Project management : 24 lessons to help you master any project

Book

Project management : 24 lessons to help you master any project / Gary Heerkens.

Summary:

Project Management provides you with twenty-four lessons detailing the fundamental skills of successful project management. From understanding the project manager's role to working within budgets and leading a team to understanding and becoming comfortable with the basic tools of project analysis, this latest addition to the popular McGraw-Hill Professional Education Series will show you how.

Record details

ISBN: 0071450874
ISBN: 9780071450874
Physical Description: ix, 48 pages ; 23 cm.
Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill, ©2005.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:: The science and art of project management -- Understand the PM's role -- Build a solid team -- Understand the true need -- Perform a financial analysis -- Conduct a formal kickoff -- Pause for "reality checks" -- Terminate unworthy projects -- Develop a logical plan -- Leave room for learning -- Understand team dynamics -- Develop a configuration plan -- Manage all project stakeholders -- Measure against a baseline -- Be objective about threats -- Actively manage communication channels -- Optimize project excellence -- Consider post-project issues -- Manage interfaces -- Practice self-management -- Recognize multiple success metrics -- Use documentation wisely -- Reward excellent team behaviors -- Maximize learning from closure -- Transfer your "lessons learned."