The Psychology of managing people and change is increasingly emerging as a success factor in project management. See Sharon’s article which was published in the ‘Wellingtone blog’ and find out more about the people factors that you need to take account of when managing your projects.

a href=”http://www.wellingtone.co.uk/blog/?p=161” >Top Tips for Managing the People Factors in Projects</a>

Sharon’s book on the psychology of managing projects is now on sale and is receiving fantastic reviews. If you want your projects to be more successfull, you must read this book. http://www.gowerpublishing.com/isbn/9780566089428. See 2 reviews below

‘The principal factors in project success (and failure) are to do with people. Sharon De Mascia’s book is a highly accomplished and relevant guide to getting the best out of people in projects. It deserves a place on the desk of anyone involved in a project – be they a sponsor, stakeholder, customer or project manager.’ Eric Woodcock, CEng FRSA.

‘This book delivers in detail what its title promises. It looks at all stages and process involved in project management and introduces methods and tools from Psychology (particularly Work and Occupational Psychology) that will aid success at each stage. It does not preach or condescend but allows the reader an opportunity to consider a range of approaches to people skills and people management which will allow the content of any project to be managed and led effectively. The content is very accessible and each stage is self contained in an individual chapter. Tools and methods are introduced and reflective questions and useful illustrative tables guide the reader towards useful practice and a good understanding of what they can achieve by adopting the various approaches and specific tools. It is jargon free and is an excellent guide to the use of psychology in a practical setting by a non psychologist. It is a consultant in a book.’

Dr P A Lindley, Chartered Psychologist and Registered Occupational Psychologist