Managing a project and leading a team both require good decision-making at all times. One false move could damage your reputation and ruin your career. This practical handbook covers the difficult situations you will likely face as a project manager or team leader and teaches you how to deal with them like a pro.Learn killer tips and tricks that will help you stand out from the pack, make a lasting impression on your boss, and move up the management ladder!WHAT'S INSIDE:• How to pick the right project and score early wins• Tricks to help you deliver a project on time and on budget• Effective tools and techniques to run your project more efficiently• Common costly mistakes to avoid• How to impress your manager and get noticed• How to get the project stakeholders on your side• How to handle stressful projects and difficult people• How to play the game and become an asset to your company• How to put the right team together for your project• How to keep your team members motivated and excitedAnd lots more!READ THIS BOOK IF YOU ARE:• A new or aspiring project manager or team leader• In the market for a project manager or management job• Managing your first project or team• An existing manager who wants to lead a larger project or team• Passionate about management and want to get better at it• Driven by professional growth and want to move up the career ladder• Looking for ways to keep your team members motivated and engaged• Dealing with difficult people on your team• Facing pressure running your project and need some good adviceThis book is perfect for people in operations management, financial management, human resource management, business management, marketing management, IT management, or project management.WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK:The book is fast-paced, to the point, and contains useful tips from a seasoned project management guru. Every chapter is easy to read and packs a punch! Get real-world advice on actual situations you will face as a project manager or team leader.Most project management books devote entire chapters to PMO, PMP, PMBOK, PMI, Agile methodology, and Gantt charts. This is not one of those dull, theory-heavy books. What you will learn here is practical, immediate, and unique. Think of it as a portable personal mentor.