Companies are trying to compete given the incredible amounts of change and uncertainty they face in their technologies and emerging markets. Understanding that simplicity is sometimes the best way to combat this complexity, Timm Esque, former internal performance consultant at Intel Corporation and ACT affiliate, offers No Surprises Project Management. In it he details a simple, commitment-based framework that allows program managers, project managers, and team leaders to systematically apply a few rules at multiple levels as a means of releasing their organizations from the "vicious cycle" of project performance mediocrity and leading them towards a cycle of excellent performance. Esque provides step-by-step how-to guidelines in the form of detailed checklists, logistical information, suggested agendas and templates. The result is a practical "workbook" that can be used immediately to develop commitment-based project plans via the team planning meeting.

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