Project management for entrepreneurs
Publisher: Bookboon.com
Published: 2013
ISBN-13: 9788740307467
Table of contents: title: Content; title: 1. Know where you are going before you start; title: 1.1. Everyone needs a roadmap; title: 1.2. What is project management?; title: 1.3. The need for planning; title: 2. Anatomy of a project; title: 2.1. The three stages of every project; title: 2.2. Why use project management?; title: 2.3. When is a task a project?; title: 2.4. Projects within projects; title: 3. Description of the project management process; title: 3.1. The five steps in the project management process; title: 3.2. The project management process; title: 4. Scheduling the work; title: 4.1. Using a planner for project management; title: 5. Effective delegation; title: 5.1. What is delegation?; title: 5.2. Principles of delegation; title: 5.3. Assume you have an excellent staff; title: 5.4. Using your assistant’s time wisely; title: 6. Communicate clearly; title: 6.1. The importance of communication; title: 6.2. Communication checklist for delegation; title: 6.3. Take time to listen; title: 6.4. Be an active listener; title: 6.5. Handling conflict; title: 7. Maximize your networking opportunities; title: 7.1. The project manager’s networking responsibilities; title: 7.2. Involvement is the key; title: 7.3. Be sensitive to others; title: 7.4. Names are important; title: 7.5. Networking starts before the meeting; title: 7.6. Be prepared when attending events; title: 7.7. Key strategies for successful networking; title: 8. Bibliography of project management books; title: 9. About the author