Fundamentals of Project Management
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In today s time-based and cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. With sales of more than 115,000 copies, Fundamentals of Project Management has helped a lot of business people meet or exceed those standards. The updated and revised third edition provides an unparalleled introduction to project management, along with new tools and techniques for planning and executing projects on time, on budget, and with maximum efficiency and productivity. This new edition includes: * an overview of recent changes to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) * expanded coverage of project risk management * how to implement a Project Management Office (PMO) * and much more Clear and down-to-earth, this step-by-step guide explains how to effectively spearhead every stage of a project -- from developing the goals and objectives to managing the project team -- and make project management work in any company. Author Biography: James P. Lewis (Vinton, VA) is the founder of The Lewis Institute, Inc., which provides project management and behavioral consulting and training. He has trained more than 20,000 supervisors and managers around the world and is the author of The Project Manager's Desk Reference and Project Scheduling and Control. Quality Progress an excellent guide for a new project manager or one who is brushing up prior to a new project? The book can teach upper management a lot about successful project management. It contains a lot of wisdom at a small cost.
Figure ListviiiPrefacexiChapter 1An Overview of Project Management1Chapter 2Planning the Project20Chapter 3Developing a Mission, Vision, Goals, and Objectives for the Project33Chapter 4Using the Work Breakdown Structure to Plan a Project45Chapter 5Scheduling Project Work58Chapter 6Producing a Workable Schedule70Chapter 7Project Control and Evaluation89Chapter 8Project Control Using Earned Value Analysis102Chapter 9Managing the Project Team117Chapter 10How to Make Project Management Work in Your Company129Answers to Chapter Questions134References and Reading List137Index139About Jim Lewis147
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