"The ultimate case study in effective project management."- Kirkus Reviews "A surprisingly effective guide for project management."- Soundview Executive Summaries "Recommended reading for all owner, leaders, and managers."- Author's Choice Reviews What is it about Napoleon Bonaparte that has led recognized leaders such as General George S. Patton to study his principles-and countless books on management and leadership to quote his maxims? What lessons can today's project managers and leaders learn from Napoleon's successes and failures? Napoleon on Project Management explores the key principles behind Napoleon's successes, the triggers that led to his downfall, and the lessons to be learned from his ultimate demise-and applies these lessons to modern-day project management and leadership at all levels. "A certified Project Management Professional applies Napoleon's strengths and weaknesses to the modern business world. Napoleon's rise to power was nothing short of astonishing--he took a country in a state of chaos and destitution and made it a force of global domination. Here, Manas evaluates how he did it and, more importantly, how we can learn from his inspired leadership style. Using the great leader as a guide, he helps readers create "A Compelling Vision," guides them through diplomacy and networking and analyzes lessons that the general would likely have learned. In the second part of the book, he examines Napoleon's "Six Winning Principles," which include exactitude, speed, flexibility, simplicity, character and moral force. Finally, he explores Napoleon's eventual downfall, showing how his weaknesses contributed to his exile and helping readers to understand how to protect their own projects from the same demise. Though the analogies may appear far-fetched at first glance, Manas does an excellent job of keeping his advice relevant. His historical research is impeccable, and he provides a coherent and practical body of knowledge to pass along to modern readers. The ultimate case study in effective project management." --Kirkus Reviews "There is no historical person more appropriate for a leadership or project management book than Napoleon Bonaparte. Project management consultant Jerry Manas has finally filled the void... The British interpretation of Napoleon is not only biased but also intentionally and grossly misleading. In addition to providing clear-cut lessons on leadership and management, Napoleon on Project Management also does a wonderful job of clearing up the record. Napoleon's success as a military leader alone would provide many key lessons for the business leader. However ... Napoleon was much more than an effective general. Manas pulls scores of examples from Napoleon's multi-faceted career to illustrate what he calls Napoleon's Six Winning Principles: Exactitude, Speed, Flexibility, Simplicity, Character and Moral Force. Manas ends his book with the downfall of Napoleon, which, as he demonstrates, is linked to four critical warning signs: power, overzealousness, unbalanced lifestyle and scarcity of effective leaders. ... A surprisingly effective guide for project management, Napoleon on Project Management is under consideration as a Soundview Executive Book Summary." --Soundview Executive Book Alert "By the time I finished this book, I had three pages of notes, of "good stuff" to keep and put into practice... The book explains in practical terms how to set goals, find and train effective leaders, accomplish goals and motivate employees. But there is so much more, including how not to sabotage your own organization. This should be recommended reading for all owners, managers and leaders." -- Author's Choice Reviews Jerry Manas is a bestselling author and recognized thought leader in organizational project and resource management. His work has been touted by leadership experts from management guru Tom Peters to Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams, and highlighted in a variety of publications, including the Houston Chronicle, Chicago Sun Times, National Post, Globe and Mail, Huffington Post, and others. You can follow him on Twitter @jerrymanas.