Project Management for Dummies
- 5h 37m
- Stanley E. Portny
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2001
Whether you’re preparing an important presentation on your own or heading up a task force of several dozen people, managing a project means dealing with schedules, budgets, deadlines—and pressure. Relax! This friendly guide delivers the practical know-how you need to manage your resources and get the job done—on time and within budget.
About the Author
Stanley E. Portny, PMP, is a renowned project-management consultant who has trained more than 25,000 people in over 100 organizations, including Hewlett-Packard and AT&T.
In this Book
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Project Management for Dummies
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Introduction
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What Is Project Management? (And Do I Get Paid Extra to Do It?)
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Defining What You’re Trying to Accomplish — and Why
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Getting from Here to There
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You Want This Done When?
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Chapter 5: Estimating Resource Requirements
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The Who and the How of Project Management
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Involving the Right People in Your Project
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Defining Team Members’ Roles and Responsibilities
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Starting Off on the Right Foot
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Tracking Progress and Maintaining Control
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Keeping Everyone Informed
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Encouraging Peak Performance
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Bringing Your Project to a Close
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Dealing with Risk and Uncertainty
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Using the Experience You’ve Gained
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With All the Great New Technology, What’s Left for You to Do?
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Ten Questions to Help You Plan Your Project
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Ten Ways to Hold People Accountable
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Ten Steps to Getting Your Project Back on Track
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Ten Tips for Being a Better Project Manager
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