Fundamentals of Project Management has helped generations of project managers navigate the ins and outs of every aspect of this complex discipline. But much has changed in recent years. Fully updated in accordance with the latest version of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(R)), the fifth edition of this classic text remains the perfect introduction to the subject. The book contains new information and expanded coverage on topics including estimating; stakeholder management; procurement management; creating a communication plan; project closure; requirements for PMP certification; and much more. Chock full of tools, techniques, examples, and instructive exercises, this up-to-the-minute guide will help you plan and execute projects on time, on budget--and with maximum efficiency.
Publisher:[Nashville, Tennessee] : HarperCollins Leadership, an imprint of HarperCollins, [2022]
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note: An overview of project management -- The role of the project manager -- Planning the project -- Incorporating stakeholder management in the project planning process -- Developing a mission, vision, goals, and objectives for the project -- Creating the project risk and communication plans -- Using the work breakdown structure to plan a project -- Scheduling project work -- Producing a workable schedule -- Project control and evaluation -- The change control process -- Project control using earned value analysis -- Managing the project team -- The project manager as leader -- Closing the project -- How to make project management work in your company.