Napoleon on Project Management: Timeless Lessons in Planning, Execution, and Leadership »

What is it about Napoleon Bonaparte that has led recognized leaders such as General George S. Patton to study his principles-and countless books on management and leadership to quote his maxims? What lessons can today's project managers and leaders learn from Napoleon's successes and failures?

Napoleon on Project Management explores the key principles behind Napoleon's successes, the triggers that led to his downfall, and the lessons to be learned from his ultimate demise-and applies these lessons to modern-day project management and leadership at all levels.

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The enigmatic life of Napoleon Bonaparte can bring to mind a number of images. Manas (cofounder, PMThink! Project Management Thought Leadership) sees in it a model for project managers that still rings true today. The author intends these lessons for anyone who leads an endeavor, regardless of title or position. Napoleon's career may have received a boost from his innate skills, but his real rise to power, says Manas, was driven by acquired traits such as shaping a compelling vision and honing powers of diplomacy. From an analysis of Napoleon's career, the author distinguishes six intertwining principles that can be adopted by project managers, each illustrated with colorful Napoleonic exploits. The author also examines the pitfalls that led to Napoleon's demise so that readers can avoid their own personal Waterloos. Recommended for academic and public library business collections. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.