This book is the fastest way to master every project management task, from upfront budgeting and scheduling through execution, managing teams through closing projects, and learning from experience. Updated for the latest web-based project management tools and the newest version of PMP certification, this book will show readers exactly how to get the job done, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Project management has never, ever been this simple!
This is today’s best beginner’s guide to modern project management… simple, practical instructions for succeeding with every task students need to perform!
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Part I Project Management Jumpstart
- Chapter 1 Project Management Overview
- Chapter 2 The Project Manager
- Chapter 3 Essential Elements for Any Successful Project
- Part II Project Planning
- Chapter 4 Defining a Project
- Chapter 5 Planning a Project
- Chapter 6 Developing the Work Breakdown Structure
- Chapter 7 Estimating the Work
- Chapter 8 Developing the Project Schedule
- Chapter 9 Determining the Project Budget
- Part III Project Control
- Chapter 10 Controlling a Project
- Chapter 11 Managing Project Changes
- Chapter 12 Managing Project Deliverables
- Chapter 13 Managing Project Issues
- Chapter 14 Managing Project Risks
- Chapter 15 Managing Project Quality
- Part IV Project Execution
- Chapter 16 Leading a Project
- Chapter 17 Managing Project Communications
- Chapter 18 Managing Expectations
- Chapter 19 Keys to Better Project Team Performance
- Chapter 20 Managing Differences
- Chapter 21 Managing Vendors
- Chapter 22 Ending a Project
- Part V Accelerating the Learning Curve…Even More
- Chapter 23 Making Better Use of Microsoft Project
- Chapter 24 When Reality Happens
- Chapter 25 The Fun Never Stops
- Chapter 26 Powerful PMP Exam Tips
About the Author :
Gregory M. Horine is a certified (PMP, CCP) business technology and IT project management professional with more than 27 years of successful results across multiple industries using servant leadership principles. Primary areas of expertise and strength include the following:
• Project management and leadership
• Complete project lifecycle experience
• Complex application development
• Package implementation and integration
• Enterprise solution development
• Effective use of project management tools
• Microsoft Project
• Project and portfolio management tools
• Data analysis and transformation
• Business process analysis and improvement
• Vendor and procurement management
• Mind mapping tools
• Quality and risk management
• Regulatory and process compliance
In addition, Mr. Horine holds a master’s degree in computer science from Ball State University and a bachelor’s degree in both marketing and computer science from Anderson College (Anderson, Indiana).
Through his servant leadership approach, Mr. Horine has established a track record of empowering his teammates, improving project communications, overcoming technical and political obstacles, and successfully completing projects that meet the targeted objectives.
Mr. Horine is grateful for the guidance and the opportunities that he has received from many mentors throughout his career. Their patience and influence has helped form a rewarding career marked by continuous learning and improvement.
