Project Management for Dummies, 5th Edition
- 6h 39m
- Stanley E. Portny
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2017
The bestselling 'bible' of project management
In today's time-crunched, cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. So how can you juggle all the skills and responsibilities it takes to shine as a project management maven? Updated in a brand-new edition, Project Management For Dummies offers everything you need to successfully manage projects from start to finish—without ever dropping the ball.
Written by a well-known project management expert, this hands-on guide takes the perplexity out of being a successful PM, laying out all the steps to take your organizational, planning, and execution skills to new heights. Whether it's managing distressed projects, embracing the use of social media to drive efficiency and improve socialization, or resolving conflicts that occur during a project, the soup-to-nuts guidance inside will help you wear your project management hat more prominently—and proudly.
- Get the latest in industry best practices reflecting PMBOK 6
- Motivate any team to gain maximum productivity
- Execute projects on time and with maximum efficiency
- Prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam
It's never been easier to execute projects on time, on budget, and with maximum efficiency.
About the Author
Stanley E. Portny, PMP, is an internationally recognized expert in project management and project leadership. During the past 30 years, he has provided training and consultation to more than 150 public and private organizations. He is a Project Management Institute–certified Project Management Professional (PMP®).
In this Book
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Introduction
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Project Management—The Key to Achieving Results
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Beginning the Journey—The Genesis of a Project
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Knowing Your Project's Stakeholders—Involving the Right People
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Clarifying What You're Trying to Accomplish — And Why
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Developing Your Game Plan—Getting from Here to There
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You Want This Project Done When?
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Establishing Whom You Need, How Much of Their Time, and When
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Planning for other Resources and Developing the Budget
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Venturing into the Unknown—Dealing with Risk
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Aligning the Key Players for Your Project
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Defining Team Members' Roles and Responsibilities
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Starting Your Project Team 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 by Providing Effective Leadership
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Bringing Your Project to Closure
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Using Newer Methods and Resources to Enhance Your Project Management
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Monitoring Project Performance with Earned Value Management
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Ten Questions to Ask Yourself as You Plan Your Project
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Ten Tips for Being a Better Project Manager
