Essential Managers Project Management

by Bruce, Andy; Langdon, Ken

• ISBN13: 9780789459718
• ISBN10: 078945971X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-15
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Practical techniques show you how to establish objectives, keep to schedules and budgets, provide effective leadership, and tackle problems efficientlyClear text and illustrations cover every aspect of running a successful business projectSimple checklists enable you to be fully prepared at every stage, from starting up to closing downAccessible diagrams and flow charts explore different options for action and provide useful examples

Table of Contents

Introduction	4	(2)
Understanding the Basics
Defining Projects	6	(2)
Examining Key Roles	8	(2)
Identifying the Essentials for Success	10	(2)
Defining the Stages	12	(2)
Checking Feasibility	14	(2)
Prioritizing Projects	16	(2)
Planning a Project
Defining the Vision	18	(2)
Setting Objectives	20	(2)
Assessing Constraints	22	(2)
Listing Activities	24	(4)
Committing Resources	28	(4)
Ordering Activities	32	(2)
Agreeing Dates	34	(2)
Validating the Plan	36	(2)
Implementing a Plan
Examining Your Role	38	(2)
Building a Team	40	(2)
Starting Positively	42	(2)
Leading Effectively	44	(4)
Developing Teamwork	48	(2)
Making Team Decisions	50	(2)
Managing Information	52	(2)
Communicating Clearly	54	(2)
Monitoring Performance
Tracking Progress	56	(2)
Holding Review Meetings	58	(2)
Overcoming Problems	60	(2)
Dealing with Change	62	(2)
Maximizing Impact	64	(2)
Assessing Your Project Management Skills	66	(4)
Index	70	(2)
Acknowledgments	72