You might have noticed that we've recently advertised a lot of project manager jobs, or jobs that incorporate project and programme management. Public sector agencies across the board are always on the look out for top people to direct new and old initiatives.

If you've recently moved into a new project management role (or even into the project management field), we've got to recommend a great new feature from BNET: the Project Manager's quick and dirty guide to getting things done. Comprising a selection of tips, expert advice and some case studies on "how to keep on track", it's worthwhile reading.

Advice from the guide will probably ring true to many project managers out there, for instance:

"You’re Not the Boss of Everyone

When you’re leading a project that includes employees from other departments, you may think you’re in charge, but you’re not, says Harold Kerzner, senior executive director of the International Institute for Learning and author of project management textbooks. Employees’ loyalty lies with the people who determine their raises and performance reviews — their managers. Cultivate relationships early on with those supervisors by keeping them abreast of the project’s progress and the accomplishments of their direct reports."

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