The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management

by Eric Verzuh

• ISBN13: 9780471325468
• ISBN10: 0471325465
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management brings you the information you need when you need it most- now! This practical, easy-to-use guide gives you instant access to the cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of one of today's leading experts on project management. In short, lively segments using real-world examples, it delivers the information you need to navigate complex project management issues. You'll find brief descriptions of key concepts, tips on real-world applications, compact case studies, the most sought-after skills, and warnings on how to avoid pitfalls. Here are all the tools you need to manage even the most complex project. You'll discover how to: * Coordinate a team by getting everyone to agree on the objectives and schedules * Find the best sponsor for your specific project * Set a realistic schedule and budget projections * Outline and build a specific project plan, step-by-step * Make accurate estimates and better manage the expectations of customers as well as management * And much more The Portable MBA From the creators of the bestselling Portable MBA series comes The Fast Forward MBA . * A quick way to brush up on new ideas * An easy-to-use format that his in any briefcase * Real-world information that you can put to use now!

Author Biography

Eric Verzuh is President of The Versatile Company, which provides project management training and consulting to such major corporations as Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Adobe Systems, Inc., and the U.S. Postal Service

Table of Contents

Project Management in a Changing World.

The Project Environment.

DEFINING THE PROJECT.

Project Stakeholders.

Making the Rules.

THE PLANNING PROCESS.

Risk Management.

Work Breakdown Structure.

Realistic Scheduling.

The Dynamics of Accurate Estimating.

Balancing the Project.

CONTROLLING THE PROJECT.

Communication.

Measuring Progress.

PUTTING THE DISCIPLINE TO WORK.

Organizing for Project Management.

Application is the Art: Solving Common Project Problems.

Appendix.

Notes.

Index.