Project Management Absolute Beginner''s Guide
English
By (author): Greg Horine
Succeed as a project manager, even if youve 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 with more insights from the front lines, including agile approaches, dealing with security and privacy priorities, and leading remote/virtual teams, along with the latest on Microsoft Project and PMI standards and certifications and a special bonus chapter on preparing for the 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 todays best beginners guide to modern project management simple, practical instructions for succeeding with every task youll need to perform! Heres a small sample of what youll learn:
Master the key skills and qualities every project manager needs
Lead projects, dont 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
Gain key insights that will accelerate your learning curve
Know how to respond to real-life situations, not just what they teach you in school
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