Projects do not fail because the plan was wrong. They fail because the people running the plan were not led with clarity, courage, and care. The Hidden Project Drivers shows why charts and status meetings are not enough in a world defined by speed and uncertainty, and it replaces control with leadership rooted in behavioral science and neuroscience.
You will learn how to create psychological safety so ideas surface early, convert compliance into ownership so teams move on their own energy, make cleaner decisions at higher velocity, and turn healthy tension into a crucible for innovation. Through vivid stories, practical exercises, and the Project Pulse highlights that anchor each chapter, you will shift your mental models, update your maps, and build environments where people think better together.
Artificial intelligence can draft plans and schedule meetings. It cannot build trust, resolve friction, or inspire commitment. That is your job as a leader. This book gives you the tools and language to do it with confidence.
This is not a manual for administration. It is a field guide for leaders who want to deliver results while growing people. If you lead projects, portfolios, or transformations, this book will help you move faster, reduce waste, and unlock the human factors that actually drive success.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .33 Inches (D)
Weight: .47 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 150
Genre: Business + Money Management
Sub-Genre: Project Management
Publisher: Business Expert Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Kursten Faller & Alan Weiss
Language: English
Street Date: March 12, 2026
TCIN: 1010767992
UPC: 9781637429549
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-1487
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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