Duration:
Self-study or classroom training
Description:
The 50-Minute Manager Series was designed to cover critical business and professional development topics in the shortest time possible. Our easy-to-read,
easy-to-understand format can be used for self-study or classroom training, or even office training. With a wealth of hands-on exercises, the 50-Minute
books keep you engaged and help you retain critical skills.
Build a building. Develop software. Relocate your office. Whatever initiative you need to accomplish, the proven principles of Project Management will help
you achieve success. Developed as a discipline during the U.S. space program, today Project Management helps businesses and their leaders identify and
leverage the talent, facilities, techniques and finances to achieve their objectives.
Table of Contents:
Part 1: Project Management Concepts
Project Management Basics
The Project Life Cycle
Project Parameters
Project Management Software
Common Terms and Abbreviations
Part Summary
Part 2: Defining the Project
The Origin of Projects
Getting Underway: Action Items
Testing Your Preliminary Strategy
Part Summary
Part 3: Planning the Project
Planning the Three Project Dimensions
Planning the Quality Dimension
Planning the Time Dimension
Planning the Cost Dimension
Assigning Responsibility
Part Summary
Part 4: Implementing the Plan
The Implementation Phase
Controlling Work in Progress
Providing Feedback
Negotiating for Resources
Ten Guidelines for Effective Negotiation
Resolving Differences
Communicating
Part Summary
Part 5: Completing the Project
Bringing the Project to a Successful Conclusion
Project Management in a Nutshell
Part Summary