{"id":8137,"date":"2019-02-07T11:03:16","date_gmt":"2019-02-07T11:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/?p=8137"},"modified":"2019-03-06T21:12:45","modified_gmt":"2019-03-06T21:12:45","slug":"book-review-of-be-a-project-motivator-the-secrets-of-strengths-based-project-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/book-review-of-be-a-project-motivator-the-secrets-of-strengths-based-project-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review of: Be a Project Motivator &#8211; The Secrets of Strengths-Based Project Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>by Ruth Pearce<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8097 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ruth.jpg\" alt=\"Ruth Pearce\" width=\"88\" height=\"132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ruth.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ruth-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ruth-40x60.jpg 40w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 88px) 100vw, 88px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This book addresses how the role of the project manager is perceived, an analysis of project manager strengths and the implications plus application, building engagement, influence, appreciation, social intelligence, communication, and motivation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The chapters of the book include:<\/p>\n<p>Introduction<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is a Project Manager?<\/li>\n<li>How Engagement and Motivation Make Things Happen!<\/li>\n<li>What is Strengths-Based Project Management?<\/li>\n<li>Who are you \u2013 my reader?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CHAPTER 1<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Project Managers \u2013 More Than Just Plate Spinners and Ball Jugglers<\/li>\n<li>Implementing the Platinum Rule \u2013 Treating People as They Want to be Treated<\/li>\n<li>What You Can Do to Put Your Projects in the Successful Category<\/li>\n<li>The Magic of Engagement<\/li>\n<li>Project Manager Character Strengths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CHAPTER 2<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seeing is Believing: The Maggie Method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chapter 3<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Influence \u2013 the Project Motivator\u2019s Best Friend<\/li>\n<li>Authority or Influence \u2013 Where is the Power?<\/li>\n<li>Building Your Ripple<\/li>\n<li>On Your Mark, Get Set, Grow<\/li>\n<li>Be Creative and Persevere \u2013 Working in a Failure Intolerant Environment<\/li>\n<li>The Link to Creativity and Engagement<\/li>\n<li>What we Appreciate Appreciates!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chapter 4<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building a Culture of Appreciation<\/li>\n<li>The Heart of Engagement &#8211; Appreciation<\/li>\n<li>Building Appreciation<\/li>\n<li>Understanding Character Strengths<\/li>\n<li>Building Your Strengths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chapter 5<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building a Culture of Appreciation for Our Stakeholders and Teams<\/li>\n<li>Project Management and Leadership<\/li>\n<li>Next Steps with Character Strengths \u2013 The Story Continues<\/li>\n<li>Introducing Character Strengths to the Team<\/li>\n<li>Building Strengths Awareness in the Team<\/li>\n<li>Taking Strengths to Your Team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chapter 6<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When Strengths Go Wrong<\/li>\n<li>Social Intelligence \u2013 the Elusive Project Motivator Strength<\/li>\n<li>Platinum Rule Revisited \u2013 Strengths Overuse &amp; Underuse by Individuals<\/li>\n<li>Learning to Spot Strengths Overuse \u2013 And to Fix It<\/li>\n<li>Exploring the Team\u2019s Heart and Mind Through Character Strengths<\/li>\n<li>When Strengths Collide \u2013 in the Individual<\/li>\n<li>When Strengths Collide \u2013 in the Team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chapter 7<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When Other Things Go Wrong<\/li>\n<li>\u201cA goal without a plan is just a wish\u201d \u2013 How to Plan with Mixed Styles<\/li>\n<li>Building a Multi-faceted Communication Plan<\/li>\n<li>Learning Styles &#8211; \u201cIt is not the Notes I Take\u2026 It is the Taking of the Notes\u201d<\/li>\n<li>The Foundation of Conflict Avoidance &#8211; Communication as Connection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chapter 8<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completing the Circle \u2013 To Be a Project Motivator<\/li>\n<li>Be Hopeful<\/li>\n<li>Be Strong<\/li>\n<li>Be Brave by Being Vulnerable &#8211; Building Influence and Trust<\/li>\n<li>Be Curious<\/li>\n<li>Motivate!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chapter 9<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creating the Implementation Plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Good:<\/p>\n<p>The book is build on research and experience plus includes specific stories or examples.\u00a0 The stories or examples apply the concepts in the real world and keep reading interesting.\u00a0 The analysis of what is happening in the story supports project managers in upgrading their work.<\/p>\n<p>With each chapter a list of learning points is included at the start.\u00a0 At the end are questions for reflection to make the information stick along with strategies for success specific to project managers\u2019 strengths.<\/p>\n<p>At the end is a table for planning your implementation of the information.<\/p>\n<p>The Bad:<\/p>\n<p>It incorporates many levels of awareness and multi-faceted implementation which means that while some will take a key concept or two and be happy with the outcome, to really gain the full benefit calls for a dedicated effort.<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion:<\/p>\n<p>If you are a career project manager, both your impact and your success will be enhanced exponentially with the insight and tips from this book.\u00a0 Invest the time and energy to work through all of it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Ruth Pearce This book addresses how the role of the project manager is perceived, an analysis of project manager strengths and the implications plus &hellip; 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