Succeed as a project manager, even if you've never run a project before! This book is the fastest way to master every project management task, from upfront budgeting and scheduling through execution, managing teams through closing projects, and learning from experience. Updated with more insights from the front lines, including agile approaches, dealing with security and privacy priorities, and leading remote/virtual teams, along with the latest on Microsoft Project and PMI standards and certifications and a special bonus chapter on preparing for the PMP certification. This book will show you exactly how to get the job done, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Project management has never, ever been this simple!
Who knew how simple project management could be?
This is today's best beginner's guide to modern project management… simple, practical instructions for succeeding with every task you'll need to perform! Here's a small sample of what you'll learn:
Master the key skills and qualities every project manager needs
Lead projects, don't just "manage" them
Avoid 15 most common mistakes new project managers make
Learn from troubled, successful, and "recovered" projects
Set the stage for success by effectively defining your project
Build a usable project plan and an accurate work breakdown structure (WBS)
Create budgets and schedules that help you manage risk
Use powerful control and reporting techniques, including earned value management
Smoothly manage project changes, issues, risks, deliverables, and quality
Manage project communications and stakeholder expectations
Organize and lead high-performance project teams
Manage cross-functional, cross-cultural, and virtual projects
Work successfully with vendors and Project Management Offices
Make the most of Microsoft Project and new web-based alternatives
Get started with agile and "critical chain" project management
Gain key insights that will accelerate your learning curve
Know how to respond to real-life situations, not just what they teach you in school
| ISBN: | 9780789756756 |
| Publication date: | 8th March 2017 |
| Author: | Greg Horine |
| Publisher: | Que an imprint of Pearson Education |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 448 pages |
| Series: | Absolute Beginner's Guide |
| Genres: |
Project management Project management software |
Succeed as a project manager, even if you've never run a project before! This book is the fastest way to master every project management task, from upfront budgeting and scheduling through execution, managing teams through closing projects, and learning from experience.
Project Management features in the following genres: Project management, Project management software
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Project Management was written by Greg Horine and published by Que an imprint of Pearson Education
Project Management has 448 pages
Yes it is part of Absolute Beginner's Guide series