Managing Projects, Coursebook + Audio CD

Managing Projects deals with the challenges facing those who run or take part in international projects, covering all aspects of communication and people management from the initial kick-off meeting to closing the project.

Eight unit focus on:

– International project challenges

– Getting it right from the start

– Managing people in projects

– Keeping projects on track

– Building better communication

– Dealing with conflict

– Marketing the project

– Finishing successfully

In every unit Managing Projects provides comprehensive training in the skills proven to be necessary to communicate successfully in the world of international business: relevant language skills, communicative ability, people management skills and intercultural competence. This training is delivered through extensive speaking and listening activities, professional input, skills practice, intercultural awareness-raising and case study discussions.

In addition the book provides:

– two audio CDs

– a learning diary

– a needs analysis

– unit-by-unit glossaries of key words and phrases

– tips for more effective language learning and how to improve performance at work

– the opportunity to develop a personal action plan