Project Management For Dummies, UK Edition
Published on 26. November 2010
384 pages
978-0-470-97298-4 (ISBN)
Description
In today's time-pressured, cost-conscious global businessenvironment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations arethe norm. Project Management For Dummies shows businessprofessionals what works and what doesn't by examining the field'sbest practices. You can learn how to organise, estimate, andschedule projects more efficiently. Discover how to managedeliverables, issue changes, assess risks, maintain communications,and live up to expectations by making the most of the latesttechnology and software and by avoiding common problems that cantrip up even the best project managers.
This adaptation includes:
* The latest methods to manage resources and stay on track andwithin budget
* Coverage for dealing with the pros and cons of virtualteams
* Tips and information on setting realistic expectations andmeeting everyone's needs
* Methods and strategies to get tasks done with minimalstaff
* Tips and advice for motivating a project team
* The latest concepts and fundamentals behind best-practiceproject management techniques
* The mindset and skill set of today's most effectiveproject managers--what it really takes to guarantee asuccessful project
* Information on how to involve project audiences by conducting aStakeholder Analysis
* Trends and tough project types
* Assessment tools to determine strengths and weaknesses foreverything from choosing software to selecting a project team
* Tactics for team motivation and the hottest risk managementstrategies
This adaptation includes:
* The latest methods to manage resources and stay on track andwithin budget
* Coverage for dealing with the pros and cons of virtualteams
* Tips and information on setting realistic expectations andmeeting everyone's needs
* Methods and strategies to get tasks done with minimalstaff
* Tips and advice for motivating a project team
* The latest concepts and fundamentals behind best-practiceproject management techniques
* The mindset and skill set of today's most effectiveproject managers--what it really takes to guarantee asuccessful project
* Information on how to involve project audiences by conducting aStakeholder Analysis
* Trends and tough project types
* Assessment tools to determine strengths and weaknesses foreverything from choosing software to selecting a project team
* Tactics for team motivation and the hottest risk managementstrategies
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Project Management for Dummies
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Nick Graham is a director of the consultancy and trainingcompany he founded, Inspirandum Ltd, and is a member of theAssociation for Project Management and of the Institute ofDirectors. His consultancy work has ranged from helping plancomplex projects to advising senior managers on how to implementproject management approaches. Nick delivers highly practicalproject training for companies, charities and public sectororganisations throughout the UK, and worldwide.
Stanley E. Portny is a project management consultant anda certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He has providedtraining and consultation to more than 150 public and privateorganisations, and has developed and conducted training programmesfor more than 50,000 management and staff.
Stanley E. Portny is a project management consultant anda certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He has providedtraining and consultation to more than 150 public and privateorganisations, and has developed and conducted training programmesfor more than 50,000 management and staff.
Content
Introduction.
Part I: Understanding Projects and What You Want toAchieve.
Chapter 1:Project Management: The Key to Achieving Results.
Chapter 2: Thinking Through the Life of Your Project.
Chapter 3: Defining the Project and Producing a BusinessCase.
Chapter 4: Knowing Your Project's Stakeholders.
Part II: Building the Plans.
Chapter 5: Planning with Deliverables First.
Chapter 6: You Want This Project Done When?
Chapter 7: Looking At Staf f Resources.
Chapter 8: Planning for Other Resources and Developing theBudget.
Chapter 9: Planning at Different Times and Levels.
Chapter 10: Venturing into the Unknown: Dealing with Risk andUncertainty.
Part III: Putting Your Management Team Together.
Chapter 11: Organising the Project.
Chapter 12: Working With Teams and Specialists.
Chapter 13: Being an Ef fective 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 NextLevel.
Chapter 17: Managing Multiple Projects.
Chapter 18: Using Technology to Up Your Game.
Chapter 19: Monitoring Project Performance with Earned ValueManagement.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten Questions to Ask Yourself as You Plan YourProject.
Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Writing a Convincing Business Case.
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Being a Better Project Manager.
Index.
Part I: Understanding Projects and What You Want toAchieve.
Chapter 1:Project Management: The Key to Achieving Results.
Chapter 2: Thinking Through the Life of Your Project.
Chapter 3: Defining the Project and Producing a BusinessCase.
Chapter 4: Knowing Your Project's Stakeholders.
Part II: Building the Plans.
Chapter 5: Planning with Deliverables First.
Chapter 6: You Want This Project Done When?
Chapter 7: Looking At Staf f Resources.
Chapter 8: Planning for Other Resources and Developing theBudget.
Chapter 9: Planning at Different Times and Levels.
Chapter 10: Venturing into the Unknown: Dealing with Risk andUncertainty.
Part III: Putting Your Management Team Together.
Chapter 11: Organising the Project.
Chapter 12: Working With Teams and Specialists.
Chapter 13: Being an Ef fective 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 NextLevel.
Chapter 17: Managing Multiple Projects.
Chapter 18: Using Technology to Up Your Game.
Chapter 19: Monitoring Project Performance with Earned ValueManagement.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten Questions to Ask Yourself as You Plan YourProject.
Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Writing a Convincing Business Case.
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Being a Better Project Manager.
Index.
