by Lynda Carter (Author), David Balan (Illustrator)

No matter how great our experiences are, they limit what we see. If you believe that better planning comes from collaboration, this book was written for you. The Essential Guide to Facilitating Project Management Workshops provides step-by-step directions in preparing for and leading collaborative planning events that result in a shared vision of project success and the project approach.

Because project management is more a way of thought to approaching a problem than a list of techniques and forms and templates, integrating it into an organization requires the company to change the way it plans and staffs project work. A collaborative workshop is a great way to drive that change. Collaborative planning:

• Integrates different perspectives into one cohesive Project Plan
• Creates a common vision of the project for the project team and organizational sponsors
• Increases confidence in the accuracy of the Project Plan

Utilizes best practices in project management