Fundamentals of project management
- 3ª ed
- American Management Association (AMACOM), 2007
- xii 164 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
- WorkSmart .
An overview of project management The role of the project manager-- Planning the project-- Developing a mission, vision, goals, and objectives-- Using the work breakdown structure to plan the project-- Scheduling project work-- Producing a workable schedule-- Project control and evaluation-- Project control using earned value analysis-- Managing the project team-- How to make project management work in your company-- Project management for everyone.--
In today?s time-based and cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. With sales of more than 115,000 copies, Fundamentals of Project Management has helped a lot of business people meet or exceed those standards. The updated and revised third edition provides an unparalleled introduction to project management, along with new tools and techniques for planning and executing projects on time, on budget, and with maximum efficiency and productivity. ; This new edition includes: ; ; * an overview of recent changes to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)® ; * expanded coverage of project risk management ; * how to implement a Project Management Office (PMO) ; * and much more ; ; Clear and down-to-earth, this step-by-step guide explains how to effectively spearhead every stage of a project -- from developing the goals and objectives to managing the project team -- and make project management work in any company.