Project Management, Sixth EditionSuccessful project management requires organization, skill, and a systematic approach to ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget. For both small and large organizations, Idiot's Guides: Project Management, Sixth Edition, is fully updated and includes coverage on the Fifth Edition of PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge). Covering all of the latest methodologies, this new, step-by-step edition includes updated assessment questions for the PMP certification exam and content that aligns with the knowledge areas as the PMI (Project Management Institute) defines them. |
Contents
The Rules of the Project Game | |
The 10 Knowledge Areas | |
Starting Off on the Right Foot | |
The Project Definition Phase | |
Scoping Out Project Success | |
Managing Risks and Constraints | |
Getting Supplies Equipment and More | |
Getting the Plan Approved | |
The Execution Phase | |
Providing Direction | |
Establishing Operating Guidelines | |
Making Your Communications Count | |
The Monitoring and Controlling Processes | |
Preparing Operations for Success | |
Constraints to Consider | |
The Project Planning Phase | |
Establishing the Schedule of Work | |
Revisions | |
Budgeting and Cost Control Options | |
Building a Winning Project Team | |
Changes Changes and More Changes | |
Delivering the Best | |
The CloseOut Phase | |
The Final Evaluation | |
Appendixes | |
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activities analysis approved assigned begin breakdown structure budget building Chapter close-out communication plan constraints cost create critical chain critical path decisions defined DEFINITION deliver develop document duration equipment estimates evaluation example experience finish Gantt charts identify impact implementation important involved issues keep key stakeholders kickoff large project leadership Least You Need meeting milestones monitoring network diagram operations packages performance person PMBOK Guide section PRINCE2 priorities problems procedures project deliverables project goals project life cycle Project Management Institute project management software project plan project sponsor project team members refer to PMBOK Remember requirements responsibility responsibility assignment matrix Review Questions RISK MANAGEMENT roles schedule skills stakeholder analysis steering committee successful project sure tasks technical techniques Theory of Constraints things track understand vendors