
Fundamentals of Project Management
Joseph Heagney(Author)
Amacom (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 15. September 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-8144-1748-5 (ISBN)
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Description
With sales of more than 160,000 copies, Fundamentals of Project Management has helped generations of project managers navigate the ins and outs of every aspect of this complex discipline. Using a simple step-by-step approach, the book is the perfect introduction to project management tools, techniques, and concepts. Readers will learn how to: develop a mission statement, vision, goals, and objectives; plan the project; create the work breakdown structure; produce a workable schedule; understand earned value analysis; manage a project team; and control and evaluate progress at every stage. Fully updated based on the latest version of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK[registered]), the fourth edition contains new information and expanded coverage on the project risk plan; the change control process; the concept of the project manager as leader; and more. This up-to-the-minute guide is filled with tips and techniques for planning and executing projects on time, on budget, and with maximum efficiency.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: College Freshman, Interest Age: 18 years
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 90 mm
Width: 60 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
364 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8144-1748-5 (9780814417485)
Schweitzer Classification
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Person
JOSEPH HEAGNEY has been president of QMA International, LLC since 2001, providing a wide range of management learning solutions. He was previously the Global Practice Leader for Project Management Best Practices at the American Management Association where he currently serves as a faculty member.
Content
Contents Figure List Preface to the Fourth Edition Acknowledgments Chapter 1 An Overview of Project Management Chapter 2 The Role of the Project Manager Chapter 3 Planning the Project Chapter 4 Developing a Mission, Vision, Goals, and Objectives for the Project Chapter 5 Creating the Project Risk Plan Chapter 6 Using the Work Breakdown Structure to Plan a Project Chapter 7 Scheduling Project Work Chapter 8 Producing a Workable Schedule Chapter 9 Project Control and Evaluation Chapter 10 The Change Control Process Chapter 11 Project Control Using Earned Value Analysis Chapter 12 Managing the Project Team Chapter 13 The Project Manager as Leader Chapter 14 How to Make Project Management Work in Your Company Answers to Chapter Questions Index About the Authors