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Overview

This is one of the bestselling books ever published on the topic of project management. Now in a revised new third edition, it presents you with a wealth of proven techniques for managing projects—from establishing project objectives to building schedules to projecting costs. It includes all the basics on defining, planning, and tracking a project, as well as building stronger project teams. This new edition includes new chapters on Agile Project Management, PMI exam prep, and more.
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Overview

This is one of the bestselling books ever published on the topic of project management. Now in a revised new third edition, it presents you with a wealth of proven techniques for managing projects—from establishing project objectives to building schedules to projecting costs. It includes all the basics on defining, planning, and tracking a project, as well as building stronger project teams. This new edition includes new chapters on Agile Project Management, PMI exam prep, and more.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781118073773
  • Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 12/6/2011
  • Edition number: 4
  • Pages: 519
  • Sales rank: 66,149
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 1.50 (d)

Meet the Author

Eric Verzuh is President of The Versatile Company, which brings project management best practices to a wide variety of industries and government organizations, including such major corporations as Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Nordstrom, and the U.S. Postal Service.

Table of Contents

Preface
Pt. 1 Introduction 1
Ch. 1 Project Management in a Changing World 3
Ch. 2 The Project Environment 10
Pt. 2 Defining the Project 37
Ch. 3 Project Stakeholders 39
Ch. 4 Making the Rules 50
Pt. 3 The Planning Process 77
Ch. 5 Risk Management 79
Ch. 6 Work Breakdown Structure 101
Ch. 7 Realistic Scheduling 120
Ch. 8 The Dynamics of Accurate Estimating 153
Ch. 9 Balancing the Project 188
Pt. 4 Controlling the Project 219
Ch. 10 Communication 221
Ch. 11 Measuring Progress 245
Pt. 5 Putting the Discipline to Work 261
Ch. 12 Organizing for Project Management 263
Ch. 13 Application is the Art: Solving Common Project Problems 300
App The Detailed Planning Model 311
Notes 321
Index 323

Preface

This book is intended to present a realistic look at the challenges of the project environment and the skills you will need to successfully bring a project to fulfillment. On the way, you will learn the tools necessary to achieve each of the five essential success factors. Part 1 lays the groundwork. In addition to simple terminology, it contains global concepts that tie project management to other disciplines, such as quality and product development. Part 1 also includes examples of the organizational changes companies are making to take advantage of project-oriented work.

Parts 2, 3, and 4 present the tools and techniquesthe real science-of project management. Since this is a how-to book, the techniques in these chapters are described in detail. These techniques start with simple examples, then progress to tips for managing larger projects. In these sections, you will learn the major responsibilities of a project manager, what the definition of a project is, and the best ways to plan and control projects. Part 2 deals specifically with setting the goals and constraints of the project. Part 3, "Planning the Project," offers the most effective techniques for managing budgets, monitoring a project's scope, and keeping on schedule. Many of these techniques are features of popular project management software. After reading this section, you will know how to make better use of this software.

Part 4 offers methods for controlling a project and keeping it on track. This section focuses on the many tools used to keep a project on track and bring it to successful completion, regardless of whether everything goes as planned. Together, these three sections provide the tool set every projectmanager needs.

Finally, Part 5 describes how the tools presented in this book can be used by organizations and by project managers. We look at the ways in which project management techniques are being adopted by a growing number of organizations. And, finally, we look at the kind of problem situations that project managers are likely to face-and how to deal with them, using the tools presented in this book.

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  • Posted March 29, 2009

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    Excellent Desk Reference

    This book serves multiple purposes. First, it is an excellent desk reference for both new and experienced project managers. Second, it is an excellent introductory manual for those new to project management. Third, it is an excellent (project) team building tool allowing PMOs to provide a common knowledge base to their organization while avoiding the creation of learning documents, or at least reducing the need to do so. The book is concise in both length and form. It covers all the major project management concepts, provides real-world experiences, and provides step-by-step methods to the tools & techniques of the profession supported by ease to understand diagram, charts, and other visual aids.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 19, 2007

    Great Coverage of Project Management

    This book is an excellent point of reference for anyone that needs to tackle a unique project or simply needs to brush up on some project management practices.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 9, 2000

    What a great resource!!

    When I started a new job last week, a friend gave me 'The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management.' I am finding it a wonderful resource and training guide. It is easy to read and understand. Plus--as a silly side note--I really like the size. It's easy to carry with me.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 28, 2000

    Project Management at it's best

    This one book re-enforced what I have learned in several formal classes. It is very easy to understand and all the information is pertinent. Solid substitive text.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 31, 1999

    The best PM book I've seen; a tremendous value. I'm getting more of this series.

    The quality and amount of content in this book is phenomenal, and the format is very well thought out. Many PM books I've seen are a lot of theory, but I really think this one could be the 'bible' for many people learning formal PM for their jobs or personal enrichment. I've bought a lot of business books that are on the shelf somewhere, long forgotten, but this is one I feel the need to act on right away, to integrate it into my own projects. If this volume of 'Fast Forward MBA' is representative, I want the whole set (and I already have an MBA!)I've been to a two-day project management class that didn't cover 1/10 of what's here, and it cost hundreds of dollars. The author and publisher did a fantastic job.

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