An updated and revised edition of the bestselling guide to managing projects For any professional responsible for coordinating projects among different departments, across executive levels, or with technical complexity, The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management offers comprehensive instruction on how to deliver on time and on budget. Get the step-by-step advice you need to find the right sponsor, clarify objectives, and set realistic schedules and budget projections. This Fourth Edition of the 200,000-copy bestseller now covers critical new topics including: software and IT projects, agile techniques, and project selection.Perfect for beginners or experienced managers needing to bring their systems up to date, The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management allows readers to extract maximum information in minimum time. The most comprehensive introduction to project management, updated to reflect changes in the business environment over the past few years Full of downloadable forms and spreadsheets to help you implement the techniques in the book Offers updated advice on getting the most from Microsoft Project INDICE: Preface. Part 1 Introduction. Chapter 1 Project Management Is The New Critical Leadership Skill. Introduction. Project Management Is The Essential Skill Set For Twenty-First Century Leaders. Project Management As A Strategic Strength. The Art And Science Of Project Leadership. The Practical Foundation For Successful Projects: How This Book Will Help You. Project Management Relies On Other Disciplines. End Point. Stellar Performer: Orthospot. Chapter 2 Foundation Principles Of Project Management. Introduction. Projects Require Project Management. The Evolution Of A Discipline. The Definition Of Success. The Cost- Schedule- Quality Equilibrium. The Ultimate Challenge: No Damage. Project Management Functions. Project Life Cycle. Organizing For Projects. Project Managers Are Leaders. End Point. Stellar Performer: Seattle Children's Hospital Andregional Medical Center. PMP Exam Prep Questions. Part 2 Defining The Project. Chapter 3 Know Your Key Stakeholders And Win Their Cooperation. Introduction. Stakeholders Are The Heart Of A Successful Project. Stakeholder Roles: Project Manager. Stakeholder Roles: Project Team. Stakeholder Roles: Management. Stakeholder Roles: The Customer. Stakeholder Roles: Representatives Of External Constraints. Stakeholder Roles: Advocates, Opponents, And Innocent Bystanders. Make Stakeholder Identification A Repeatable Process. Lead The Stakeholders. End Point. PMP Exam Prep Questions. Chapter 4 Write The Rules: Five KeyDocuments To Manage Expectations And Define Success. Introduction. Project Rules Are The Foundation. Publish A Project Charter. Write A Statement Of Work. Statement Of Work: Minimum Content. Responsibility Matrix. Creating A Communication Plan. The Project Proposal Launches The Project. End Point. PMP Exam Prep Questions. Part 3 The Planning Process. Chapter 5 Risk Management: Minimizethe Threats To Your Project. Introduction. The Risk Management Advantage. All Project Management Is Risk Management. The Risk Management Framework. Step One:Identify The Risks. Step Two: Analyze And Prioritize The Risks. Step Three: Develop Response Plans. Step Four: Establish Contingency And Reserve. Step Five: Continuous Risk Management. End Point. Stellar Performer: The Software Engineering Institute. PMP Exam Prep Questions. Chapter 6 Work Breakdown Structure:Break Your Project Into Manageable Units Of Work. Introduction. Defining The Work Breakdown Structure. Building A Work Breakdown Structure. Criteria For A Successful Work Breakdown Structure. Work Package Size. Planning For Quality. Breaking Down Large Programs. WBS Guidelines Vary. Contractors Or Vendors Can Provide A WBS. End Point. PMP Exam Prep Questions. Chapter 7 Realistic Scheduling. Introduction. Planning Overview. Planning Step Two: Identify Task Relationships. Planning Step Three: Estimate Work
- ISBN: 978-1-118-07377-3
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 544
- Fecha Publicación: 16/11/2011
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