Project management for dummies
In today's time-pressured and cost-conscious global business environment, reliable project planning and competent delivery are more important than ever -- this edition shows you what works and what doesn't by examining the field's best practices. Inside you'll find: planning tech...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Chichester, West Sussex
John Wiley & Sons
2015
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| Edition: | Second edition |
| Series: | For dummies
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| Collection: | O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Chapter 18: Using Technology to Up Your GameChapter 19: Monitoring Project Performance with Earned Value Management; Chapter 20: Project Governance and Why It's Really Important; Chapter 21: ISO 21500:2012; Part VI: The Part of Tens; Chapter 22: Ten Questions to Ask Yourself as You Plan Your Project; Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Writing a Convincing Business Case; Chapter 24: Ten Tips for Being a Better Project Manager; About the Authors; Cheat Sheet; More Dummies Products; End User License Agreement
- Title Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; Part I: Understanding Projects and What You Want to Achieve; Chapter 1: Success in Project Management; Chapter 2: Thinking Through the Life of Your Project; Chapter 3: Defining the Scope and Producing a Business Case; Chapter 4: Knowing Your Project's Stakeholders; Part II: Planning Time: Determining What, When and How Much; Chapter 5: Planning with Deliverables First; Chapter 6: Planning the Activities; Chapter 7: Looking At Staff Resources; Chapter 8: Planning for Other Resources and Developing the Budget
- Chapter 9: Planning at Different Times and LevelsChapter 10: Venturing into the Unknown: Dealing with Risk and Uncertainty; Part III: Putting Your Management Team Together; Chapter 11: Organising the Project; Chapter 12: Working With Teams and Specialists; Chapter 13: Being an Effective Leader; Part IV: Steering the Project to Success; Chapter 14: Tracking Progress and Staying in Control; Chapter 15: Keeping Everyone Informed; Chapter 16: Bringing Your Project to Closure; Part V: Taking Your Project Management to the Next Level; Chapter 17: Managing Multiple Projects