Project Management For Dummies
Learn to:Organize and schedule projects effectively and efficientlyAssess risks, manage changes, and live up to expectationsPlan for resources and stay within a budgetEmbrace social media to drive efficiency and improve connectivityExecute projects on time, on budget, and with maximum efficiencyIn today's time-crunched, cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. So what does it take to succeed? This hands-on guide introduces you to the principles of project management and shows you how to put them to use so you can successfully manage a project from start to finish. And if you're studying for the Project Management Professional® certification exam, you can rest easy knowing that this book is aligned with the guide that's the basis for the exam.Project Management 101— find out how to identify the people who will play a role in your project, clearly define your project's proposed results, and determine your project's workThe when and how — discover how to develop the project schedule, estimate the resources you need, and recognize and manage project risksBe a people person — grasp how to identify, organize, and deal with people who play a part in your project's successFrom start to finish — get the scoop on how to monitor, track, analyze, and report on your project's activities, and establish and maintain effective communications between you and all your project audiencesTake it to the next level — get to know the technology available to help you plan, organize, and control your projectOpen the book and find:Help for defining your project's goals and expectationsHow to be a better project managerGuidelines for knowing your project's audienceTips for breaking your project work into manageable piecesThe latest methods for determining and managing resourcesHow to get your project back on track if it runs into problemsHints for providing effective leadership