Project management tools and techniques for success

Emphasizing that it is easier and more cost effective to make changes in the planning phases of a project than later on in the process, Project Management Tools and Techniques for Success provides an accessible introduction to project management fundamentals. Highlighting approaches for avoiding common pitfalls, it begins with an introduction to project management that compares and contrasts the stages of poor management with those of effective management. Because change is inherent in virtually all projects, the text outlines the human effects of change and suggests ways to mitigate these eff.

List of Figures; List of Tables; Introduction; About the Author; Section I Introduction to Project Management; Chapter 1: Defining Project Management; Definitions; Project Constraints; Types of Project Management; Measuring Maturity; Understanding the Stages of Poor Project Management; Defining the Phases of Formal Project Management; Chapter 2: Project Management and Change; The Basics of Change; Roles Associated with Change; The Impact of Change; Components of Successful Change; Chapter 3: Being Prepared; Classic Failures; Six Sigma and Project Management; Design for Six Sigma.

Chapter 4: Introduction to the Case StudyThe Worldwide Widget Company Headquarters Relocation Project; Section II The Initiation/Definition Phase; Chapter 5: Getting Started -- Choosing the Right People; The Project Champion; The Project Manager; Characteristics of a Successful Project Manager; The Initial Project Team; Facilitators and outside Advisors; What Can Go Wrong?; Chapter 6: Ensuring It Is the Right Project; Step 1: Define the Problem; Step 2: Establish a Project Charter; Step 3: Define the Scope; Step 4: Identify Customers and Other Stakeholders; Step 5: Understand the Current State.

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