The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management (eBook)
544 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-119-70079-1 (ISBN)
The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management: The Comprehensive, Easy to Read Handbook for Beginners and Pros, 6th Edition is a comprehensive guide to real-world project management methods, tools, and techniques. Practical, easy-to-use, and deeply thorough, this book gives you the answers you need now. You'll find cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of one of the field's leading experts, delivered in short, lively segments that address common management issues. Brief descriptions of important concepts, tips on real-world applications, and compact case studies illustrate the most sought-after skills and pitfalls you should watch out for. This sixth edition now includes:
* A brand-new chapter on project quality
* A new chapter on managing media, entertainment, and creative projects
* A new chapter on the project manager's #1 priority: leadership
* A new chapter with the most current practices in Change Management
* Current PMP certification study tips
Readers of The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management also receive access to new video resources available at the author's website.
The book teaches readers how to manage and deliver projects on-time and on-budget by applying the practical strategies and concrete solutions found within. Whether the challenge is finding the right project sponsor, clarifying project objectives, or setting realistic schedules and budget projections, The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management shows you what you need to know, the best way to do it, and what to watch out for along the way.
ERIC VERZUH is President of The Versatile Company, which provides project management training to thousands of professionals each year. His clients include major government agencies, large and small companies, and nonprofit organizations in such diverse industries as transportation, aerospace, health care, education, and information technology. EVerzuh@VersatileCompany.com
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Preface
Part 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Project Management: A Platform for Innovation
Chapter 2: Project Leadership: People Before Process
Chapter 3: Foundation Principles of Project Management
Chapter 4: Agile and Waterfall: Choose a Development Process
Part 2: Defining the Project
Chapter 5: Project Initiation: Turn a Problem or Opportunity into a Business Case
Chapter 6: Engage Your Stakeholders and Win Their Cooperation
Chapter 7: Write the Rules: Manage Expectations and Define Success
Part 3: The Planning Process
Chapter 8: Risk Management: Minimize the Threats to Your Project
Chapter 9: A Work Breakdown Structure Makes a Project Manageable
Chapter 10: Realistic Scheduling
Chapter 11: Manage Agile Development with Scrum
Chapter 12: The Art and Science of Accurate Estimating
Chapter 13: Balance the Trade-Off Between Cost, Schedule, and Scope
Chapter 14: Manage Media and Entertainment Projects: Insights from Creative Projects
Part 4: Controlling the Project
Chapter 15: Build a High-Performance Project Team
Chapter 16: Communicate with Project Stakeholders
Chapter 17: Change Management: Engage Your Stakeholders to Maximize Value
Chapter 18: Control Scope to Deliver Value
Chapter 19: Measure Progress
Chapter 20: Solve Common Project Problems
Part 5: Advancing Your Practice of Project Management
Chapter 21: Enterprise Project Management: Align Projects with Strategy
Chapter 22: Requirements: Describe the Solution Target
Chapter 23: Use the Quality Discipline to Hit the Target
Chapter 24: Pass the PMP Exam
Appendix A: The Detailed Planning Model
Appendix B: Forms Available Online
Notes
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.1.2021 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | The Fast Forward MBA Series | The Fast Forward MBA Series |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Technik ► Elektrotechnik / Energietechnik |
| Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Projektmanagement | |
| Schlagworte | Business & Management • Electrical & Electronics Engineering • Elektrotechnik u. Elektronik • Program & Project Management • Programm- u. Projektmanagement • Project Management • Projektmanagement • Wirtschaft u. Management |
| ISBN-10 | 1-119-70079-5 / 1119700795 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-119-70079-1 / 9781119700791 |
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