| Description |
xi, 408 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Absolute beginner's guide to-- |
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Absolute beginner's guide to--
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| Contents |
Part I. Project management jumpstart -- 1. Project management overview -- 2. The project manager -- 3. Essential elements for any successful project -- Part II. Project planning -- 4. Defining a project -- 5. Planning a project -- 6. Developing the work breakdown structure -- 7. Estimating the work -- 8. Developing the project schedule -- 9. Determining the project budget -- Part III. Project control -- 10. Controlling a project -- 11. Managing project changes -- 12. Managing project deliverables -- 13. Managing project issues -- 14. Managing project risks -- 15. Managing project quality -- Part IV. Project execution -- 16. Leading a project -- 17. Managing project communications -- 18. Managing expectations -- 19. Keys to better project team performance -- 20. Managing differences -- 21. Managing vendors -- 22. Ending a project -- Part V. Accelerating the learning curve ... even more -- 23. Making better use of Microsoft Project -- 24. When reality happens -- 25. Intriguing project management concepts and topics |
| Summary |
You've just been handed your department's biggest project. Absolute Beginner's Guide to Project Management, Second Edition, will show you exactly where to start - and walk you step-by-step through your entire project! Expert project manager Greg Horine shows you exactly what works and what doesn't, drawing on the field's proven best practices. Understand your role as a project manager ... gain the skills and discover the personal qualities of great project managers ... learn how to organize, estimate, and schedule projects effectively ... manage deliverables, issues, changes, risks, quality, vendors, communications, and expectations ... make the most of technology ... manage virtual teams ... avoid the problems that trip up new project managers! This new edition jumpstarts your project management expertise even faster, with all-new insights on Microsoft Project, challenging project situations and intriguing project management topics of the day |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Subject |
Project management.
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| LC no. |
2008052475 |
| ISBN |
078973821X |
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9780789738219 (paperback) |
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