This book is divided into five parts: Part I, "Project Management Jumpstart," sets up the general framework for our project management discussion and accelerates your project management learning curve, including an insightful review of successful projects and project managers. Part II, "Project Planning," reviews the processes that establish the foundation for your project. Part III, "Project Control," reviews the processes that allow you to effectively monitor, track, correct, and protect your performance. Part IV, "Project Execution," reviews the key leadership and people-focused skills that you need to meet today's business demands. Part V, "Accelerating the Learning Curve Even More", reviews techniques, tools, situations and hot topics that will accelerate the knowledge base and skill level of the new project manager.
* Teaches crucial concepts and techniques new project managers can utilize with any project, in any environment, using any tool * The closest thing to having one's own personal project management mentor and coach! * Includes a section on accelerating the learning curve: techniques, tools, scenarios, and hot topics for becoming an effective project manager even faster * The first two editions of this book earned raves for their simplicity, clarity, and real-world insight - and, above all, for their friendly, mentoring style. * This new edition has been updated to include information on the latest web project management tools and the newest version of the Project Management Institute's PMP certification.
About the Author Gregory M. Horine is a certified (PMP, CCP) business technology and IT project management professional with more than 23 years of successful results across multiple industries using servant leadership principles. Primary areas of expertise and strength include the following: * Project management and leadership * Complete project lifecycle experience * Regulatory and process compliance * Package implementation and integration * Quality and risk management * Enterprise solution development * Effective use of project management tools * Microsoft Project * Project and portfolio management tools * Complex application development * Data analysis and transformation * Business process analysis and improvement * Vendor and procurement management * Mind mapping tools
In addition, Mr. Horine holds a masters degree in computer science from Ball State University and a bachelors degree in both marketing and computer science from Anderson College (Anderson, Indiana). Through his servant leadership approach, Mr. Horine has established a track record of empowering his teammates, improving project communications, overcoming technical and political obstacles, and successfully completing projects that meet the targeted objectives.
Mr. Horine is grateful for the guidance and the opportunities that he has received from many mentors throughout his career. Their patience and influence has helped form a rewarding career marked by continuous learning and improvement.
When not engaged in professional endeavors, Mr. Horine hones his project management skills at home with his lovely wife, Mayme, and his five incredible children: Michael, Victoria, Alex, Luke, and Elayna.
Table of Contents 1 Project Management Overview 2 The Project Manager 3 Essential Elements for Any Successful Project 4 Defining a Project 5 Planning a Project 6 Developing the Work Breakdown Structure 7 Estimating the Work 8 Developing the Project Schedule 9 Determining the Project Budget 10 Controlling a Project 11 Managing Project Changes 12 Managing Project Deliverables 13 Managing Project Issues 14 Managing Project Risks 15 Managing Project Quality 16 Leading a Project 17 Managing Project Communications 18 Managing Expectations 19 Keys to Better Project Team Performance 20 Managing Differences 21 Managing Vendors 22 Ending a Project 23 Making Better Use of Microsoft Project 24 When Reality Happens 25 Intriguing Project Management Concepts and Topics
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