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 for the latest web-based project management tools and the newest version of 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
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pearson Education (US)
ISBN-13
9780789750105
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117457422
Product Key Features
Author
Greg Horine
Publication Name
Project Management Absolute Beginner's Guide
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Management
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
231mm
Item Width
178mm
Item Weight
720g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Greg Horine
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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