
Project Management: 24 Steps to Help You Master Any Project
Gary Heerkens(Author)
McGraw-Hill Professional (Publisher)
Published on 16. June 2007
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-0-07-148652-1 (ISBN)
Description
Project Management gives you proven guidance in both the science and art of becoming an effective project manager, from coordinating and documenting the work to leading people to developing (and trusting!) your own judgment. Filled with action steps, this practical guide helps you get comfortable with the tools of project planning as well as cultivate smooth working relationships with people inside and outside your organization in order to achieve your goals. You'll see how to:
Understand exactly what is required of you in your roleDevelop a logical plan of action Lead and motivate a team while actively managing your communication channelsMake the best decisions for the project-and seek acceptable solutions rather than perfect onesPerform financial analyses and terminate unworthy projects in order to meet a bottom-line, long-term objectiveManage all project stakeholders through consistent measuring against a pre-announced baseline for productivity
Effective project management isn't easy, but the payoff can be huge-both for you and for your organization. Project Management helps you develop the foundation you need to be successful in any project initiative.
Understand exactly what is required of you in your roleDevelop a logical plan of action Lead and motivate a team while actively managing your communication channelsMake the best decisions for the project-and seek acceptable solutions rather than perfect onesPerform financial analyses and terminate unworthy projects in order to meet a bottom-line, long-term objectiveManage all project stakeholders through consistent measuring against a pre-announced baseline for productivity
Effective project management isn't easy, but the payoff can be huge-both for you and for your organization. Project Management helps you develop the foundation you need to be successful in any project initiative.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-148652-1 (9780071486521)
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Content
1.Planning and executing strategy
2.Manage strategically
3.Follow the logic
4.Assess your readiness
5.Plan to plan
6.Define your business
7.Assess your situation
8.Understand your model
9.Know your market
10.Assess the terrain
11.Understand opportunities and threats
12.Set feasible goals
13.Strategize for goals
14.Set priorities
15.Pursue your purpose
16.Follow your mission
17.write the business plan
18.Write the annual plan
19.Get the right people
20.Obtain commitment
21.Align with strategy
22.Work across functions
23.Execute with discipline
24.Monitor and improve
25.Learn, change, institutionalize
2.Manage strategically
3.Follow the logic
4.Assess your readiness
5.Plan to plan
6.Define your business
7.Assess your situation
8.Understand your model
9.Know your market
10.Assess the terrain
11.Understand opportunities and threats
12.Set feasible goals
13.Strategize for goals
14.Set priorities
15.Pursue your purpose
16.Follow your mission
17.write the business plan
18.Write the annual plan
19.Get the right people
20.Obtain commitment
21.Align with strategy
22.Work across functions
23.Execute with discipline
24.Monitor and improve
25.Learn, change, institutionalize