Project management

by Portny, Jonathan L.

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Full title :Project management / by Jonathan L. Portny, MBA, PMP, Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Stanley E. Portny, PMP, Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

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Project management: The key to achieving results -- I'm a project manager! Now what? -- Beginning the journey: The genesis of o project -- Knowing your project's stakeholders: Involving the right people -- Clarifying what you're trying to accomplish - and why -- Developing your game plan: Getting from here to there -- You want this project done when? -- Establishing whom you need, how much of their time, and when -- Planning for other resources and developing the budget -- Venturing into the unknown: Dealing with risk -- Aligning the key players for your project -- Defining team members' roles and responsibilities -- Starting your project team off on the right foot -- Tracking progress and maintaining control -- Keeping everyone informed -- Encouraging peak performance by providing effective leadership -- Bringing your project to closure -- Using newer methods and resources to enhance your project management -- Monitoring project performance with earned value management -- Ten questions to ask yourself as you plan your project -- Ten tips for being a better project manager.

"In these days when projects seem to be bigger and more challenging than ever before, you need to make sure tasks stay on track, meet the budget, and keep everyone in the loop. Enter Project Management For Dummies. This friendly guide starts with the basics of project management and walks you through the different aspects of leading a project to a successful finish. After you've navigated your way through a couple of projects, you'll have the confidence to tackle even bigger (and more important) projects! In addition to explaining how to manage projects in a remote work environment, the book offers advice on identifying the right delivery approach, using social media in project management, and deploying agile project management"