Absolute Beginner's Guide to Project Management

US: Que Pub, 2009. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting.The spine remains undamaged. Why learn project management the hard way? Absolute BeginnerÂ's Guide to Project Management, Second Edition will have you managing projects in no time! HereÂ's a small sample of what youÂ'll le arn: Key concepts and fundamentals behind best-practice project management techn iques The mindset and skill set of effective project managers Project techniques that work in any industry, with any tools The common elements of successful projects Lessons from failed projects The value and importance of project leadership versus project management How to manage growing project trends and tough project types that first-tim e project managers are likely to encounter How to make better use of Microsoft Project How to respond when project reality does not match textbook scenarios Expert insight on key project management concepts and topics YouÂ've just been handed your department's biggest project. Absolute Beginner's Guide to Project Management will show you exactly where to startÂ?and walk you step by step through your entire project! Expert project manager Gregory Horine shows you exactly what works and what doesnÂ't, drawing on the fieldÂ's proven best practices. Understand your role as a project manager...gain the skills and discover the personal qualities of great project managers...learn how to organize, estimate, and schedule projects effectively...manage deliverables, issues, changes, risks, quality, vendors, communications, and expectations...make the most of technology.