Project Management For Dummies
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The tools you need for successful project management In today's time-crunched, cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. So what does it take to succeed? This hands-on guide introduces you to the principles of project management and shows you how to put them to use so you can successfully manage a project from start to finish. And if you're studying for the Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional certification exam, you can rest easy knowing that this book is aligned with the guide that's the basis for the exam. Project management 101 — take a look at the who, what, and why of a project and discover what it really takes to ensure success Keep an eye on the clock — learn how to create foolproof schedules and budgets that keep your projects on track Put your team to work — get plenty of practical tips and guidelines for identifying and involving key players Drive it home — uncover the best ways to track, analyze, and report on your project's activities and bring it to a successful closure Up your project management game — take your skills to the next level with the use of technology and Earned Value Management Open the book and find: Help for defining your project's goals and expectations Guidelines for knowing your project's audience Tips for breaking your project work into manageable pieces The latest methods for determining and managing resources How to deal with risk and uncertainty Hints for providing effective leadership Learn to: Organize and schedule projects efficiently and effectively Motivate any team to gain maximum productivity Assess risks, manage changes, maintain communication, and live up to expectations Plan for resources and stay within a budget
Introduction. Part I: Understanding Expectations (The Who, What, and Why of Your Project). Chapter 1: Project Management: The Key to Achieving Results. Chapter 2: Clarifying What You’re Trying to Accomplish — and Why. Chapter 3: Knowing Your Project’s Audience: Involving the Right People. Chapter 4: Developing Your Game Plan: Getting from Here to There. Part II: Planning Time: Determining When and How Much. Chapter 5: You Want This Project Done When? Chapter 6: Establishing Whom You Need, How Much, and When. Chapter 7: Planning for Other Resources and Developing the Budget. Chapter 8: Venturing into the Unknown: Dealing with Risk and Uncertainty. Part III: Group Work: Putting Your Team Together. Chapter 9: Aligning the Key Players for Your Project. Chapter 10: Defi ning Team Members’ Roles and Responsibilities. Chapter 11: Starting Your Project Team Off on the Right Foot. Part IV: Steering the Ship: Managing Your Project to Success. Chapter 12: Tracking Progress and Maintaining Control. Chapter 13: Keeping Everyone Informed. Chapter 14: Encouraging Peak Performance by Providing Effective Leadership. Chapter 15: Bringing Your Project to Closure. Part V: Taking Your Project Management to the Next Level. Chapter 16: Using Technology to Up Your Game. Chapter 17: Monitoring Project Performance with Earned Value Management. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 18: Ten Questions to Ask Yourself as You Plan Your Project. Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Being a Better Project Manager. Appendix: Combining the Techniques into Smooth-Flowing Processes. Index.
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