Project Management For Dummies^®, 3rd Edition

by Stanley E. Portny ( )

• ISBN13: 9780470636503
• ISBN10: 0470636505
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-03-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

The tools you need for successful project managementIn today's time-crunched, cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. Now with 25% new and updated content, Project Management For Dummies, 3rd Edition introduces you to the principles of successful project management and shows you how to motivate any team to gain maximum productivity.You'll learn how to organize, estimate, and schedule projects efficiently and effectively. You'll also discover how to manage deliverables, issue changes, assess risks, maintain communications, and live up to expectations by making the most of the latest technology and software and by avoiding common problems that can trip up even the best project managers. The latest methods to manage resources and stay on track and within a budget New coverage of the pros and cons of virtual teams Fresh tactics for team motivation and the hottest risk management strategies Explanations of concepts tested in the PMP certification exam with study tips and practices to help you passProject Management For Dummies, 3rd Edition gives professionals like you everything you need to be successful project managers.9780764554049Learn from the pros how to write songs like a proWant to know how to make it as a songwriter? Songwriting For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you a chance to learn from the best. Written by a group of music industry pros, this practical guide shows you how to develop your songwriting skills and successfully utilize the Internet to promote and market your work!Whether you're a first-time songwriter or songwriting vet looking for a fast-track into the recording industry, this friendly, easy-to-follow guide is the source for you. Using well-known tunes as examples, the authors walk you through everything you need to know to write hit singles, catchy jingles, and everything in between. 25% new and updated content, including information on social media networks YouTube, Twitter, Viddler, and Digg Coverage of the latest music industry trends and techniques Tips and tricks to combat songwriter's blockLatest techniques and technology used for writing, composing, and marketing songs and musicWhether you want to know how to compose a love song for that special someone or you're looking break into the industry Songwriting For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a gold mine of inspiration and how-to information.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Understanding Expectations (The Who, What, and Why of Your Project)

Project Management: The Key to Achieving Results

Clarifying What You're Trying to Accomplish - and Why

Knowing Your Project's Audience: Involving the Right People

Developing Your Game Plan: Getting from Here to There

Planning Time: Determining When and How Much

You Want This Project Done When?

Establishing Whom You Need, How Much, and When

Planning for Other Resources and Developing the Budget

Venturing into the Unknown: Dealing with Risk and Uncertainty

Group Work: Putting Your Team Together

Aligning the Key Players for Your Project

Defi ning Team Members' Roles and Responsibilities

Starting Your Project Team Off on the Right Foot

Steering the Ship: Managing Your Project to Success

Tracking Progress and Maintaining Control

Keeping Everyone Informed

Encouraging Peak Performance by Providing Effective Leadership

Bringing Your Project to Closure

Taking Your Project Management to the Next Level

Using Technology to Up Your Game

Monitoring Project Performance with Earned Value Management

The Part of Tens

Ten Questions to Ask Yourself as You Plan Your Project

Ten Tips for Being a Better Project Manager

Appendix: Combining the Techniques into Smooth-Flowing Processes

Index

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