10 Steps to Successful Project Management

by Lou Russell

Overview

A crash course for effectively planning and managing timely, organized projects.

10 Steps to Successful Project Management features a structured methodology for delivering high-quality projects on time. Learn how to distinguish between a project and task, build a convincing business case, define project scope, assess risks and constraints, create a project plan, collaborate on action items, and measure and communicate results. This title is an essential resource for anyone, in any function, of any business. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781562864637
Publisher:	Association for Talent Development
Publication date:	05/01/2007
Series:	10 Steps Series
Edition description:	Includes CD-Rom
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.64(d)

Table of Contents

Preface     v
Introduction     1
Decide If You Have a Real Project to Manage     15
Prove Your Project Is Worth Your Time     31
Manage Scope Creep     45
Identify, Rate, and Manage Risks     65
Collaborate Successfully     89
Gather Your Team and Make a Schedule     117
Adjust Your Schedule     151
Embrace the Natural Chaos of People     177
Know When You're Done     197
Follow Up to Learn Lessons     213
Conclusion     231
Appendix     235
Resources     242
Index     245
About the Author     248