Project Management For Dummies, 3rd Edition
- 8h 15m
- Nick Graham
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2023
Stay on track and within budget with this accessible guide to project planning
Project Management For Dummies guides you to a thorough understanding of how to successfully manage projects—and the people who work on them—even if you’re brand new to the project management field. You’ll learn the basic concepts, key tips and tricks for making things go smoothly, and updated information relevant to today’s UK business practices. Even if you aren’t entering a project management role, you’ll need to learn project planning skills to stay competitive in today’s employment market. Now revised with fresh content on everything from a project’s start to its finish, this friendly Dummies title will teach you to manage projects large and small.
- Learn the must-know concepts in project management
- Discover planning techniques that will enhance your effectiveness
- Manage projects with in-person or virtual teams
- Avoid common mistakes and know what to do when the unexpected happens
This guide is excellent for anyone in a project management role, students with an eye toward a career in project management, and anyone who needs to organize and complete large tasks.
About the Author
Nick Graham is an experienced project practitioner, trainer and author, with his clear explanations helped by also being a qualified teacher. His training work has taken him worldwide, and he has worked with the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Nick is also the author of Project Management Checklists For Dummies.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Success in Project Management
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Thinking Through the Life of Your Project
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Defining the Scope and Producing a Business Case
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Knowing Your Project’s Stakeholders
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Planning with Deliverables First
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Planning the Activities
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Looking at Staff Resources
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Planning for Other Resources and Developing the Budget
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Planning at Different Times and Levels
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Dealing with Risk and Uncertainty
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Controlling Quality
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Organising the Project
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Working with Teams and Specialists
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Being an Effective Leader
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Tracking Progress and Staying in Control
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Keeping Everyone Informed
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Closing Your Project
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Outlining the Cyclical (Agile) Approach
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Managing Multiple Projects
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Using Technology to Up Your Game
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Monitoring Project Performance with Earned Value Management
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Project Governance and Why It’s Really Important
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Ten Questions to Ask Yourself as You Plan Your Project
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Ten Tips for Writing a Convincing Business Case
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Ten Tips for Being a Better Project Manager
