Description: Sometimes unanticipated threats or opportunities create a situation in which work is required unexpectedly. On these occasions, such urgent and unexpected work demands an instant start, in contrast to the often lengthy processes of investigation, evaluation, development, selection and planning normal in businesses and public services before the sta
Review Quotes: 'The book reviews 12 real-life urgent and unexpected projects, how they were started and managed, and the lessons that can be learnt from these... It is suitable for lecturers and students of management; managers/project managers; and those involved in disaster-recovery, business continuity planning or incident management in both public and private sectors.' BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT 'If you want to manage uncertainty and complexity, read this book. If you want to acquire tools and techniques to ensure organizational stability and excellence, read this book.' Human Resource Management International Digest 'I would recommend this book to other project managers ... It is an inspirational book offering unique insights to unique situations.' Lin Johnson, PE, PMP, CQMret, PMI Portland Chapter Director of Quality