Dead Presidents' Guide to Project Management

Book excerpt: The Dead Presidents' Guide to Project Management considers lessons learned that these great men have bestowed upon us. The job of president of the United States requires many of the same leadership skills, knowledge, and characteristics you need to be a good executive sponsor, project manager, teammate, collaborator, and person. This guide provides you with a deeper understanding on how these leaders used many of these skills to improve the United States of America. This deeper understanding will allow you to relate adroitly and effectively to your own situation and environment. This guide will also help you to become a more interesting person.