Idiot's Guide To Project Management

TWELVE GOLDEN RULES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUCCESS

1. Gain consensus on project outcomes
2. Build the best team you can
3. Develop a comprehensive viable plan and keep it up-to-date
4. Determine how much stuff is needed to get things done
5. Have a realistic schedule
6. Don't try to do more than can be done
7. Remember that people count
8. Gain the formal and on-going support of the leadership (stakeholders)
9. Be willing to change
10. Keep others informed of what you're up to
11. Be willing to try new things
12. Become a leader