{"product_id":"projects-without-boundaries-russ-j-martinelli-9781119142546","title":"Projects Without Boundaries: Successfully Leading Teams and Managing Projects in a Virtual World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClear, proven solutions for virtual project management challenges\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProjects Without Boundaries\u003c\/i\u003e offers project managers a clear framework for bringing both project management practices and project team leadership principles to the virtual space. Written by a team of authors with years of experience managing nationally and internationally distributed teams, this book provides a suite of best practices, checklists, and actionable strategies for managing a project and building a high-performing team in a virtual and multicultural environment. Real-world examples illustrate the application of the concepts discussed, and the \u003ci\u003eVirtual Project Readiness Assessment \u003c\/i\u003efacilitates both team evaluation and transformation planning for virtual project management improvement. Each chapter focuses on the critical challenges encountered while managing virtual projects and details proven solutions that improve a virtual organization, boost project performance, and facilitate positive outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobalization and technological advances have merged to create dynamic, productive teams that work together from around the globe; this opportunity can bring great difficulty for project managers, who must negotiate hurdles that do not exist on traditional projects. This book provides ready-made solutions specific to distributed and multicultural teams, to help you achieve the full potential of the global talent pool.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOvercome common challenges of virtual projects with distributed teams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate complex team dynamics to ensure effective collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork seamlessly across borders, time zones, and cultures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine optimal virtual communication and collaboration tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply traditional project management practices in a virtual setting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA team fails or thrives on the strength of its management. Fitting the group's needs, expectations, personalities, and skills into a cohesive whole is seldom simple -- and distance adds an additional layer of complexity. \u003ci\u003eProjects Without Boundaries\u003c\/i\u003e provides expert guidance on keeping it together, with proven practices, tools, and virtual team leadership strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Russ J. Martinelli, James M. Waddell, Tim J. Rahschulte\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119142547\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119142546\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/10\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.60w x 0.70d","brand":"Russ J. Martinelli","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43924146192639,"sku":"9781119142546","price":70.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_bda7e04f-fc7d-4d9c-b498-99d1abf41952.jpg?v=1681068747","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/projects-without-boundaries-russ-j-martinelli-9781119142546","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}