Download or read book Planning your Project like a Pro written by Brad Egeland and published by i2e Consulting. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning. It’s a word that makes project managers, excited project team members, and enthusiastic project customer cringe, as they consider moving forward on a hot project. Even executive management within the delivery organization - who above all should understand the concept of planning and what it means to the bottom line of the project - often would rather push a project forward than patiently wait for the methodical planning phases and deliverables to play out. Why do we need planning? Rework kills projects. And proper planning kills rework. In the project management world of rock-paper-scissors, planning is the rock to the rework’s scissors. With proper planning - SMASH! - no rework. So project managers: slow the project down, convince yourself that planning is the best thing you can do at the beginning of a good long project, then take an hour or two or three and convince the project sponsor and anyone else pushing to the start your new project with less than adequate planning that it’s the right thing to do. It’s the profitable (believe it or not) thing to do, and everyone - I repeat EVERYONE - right on down to your anxious, tight-fisted project sponsor and your disbelieving executive management team - will see the benefits of proper and detailed planning as YOUR projects are the ones coming in on time and on budget with satisfied customers and happy end users testifying to your brilliance as a project manager. Ok, this is not guaranteed, but it could happen. And you will look smarter for it...trust me. What to takeaway from this book... My hope for the readers of this book is that they will go from wondering how to plan for and prepare to perform things like communication planning, risk management, preparing for and kicking off the engagement with the project customer, and creating a project schedule that is ready to use as a tool to lead a detailed and complex project engagement. I am not going to go through all of the details of each of these with you - that is for another book or another article or possibly even a textbook. What I want to give you is the wisdom and knowledge from someone who has been there and done that...someone who knows how it feels to succeed in each of these areas and also to fail in each of these areas and doesn’t want to see that happen to you. This book is for new and old PMs alike...a document that can help give you confidence in each of these areas because it lays some fundamental groundwork for each concept and activity and puts you in the position to move forward with success.

Download or read book Planning Your Project Like a Pro written by Brad Egeland and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning. It's a word that makes project managers, excited project team members, and enthusiastic project customer cringe, as they consider moving forward on a hot project. Even executive management within the delivery organization - who above all should understand the concept of planning and what it means to the bottom line of the project - often would rather push a project forward than patiently wait for the methodical planning phases and deliverables to play out. Why do we need planning? Rework kills projects. And proper planning kills rework. In the project management world of rock-paper-scissors, planning is the rock to the rework's scissors. With proper planning - SMASH! - no rework. What to takeaway from this book... My hope for the readers of this book is that they will go from wondering how to plan for and prepare to perform things like communication planning, risk management, preparing for and kicking off the engagement with the project customer, and creating a project schedule that is ready to use as a tool to lead a detailed and complex project engagement. I am not going to go through all of the details of each of these with you - that is for another book or another article or possibly even a textbook. What I want to give you is the wisdom and knowledge from someone who has been there and done that...someone who knows how it feels to succeed in each of these areas and also to fail in each of these areas and doesn't want to see that happen to you. This book is for new and old PMs alike...a document that can help give you confidence in each of these areas because it lays some fundamental groundwork for each concept and activity and puts you in the position to move forward with success.

Download or read book How to Manage a Great Project written by Mike Clayton and published by Pearson UK. This book was released on 2014-01-24 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed. So, you’ve been asked to manage a project. Not sure where to start? Start here. This is your ultimate one-stop, easy-going and very friendly guide to delivering any project of any size. Even if you’re a first time, never-done-it-before, newbie project manager, How to Manage a Great Project will get you from start to finish on budget, on target and on time.

Download or read book Project Planning written by Gerard Blokdyk and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-24 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This one-of-a-kind Project planning self-assessment will make you the trusted Project planning domain veteran by revealing just what you need to know to be fluent and ready for any Project planning challenge. How do I reduce the effort in the Project planning work to be done to get problems solved? How can I ensure that plans of action include every Project planning task and that every Project planning outcome is in place? How will I save time investigating strategic and tactical options and ensuring Project planning opportunity costs are low? How can I deliver tailored Project planning advise instantly with structured going-forward plans? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed best-selling author Gerard Blokdyk. Blokdyk ensures all Project planning essentials are covered, from every angle: the Project planning self-assessment shows succinctly and clearly that what needs to be clarified to organize the business/project activities and processes so that Project planning outcomes are achieved. Contains extensive criteria grounded in past and current successful projects and activities by experienced Project planning practitioners. Their mastery, combined with the uncommon elegance of the self-assessment, provides its superior value to you in knowing how to ensure the outcome of any efforts in Project planning are maximized with professional results. Your purchase includes access to the $249 value Project planning self-assessment dashboard download which gives you your dynamically prioritized projects-ready tool and shows your organization exactly what to do next. Your exclusive instant access details can be found in your book.

Download or read book Project Management for Small Business written by Joseph PHILLIPS and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2011-11-07 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project management can help companies become more efficient and profitable. But classic project management models often prove too cumbersome for smaller businesses with limited staff resources, tight budgets, and next to no time to devote to learning complex methodologies. These smaller enterprises need the core principles and techniques of project management in a streamlined package. Project Management for Small Business offers simple, repeatable practices for planning, executing, and controlling projects in smaller environments in which one team member may wear multiple hats. Readers will learn how to: ò Define project requirements and scope ò Create a project schedule based on resource availability ò Estimate, budget, and control project costs ò Identify and minimize project risks ò Manage workflow ò Communicate effectively ò Control project change ò And more. Grounded in real-world experience, this practical guide skips the complicated theory and goes straight to the heart of what it really takes to make a project a success.

Download or read book Project Management for Dummies UK written by Nick Graham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-01-23 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get projects done on time, on budget, and with maximum efficiency - fully updated UK edition! In today's time-pressured and cost-conscious global business environment, reliable project management and competent delivery are more important than ever. Increasingly, project management is being seen as an essential management skill for all, as well as a career choice for many. This new UK edition of Project Management For Dummies, 2nd UK Edition quickly introduces you to the principles of successful project management with a clear and logical approach to help you deliver your projects, not only successfully, but also more easily. Unique to the UK edition, you'll find clear guidance on using the highly logical product-based approach to project planning, along with advice on how to release the great power of the technique, not only for effective planning, but also for project control. Updated with fresh content, tips, and tactics that cover everything you need to know from a project's start to finish, this accessible guide takes you through every stage of project management. You'll discover how to make project planning easier and more effective, manage resources and stay on track within a budget. Then you'll find help and advice to help you motivate and manage your teams to help them perform at their best. To help you stay at the leading edge, you'll also find two new chapters in this edition explaining project governance and the increasingly important international standard ISO 21500. In short, this book will help you master a highly valuable skill for advancing your career. Provides clear descriptions of who should do what in a project to prevent communication and control problems Presents the latest concepts in project management techniques Discusses how to keep risks under control during the project Includes access to online project management templates and checklists to aid in learning If you're a manager taking on a project for the first time or a more experienced project professional looking to get up to speed on the latest thinking and techniques, Project Management For Dummies, 2nd UK Edition equips you for project management success.

Download or read book Project Management for Humans written by Brett Harned and published by Rosenfeld Media. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project management—it’s not just about following a template or using a tool, but rather developing personal skills and intuition to find a method that works for everyone. Whether you’re a designer or a manager, Project Management for Humans will help you estimate and plan tasks, scout and address issues before they become problems, and communicate with and hold people accountable.

Download or read book Make Time written by Jake Knapp and published by Crown Currency. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling authors of Sprint comes “a unique and engaging read about a proven habit framework [that] readers can apply to each day” (Insider, Best Books to Form New Habits). “If you want to achieve more (without going nuts), read this book.”—Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit Nobody ever looked at an empty calendar and said, "The best way to spend this time is by cramming it full of meetings!" or got to work in the morning and thought, Today I'll spend hours on Facebook! Yet that's exactly what we do. Why? In a world where information refreshes endlessly and the workday feels like a race to react to other people's priorities faster, frazzled and distracted has become our default position. But what if the exhaustion of constant busyness wasn't mandatory? What if you could step off the hamster wheel and start taking control of your time and attention? That's what this book is about. As creators of Google Ventures' renowned "design sprint," Jake and John have helped hundreds of teams solve important problems by changing how they work. Building on the success of these sprints and their experience designing ubiquitous tech products from Gmail to YouTube, they spent years experimenting with their own habits and routines, looking for ways to help people optimize their energy, focus, and time. Now they've packaged the most effective tactics into a four-step daily framework that anyone can use to systematically design their days. Make Time is not a one-size-fits-all formula. Instead, it offers a customizable menu of bite-size tips and strategies that can be tailored to individual habits and lifestyles. Make Time isn't about productivity, or checking off more to-dos. Nor does it propose unrealistic solutions like throwing out your smartphone or swearing off social media. Making time isn't about radically overhauling your lifestyle; it's about making small shifts in your environment to liberate yourself from constant busyness and distraction. A must-read for anyone who has ever thought, If only there were more hours in the day..., Make Time will help you stop passively reacting to the demands of the modern world and start intentionally making time for the things that matter.

Download or read book Real Project Planning Developing a Project Delivery Strategy written by Trish Melton and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2011-04-08 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successful projects are the basis for a successful company, but many professionals lack the basic skills required to accomplish this. The IChemE Project Management Subject Group has recognized the need to provide resources to deliver these skills, and has developed a series of books to share the latest best practice – engineering essentials. This second title, though primarily written from the perspective of engineering projects within the process industries, is generic enough to support project managers in many other disciplines. It provides for those starting out in project management, is ideal for students as a university textbook, and is also an indispensable reference for established project managers. Get up and running on your project quickly and effectively Focuses one step at a time on the needs of engineering, industrial and process projects for career project managers and those involved with projects intermittently

Download or read book Project Planning and Project Success written by Pedro Serrador and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-11-24 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project planning is generally accepted as an important contributor to project success. However, is there research that affirms the positive impact of project planning and gives guidance on how much effort should be spent on planning? To answer these questions, this book looks at current literature and new research of this under-studied area of proj

Download or read book How to Facilitate Productive Project Planning Meetings written by Rich Maltzman and published by Maven House Press. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide to facilitating planning meetings will enable you to effectively jump-start your projects and lead to success. Rigorous planning is vital to your project execution and success. Projects are often multifunctional, requiring input from various stakeholders. Project planning often tends to be done piecemeal or not at all, often leading to missing and/or incomplete information and correspondingly poor results. This book will show you how to do it right. How to Facilitate Productive Project Planning Meetings is a guide to help you plan your projects by showing you how to effectively facilitate productive face-to-face kickoff sessions (both in person and virtual) and ongoing planning meetings. Effective planning meetings will help you not only develop key artifacts but also provide continuous team building. You’ll also learn about the impacts of culture (organizational and global) on team dynamics and discover methods to ameliorate these impacts. A case study of building a sustainable house will help you understand the concepts and grasp the terminology. The book will also feature dozens of illustrative stories (from the authors as well as other practicing project managers) that will illustrate meeting techniques that went well (or not so well). Numerous templates, sample schedules, and checklists round out the value of this book in helping you facilitate effective meetings.

Download or read book Practical Guide to Project Planning written by Ricardo Viana Vargas and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Guide to Project Planning is filled with project documents and templates ready to use for planning and managing project. It explains project analysis and modeling techniques so these documents and templates can be used for effective project management. In addition, the book is also a guide to best practices that comply with the PMI

Download or read book Project Planning Explained written by Can Akdeniz and published by Can Akdeniz. This book was released on with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you feel as if your projects that you perform your job are just not up to par, lately? Maybe you have been submitting mediocre projects for years, and you want to up your game. Or maybe you are someone that is completely new to creating and planning projects, and just wants to learn how to get started. Whatever your situation is, this is the book for you. In this book, I will explain to you in a simple yet thorough manner how you can effectively plan out your projects so that you can impress your coworkers and boss, and give your career that boost that it needs. What you’ll learn: The basics of project planning (including how to analyze, come up with goals, how to establish good communication, etc.) The details of planning How to create a schedule How to evaluate your plan (including three different, effective methods!) As well as lots of motivation!

Download or read book Project Management Step by Step written by Richard Newton and published by Pearson UK. This book was released on 2016-08-12 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’ve been given a project to run. You know you need to get it right, but you don’t know what you need to do and in what order to make sure it all runs smoothly and you come out of it looking great. You need Project Management Step by Step. Almost every manager and businessperson finds at some time they need to complete a task that has sufficient complexity and importance that an ad-hoc approach to getting it done is just not enough. Managers in this common situation need the structure and rigour of a project management approach, yet very few managers are formally trained in project management or have the inclination, time or finances to become trained. They need an approach they can feel confident is sufficiently robust to ensure their success, but also simple enough to be immediately applicable. Project Management Step by Step provides the solution to this problem; a practical and immediate way to become a competent project manager. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.

Download or read book Project Management written by Henry Hubbard and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-12 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you often look at how your organization runs its projects and wish things could be done better? Are you a project manager who is tired of poor planning and organization of projects? You are about to learn exactly what it takes to become one of the most effective and efficient project managers around! PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Proven Project Management And Project Planning Techniques To Complete Any Project Succesfully!is the book that will launch your project management career into the future. If you have ever wanted to improve your project management skills and take them to the next level, this is the book for you. In this book, you will learn: The features that define a project. The principles that define project management. The most effective ways to determine what stakeholders' real objectives are. How to plan, schedule, and budget for your projects effectively. The criteria every organization should be using when identifying and selecting projects. How to define roles and responsibilities for your project team. The most common project management mistakes and challenges. Tips that the most successful project managers use to guarantee successful project results. And much more! This book is a great place for project management practitioners to get started. If you have been waiting for an easy-to-read yet widely researched project management guide that has it all, download a copy of this book today! Buy your copy today!

Download or read book User Story Mapping written by Jeff Patton and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2014-09-05 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: User story mapping is a valuable tool for software development, once you understand why and how to use it. This insightful book examines how this often misunderstood technique can help your team stay focused on users and their needs without getting lost in the enthusiasm for individual product features. Author Jeff Patton shows you how changeable story maps enable your team to hold better conversations about the project throughout the development process. Your team will learn to come away with a shared understanding of what you’re attempting to build and why. Get a high-level view of story mapping, with an exercise to learn key concepts quickly Understand how stories really work, and how they come to life in Agile and Lean projects Dive into a story’s lifecycle, starting with opportunities and moving deeper into discovery Prepare your stories, pay attention while they’re built, and learn from those you convert to working software

Download or read book Project Management Essentials For Dummies Australian and New Zealand Edition written by Nick Graham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fast and easy way to perfect your project management skills Whatever your profession, effective project management skills are crucial to developing a successful business career. In Project Management Essentials For Dummies, you'll find all the information and guidance you need to plan your projects with confidence and deliver them on time. This comprehensive resource will help you unlock the keys to project management success, gain the know-how to assess your strengths and weaknesses to maximise your project management potential, find proven ways to motivate your project team, and so much more. In today's challenging business environment, professionals are increasingly working within tight timeframes and constricted budgets, and striving to deliver projects under a range of high-pressure scenarios. Thankfully, Project Management Essentials For Dummies shows you how to put out the fires igniting your workspace and explains how easy it is to organise, estimate and schedule projects more efficiently. In no time, you'll be managing deliverables, assessing risks, maintaining communications, making the most of your resources and utilising time-saving technologies like a project management ninja! Understand how to develop your plans around a sturdy structure — from start to finish Discover how to select the right people and get the very best from your team Recognise ways to take control and steer your projects to success Get up to speed on mastering the basics of project management If you're a business professional looking to take your project management skills to new heights — but don't want to get bogged down with forehead-scratching jargon and complex methodologies — Project Management Essentials For Dummies has everything you need to get up and running fast.