Project Management For Dummies
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (945 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1118497236 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 408 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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Stanley E. He has provided training and consultation to more than 150 public and private organizations, and he has developed and conducted training programs for more than 50,000 management and staff personnel.. Portny is a project management consultant and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®)
The bestselling "bible" of project managementIn today's time-crunched, cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. Now with 25 percent new and updated content, Project Management For Dummies introduces you to the principles of successful project management and shows you how to motivate any team to gain maximum productivity.You'll learn how to organize, estimate, and schedule projects efficiently and effectively. You'll also discover how to manage deliverables, issue changes, assess risks, maintain communications, and live up to expectations by making the most of the latest technology and software—and by avoiding common problems that can trip up even the best project managers.The latest information on measuring project management ROI and value to the organization (and customers)Managing Continuous Process ImprovementExamples of formats used for different aspects of project managementManaging distressed projects and managing multiple team projectsHierarchical decomposition and how it can dramatically improve the effectiveness of project planning and controlThe latest trend of embracing the use of social media to drive efficiency and improve socializationNew information on managing and resolving conflicts that occur during a projectExplanations
Geared to PMBOK 5: A useful quick ref for PMPs; slightly less useful for aspiring test-takers Penumbra If you're studying for the PMP exam, this new edition of "Project Management for Dummies" will clarify many of the concepts, without being "dumbed down" as much as the popular "Head First" book, which includes a huge amount of white space and overly large cartoon illustrations.The Dummies book explains things in simplified terms, which means the language of this book and the language of PMI's PMBOK are different. However at the end of each chapter there is a table summarizing the topic, cross referencing that chapter with. Careful Shopper said Great desk reference for the essentials, not a cert study guide.. I have been a PMI Certified PMP for several years. I bought this book as a desk reference. Easy to find material and covers the essentials well. Great as a desk reference. If anyone is thinking about using it as a PMP Certification study guide, I would definitely say no, that is not it's purpose.. Great PM book. Complete and Balanced - More complete than the "Dummies" title might suggest I bought this having accepting a new role leading a major HRIS implementation after been away from project management for a while. It was the only guide I have referenced and between this text and good common sense, I have been completely equipped for the project. When comparing this to other books, this stands out because it covers not only the technical aspects of project management, but also the equally, if not more, important "soft skills" that through my years seems to be the difference-maker between good and great p
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. From the Back CoverLearn 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. 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, clea