the successful completion of all your projects.
Strategic Thinking
Learn how to plan, develop and implement dynamic business and team strategies with Strategic Thinking. This concise and informative guide shows you how to identify the route to success by gathering and analyzing key information, setting short- and long-term objectives, developing your team leadership skills, predicting future trends and maintaining a flexible approach. It covers the essential tools of strategic management, from SWOT analysis and feasibility studies to budgeting forecasts and contingency plans, to help give you a competitive edge in today's fast moving business world.
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Transforming an Industry. This case study illustrates the Project Leaders International approach to Change Management as applied to the fledgeling tourism industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Project Office. This document highlights the approach to setting up a Project Office within any organisation and how it should be done for maximum results.
Innovation White Paper. This seminal paper sets the scene for an integrated approach to innovation and how organisations should look at managing innovation.
Holding Us Back. This paper, originally for Innovate Thames Valley (ITV), is based on research of client companies in the Thames Valley area and what stops them being innovative.