Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers - 2nd Edition by Anthony Mersino (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The one skill the project manager was never trained on is the one he can't succeed without!<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>As if the project manager's job was not hard enough--having to be not a jack of all trades but a master of them!--all the technical expertise he has learned can be completely nullified if he doesn't have good people skills to navigate appropriately through all the obstacles each project is certain to bring. As recent research has indicated that emotional intelligence (EI) now accounts for an astonishing 70 to 80 percent of management success, there is no doubt that today's successful project manager needs strong interpersonal skills and the ability to recognize emotional cues in order to lead their teams to success--the technical expertise the position depended on so greatly in the past simply isn't enough anymore!Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers introduces readers to all facets of EI and shows how emotions can be leveraged to meet project goals. Project managers strong in technical skills but needing help in the EI department will learn how to: - Set the tone and direction for the project - Communicate effectively - Motivate, inspire, and engage their team - Encourage flexibility and collaboration - Deal productively with stress, criticism, and change - Establish the kind of high morale that attracts top performers - And moreNow in its second edition, this unique and invaluable resource for project managers in every industry includes several expanded sections on self-awareness and self-management, as well as a new chapter on using EI to lead Agile Teams and a close look at Servant Leadership. You've spent years gathering the technical intelligence you need for this challenging career--now separate yourself from the pack by increasing your emotional intelligence!<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Praise for the first edition of <i>Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers</i> </p> "A well-structured, easy read that delivers results . . . a worthy investment, particularly for aspiring or current project management professionals." <b>-- <i>PM World Today</i> magazine</b> </p> "It's the book I wished I'd written. If you don't own a copy, go out and get one."<b>-- Elizabeth Harrin, pm4girls.com </b> </p> </p> Without good people management skills, even the most carefully planned project can fall apart in a flash. And managing people effectively means more than just keeping them in line: It means using finely tuned interpersonal skills and astutely reading emotional cues to get the job done right and on time. </p> </p> According to the latest research, an astounding 70 to 80 percent of management success rests on this kind of "emotional intelligence" (EQ). Even if you already recognize the important role of EQ in the workplace, this book will help you take your understanding to the next level. Real-world examples of EQ in action, as well as checklists, self-assessments, and worksheets, will guide you through the process of building real rapport with your team. You'll learn how to: </p> </p> Establish the kind of high-energy approach that attracts top performers - Develop empathetic listening skills - Encourage flexibility and collaboration among team members - Deal productively with change, blame, stress, and criticism - Leverage emotional information to make better decisions </p> </p> The second edition of this indispensable guide provides new tips on using EQ to lead and coach Agile Teams, and explores the concept of Servant Leadership, which enhances productivity by promoting emotional connection with your staff. Also included in this edition are expanded sections on self-awareness, self-management, and self-care, because before you can build and lead a winning team, you need to understand and nurture yourself. </p> </p> The keen insights and practical tools you'll find here will help you transform your results from "good enough" to "beyond expectations"--all by improving your ability to read between the emotional lines. Improve your EQ and you'll soon be getting the best work out of everyone involved--including yourself. </p> </p> ANTHONY MERSINO, PMP, PMI-ACP is an Agile Transformation Coach and IT Program Manager with more than 27 years of experience. He has delivered large-scale business solutions to clients that include Abbot Labs, IBM, Unisys, ARAMARK, and Wolters Kluwer, and provided Enterprise Agile Coaching for The Carlyle Group, Bank of America, Hayneedle, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>..".covers all the people skills that project managers need to get the job done."<b><i> --Project Management Tips </i></b> </p><br><br>"The book makes sense where sense is not yet common... bringing the concept into a viable and useful area to constructively and effectively manage." <b><i>-- Vancouver Business Journal</i></b> </p><br><br>"This book about professional development is personal, insightful, and well-organized. It is a helpful and viable tool book for PM and team leaders" --<b><i>PM World Journal</i></b> </p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>ANTHONY MERSINO, PMP, PMI-ACP has more than 26 years of project management experience. He has trained and consulted on Project Leadership and Agile methods for a wide variety of clients. </p>
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