Fundamentals of Project Management
Authors:
Joseph Heagney
Year:
2016
Month:
August
Publisher:
AMACOM
ISBN:
9780814437377
Fundamentals of Project Management has helped generations of project managers navigate the ins and outs of every aspect of this complex discipline. But much has changed in recent years. Fully updated in accordance with the latest version of the Project Manag
ement Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), the fifth edition of this classic text remains the perfect introduction to the subject, showing readers how to:
- Clarify project goals and objectives
- Develop a work breakdown structure
- Create a project risk plan
- Produce a realistic schedule
- Manage change requests
- Control and evaluate progress at every stage
- Lead the project team
The book contains new information and expanded coverage on topics including estimating; stakeholder management; procurement management; creating a communication plan; project closure; requirements for PMP certification; and much more.
Chock full of tools, techniques, examples, and instructive exercises, this up-to-the-minute guide will help you plan and execute projects on time, on budget – and with maximum efficiency.
Table of Contents
Title
Dedication
Contents
Figure List
Preface to the Fifth Edition
Chapter 1 An Overview of Project Management
Chapter 2 The Role of the Project Manager
Chapter 3 Planning the Project
Chapter 4 Incorporating Stakeholder Management in the Project Planning Process
Chapter 5 Developing a Mission, Vision, Goals, and Objectives for the Project
Chapter 6 Creating the Project Risk and Communication Plans
Chapter 7 Using the Work Breakdown Structure to Plan a Project
Chapter 8 Scheduling Project Work
Chapter 9 Producing a Workable Schedule
Chapter 10 Project Control and Evaluation
Chapter 11 The Change Control Process
Chapter 12 Project Control Using Earned Value Analysis
Chapter 13 Managing the Project Team
Chapter 14 The Project Manager as Leader
Chapter 15 Closing the Project
Chapter 16 How to Make Project Management Work in Your Company
Acknowledgments
Answers to Exercises
About the Authors
Index
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About Amacom
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