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Jan 2023
35m 6s

The Essentials: Managing Projects

Harvard Business Review
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What’s a project charter? Why does this one person keep trying to derail our progress? Are our planning meetings effective? How do I actually get people to follow through? Figuring out how to successfully manage a project can make any professional’s head spin. One woman, new to this type of work, shares the challenges she’s already facing, including uncertai ... Show More
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