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What could possibly go wrong when a King orders repairs to his castle? What happens if a helpful wizard decides to arrive by bicycle? Why do marauders prefer Agile project management to waterfall? How wise is it to skip testing when the Queen is taking a bath? What can you measure with Distrans? JUrgen Van Gorp's book explains in a lighthearted way the vital importance of documentation in project management. The setting of his book is a medieval castle where a King's orders to bring his castle up to date, rapidly get out of hand. Enter a wise wizard to come to his rescue, introducing to...

If you work with engineers, EXPECT Leadership in Engineering is the Leadership Process for you. It is most helpful to those actively leading technical experts in a rapidly changing, highly interconnected company. The ideas will inspire you. The action packed stories, riveting scenarios and lively role plays will prepare you to fearlessly outwit any challenge.

Some would say that we're losing our social skills. They suggest that we're missing the human component to read a person's mood, understand their body language or be patient until the moment is right...

Practical Academic can help you to breakdown your requirements for delivering a compilation thesis/thesis by publication. You may be uncertain about the manner in which you can deliver your individual research articles as part of your dissertation. This book provides a detailed overview of the different components of the thesis by publication. By reading this detailed overview, you will develop clarity in your understanding of how to: 

- Design and develop your research plan to accommodate the delivery of articles for your thesis

- Systematically outline and introduce your...

Practical Academic can help you to maintain a high level of efficiency now that you are running your own research group. You may be encountering challenges in managing people, projects, and balancing your time. This book provides solutions and strategies for dealing with these issues and more. By reading this no-nonsense review of the major problems encountered in running your own research group, you will discover how to:

•    Structure your group and its schedule to maximise productivity and development

•    Build the most effective team...

This book will guide you through each step of your project, clearly defining the underlying principles that should be applied to every project, regardless of what is going on inside or outside the project environment.