Download or read book Practical Project Management Learning to Manage the Professional written by Gerald Wayne Cockrell and published by Instrument Society of America. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pressure's on. In today's economy, organizations must perform faster, better, and cheaper. Projects have to conform to ever-tightening schedules and budgets. Yet most technical professionals have no training in project management. For years, the construction and defense industries have implemented project management strategies - now 'Practical Project Management: Learning to Manage the Professional' focuses specifically on techniques proven to be effective in the instrumentation and automation field. Starting with an overview of what every project manager needs to know, this book serves as a practical tool for the instrumentation and automation professional. It defines each unique phase of a project and then provides practical knowledge in areas such as budget and cost estimates, contracts, negotiating, team building, scheduling, and choosing project management software. This book devotes special attention to often-neglected project completion and close-out activities, including tips for how to write and make the most of final project reports. In addition, the book includes a number of appendices that provide sample forms, contracts, and bids used for automation projects.Managers of automation projects are discovering that these proven techniques are highly effective to successfully complete large and small projects. 'Practical Project Management: Learning to Manage the Professional' goes beyond the scope of a simple how-to book. It provides a complete discussion of project management theory, along with practical managers, with a complete set of tools to save time and money.

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Download or read book Practical Project Management written by Harvey A. Levine and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-10-15 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ein Praxisleitfaden für frisch gebackene und erfahrene Manager gleichermaßen. Er vermittelt die praktischen Grundlagen des Projektmanagement. Mit einer Fülle von Checklisten, Tools, Taktiken und Hinweisen zu Fehlerquellen. Die Kapitel bilden in sich geschlossene Einheiten - ideal für schnelles Nachschlagen oder die Suche nach Problemlösungen, so dass bei gezielten Fragen nicht das gesamte Buch durchgearbeitet werden muss. Das im Buch enthaltene Material ist einmalig: Es basiert auf Beispielen aus der täglichen Praxis und bietet praxiserprobte Methoden und Lösungen aus dem reichen Erfahrungsschatz des Autors. Harvey Levine kann auf fast 40 Jahre Erfahrung im Projektmanagement zurückblicken. Er ist ein angesehenes Mitglied der Projektmanagement Community, schreibt für zahlreiche Fachpublikationen und ist als Consultant tätig.

Download or read book Practical Project Management written by R. G. Ghattas and published by Pearson College Division. This book was released on 2001 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using an easy-to-read conversational style and down-to-earth approach, this book follows a fictional training seminar given to six management professionals who are "trainees" in project management. In the seminar, the trainees work through two major projects and several others--each project highlighting and refining different issues that will make the managers better at controlling a complex process and in avoiding and eliminating unnecessary stress for the project, themselves, and their employees. Exceptionally practical and applied, the book guides readers through a proven strategy for success and provides them with the tools they need to handleany project's unique combination of people, process, and tasks. Features dialogues in which the "trainees" discuss concepts presented and their own personal experiences in project management; interviews with expert project managers; special Skill and Tool boxes; and applications and problems for practice, some using project management software.Introduction to Project Management. Change. Leadership and Motivation. Communications. Teams. Diversity. Organization. Organization. Network Analysis and Duration Estimating. Managing Resources. Project Control concepts. Project Control Techniques. Final Project Challenge: Applying What You Know. For first-time project leaders in industry.

Download or read book The World Class Project Manager written by Robert K. Wysocki and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2001-02-08 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective project management is becoming a critical mission skill for individuals and organizations in every industry. Faster product life cycles, the widespread adoption of cross-functional teams, and the increasing demands of customers are all contributing to the growing need for professional managers who know how to marshal resources, make decisions, and ensure the smooth flow of projects from idea to launch. In The World Class Project Manager, Robert Wysocki and James Lewis offer a highly practical handbook for anyone who aspires to achieve superior project-manager skills. Featuring self-assessment tools, showcasing best practices from the field, and drawing on their own extensive experience in training project managers around the world, the authors provide a comprehensive program for crafting a career development plan and putting it into action.

Download or read book Bringing the PMBOK Guide to Life written by Frank P. Saladis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-06 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform the PMBOK® Guide from a framework to a sharpened tool in your project manager's toolbox In project management circles, it's often joked that "there's the right way, the wrong way, and the PMBOK® way" to manage projects. In truth, it's really about the methodology you choose. The PMBOK® Guide is a consensus-based standard that thousands of project management professionals find immensely valuable in the process of developing an effective methodology. But exactly how does a project manager take the information provided in the PMBOK® Guide and apply it most effectively and appropriately to an actual project environment? This book can be the answer. It is basically a "guide to the guide"—a road map to applying the tools of the PMBOK® Guide to your organization's or project's unique nature and requirements. Bringing the PMBOK® Guide to Life: A Companion for the Practicing Project Manager builds a bridge between the PMBOK® Guide and the common needs of today's practicing project managers. It explains and elaborates on specific techniques, terms, and the application of tools that will enable project managers to effectively adapt the principles and processes described in the PMBOK® Guide to the practical world of project management. Readers will find suggested approaches for the use of project management tools and techniques along with templates developed directly from information provided in the PMBOK® Guide. Suggestions and study tips are also included to assist in preparing for the PMP exam, and a Project Plan Accelerator (PPA) can be used with the PMBOK® Guide by project managers and project teams to develop plans that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of your team, your clients, and your sponsoring organization. Written by two of the leading experts in the field, Bringing the PMBOK® to Life will help every project manager translate the PMBOK® Guide's tools and techniques into actionable, commonsense approaches to managing a project. (PMI, PMBOK, PMP, and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)

Download or read book Managing Projects written by Lou Russell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-13 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing Projects offers a hands-on resource for buildingpractical competencies for anyone who must manage one or moresmall- to mid-size projects. The book is filled with targetedprocesses, tools, techniques, and influencing skills that addressthe more difficult "people" side of project management. The authorshows how to: influence stakeholders 360 degrees around you;encourage accountability from others who do not work for you andhave plenty of projects to juggle without adding your priority;negotiate time, cost, quality, and scope with executives; andcourageously tell the truth and get the help you need earlyenough. Praise for Managing Projects "No one knows more about project management than Lou Russell.Her easy coaching style paired with specific methods makes thisbook a real winner. This is one book all leaders, managers,supervisors, and project leads will use as their essential 'go to'resource."—Elaine Biech, ebb associates inc.; bestsellingauthor, The Business of Consulting "Lou Russell has done it again! Managing Projects iscomprehensive, practical, and easy to understand and apply to yourprojects, big or small. The book gives helpful tips and definitionsthat will enable the reader to move through the project managementprocess with ease. Thanks, Lou, for creating such a greatresource." —Amy L. Dinning, manager of Leadership and TalentDevelopment, Saint-Gobain North America "Managing Projects is more than a book. It is a workshop betweenthe covers, with one of the finest learning facilitators as yourguide. If you find yourself dealing with projects in your work (andwhether you know it or not, this is you), using the techniques inthis book will make you less stressed and more successful."—Kevin Eikenberry, bestselling author, RemarkableLeadership "As the leader of an international logistics company, I know howcritical project management is to meeting the needs of ourcustomers. To hit their due dates we have to hit our own, with noexcuses. Lou's practical approach to project management fits wellinto our time-constrained, date-focused workplace. It's simple,it's real, and it works." —Cathy Langham, CEO, LanghamLogistics

Download or read book Becoming a PMP Certified Professional written by J. Ashley Hunt and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2021-02-26 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pass the PMP 2021 exam with confidence with the help of practical and up-to-date coverage of project management practices from the 6th edition of the PMBOK® Guide Key FeaturesWritten by J. Ashley Hunt, an experienced PMP® trainer with over 20 years of project management experienceLearn with the help of PMP® practice tests, exam tips, and best practices from the PMBOK® GuideEffectively plan core project work aspects such as scope, cost, quality, procurement, and communicationBook Description One of the five most prestigious certifications in the world, the PMP® exam is said to be the most difficult non-technical certification exam. With this exam guide, you'll be able to address the challenges in learning advanced project management concepts. This PMP study guide covers all of the 10 project management knowledge areas, 5 process groups, 49 processes, and aspects of the Agile Practice Guide that you need to tailor your projects. With this book, you will understand the best practices found in the sixth edition of the PMBOK® Guide and the newly updated exam content outline. Throughout the book, you'll learn exam objectives in the form of a project for better understanding and effective implementation of real-world project management tasks, helping you to not only prepare for the exam but also implement project management best practices. Finally, you'll get to grips with the entire application and testing processes in PMP® and discover numerous tips and techniques for passing the exam on your first attempt. By the end of this PMP® exam prep book, you'll have a solid understanding of everything you need to pass the PMP® certification exam, and be able to use this handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide to overcome challenges in project management. What you will learnUnderstand how to fill out the exam application and what to expect on the day of the examGet a comprehensive overview of project management processes, knowledge areas, and project executionExplore project and organization structures and other factors influencing projectsManage risk, scheduling, and cost using expert tips and insightsAcquire and manage resources and communication in project workMonitor and control projects from planning to executionDiscover professional responsibility, study tips, and what's in store for certified project management professionalsWho this book is for If you are an experienced project manager looking for a common language and best practices in the project management space and want to achieve the PMP certification to accelerate your career growth, this book is for you. A minimum of 3 to 7 years of experience in leading and directing projects for a variety of industries will be useful.

Download or read book PRACTICAL Project Management Manage Projects Successfully with this Comprehensive Toolkit and Templates written by Emanuela Giangregorio and published by aikaizen. This book was released on 2020-09-12 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project Management is fast becoming one of the most sought-after skills across industries and job functions. Many professionals are attracted to project management as a career choice. Knowing how to implement a tried and tested approach the complements all popular methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile and the PMI’s PMBOK, is essential for all project managers. Based on Emanuela’s internationally best-selling course “Practical Project Management”, this book condenses best practice project management methods into a practical and useful guide. Learn from her real-world experience and get started on your projects with a comprehensive set of tools and templates covering the entire project life cycle. Armed with the benefits of the various methods and tools, you should be able to convince colleagues of their importance to deliver projects successfully. If you aim to complete a project qualification such as PRINCE2 or the PMI’s PMP, this book is highly recommended as pre-reading to first understand all key project management concepts and their practical implementation. This book introduces you to the concept of project management and walks you through the full project life cycle. It follows a logical thinking approach and provides worked examples. If you follow Emanuela’s teaching in this book, you will be equipped to deliver projects more confidently, professionally and successfully. You will learn how to adapt the approach to different types of projects in terms of their nature and complexity. Templates in this book include a: · Project Brief · Project Business Case · Project Plan · Governance Structure · Responsibility Matrix · Risks Management Log · Stakeholder Mapping · Project Communication Plan · Project Actions Tracker and Gantt Chart · Task Dependency Mapping · Budget Breakdown and Tracker · Kick-Off Meeting Agenda · Scope Change Management Log · Issues Management Log · Status Report · Benefits Realisation Review · Lesson Learnt Log · Project Manager Skills Self-Assessment EMANUELA is a performance improvement consultant with over 20 years’ experience in project management. She has trained over 5,000 people on the subject around the world and understands how to explain complex topics simply. Whether training in-person or virtually, she engages individuals and teams with energy, enthusiasm, and passion for continuous improvement. Emanuela's books are all practical, relevant and useful.

Download or read book Project Management written by Harold Kerzner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 1286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PROJECT MANAGEMENT THE #1 GUIDE FOR STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS, NOW UPDATED FOR THE LATEST TRENDS AND EMERGING ISSUES Project Management, or the “Project Management bible” as it’s widely known, provides practical guidance on all aspects of project management. It features a streamlined approach to PM functions—in full alignment with the concepts and standards outlined in PMI’s latest A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide)—without stinting on detailed coverage of the tools and methods used at all stages of a project. This 12th Edition has been updated to reflect recent changes to the PMBOK® Guide—Sixth Edition, and features in-depth coverage of emerging topics, including global stakeholder management, causes of failure, agile project management, project governance failure, customer approval milestones, classifying project metrics, and more. Also, supplementary materials are available for students, professionals, and instructors. Understand organizational structures and project management functions Learn how to control costs, manage risk, and analyze trade-offs Examine different methods used for planning, scheduling, QA, and more Work effectively with customers and stakeholders from around the globe As projects increase in scope and complexity, managing them across time zones, language barriers, and technology platforms requires a systematic approach that accounts for every detail. All the more reason to keep Project Management, 12th Edition within arm’s reach throughout all stages of the projects you manage.

Download or read book Project Management Absolute Beginner s Guide written by Greg Horine and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Succeed as a project manager, even if you’ve never run a project before! This book is the fastest way to master every project management task, from upfront budgeting and scheduling through execution, managing teams through closing projects, and learning from experience. Updated for the latest web-based project management tools and the newest version of PMP certification, this book will show you exactly how to get the job done, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Project management has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple Project Management could be? This is today’s best beginner’s guide to modern project management... simple, practical instructions for succeeding with every task you’ll need to perform! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: • Master the key skills and qualities every project manager needs • Lead projects, don’t just “manage” them • Avoid 15 most common mistakes new project managers make • Learn from troubled, successful, and “recovered” projects • Set the stage for success by effectively defining your project • Build a usable project plan and an accurate work breakdown structure (WBS) • Create budgets and schedules that help you manage risk • Use powerful control and reporting techniques, including earned value management • Smoothly manage project changes, issues, risks, deliverables, and quality • Manage project communications and stakeholder expectations • Organize and lead high-performance project teams • Manage cross-functional, cross-cultural, and virtual projects • Work successfully with vendors and Project Management Offices • Make the most of Microsoft Project and new web-based alternatives • Get started with agile and “critical chain” project management

Download or read book Rainbows Ratholes written by Dhanu Kothari and published by Booksurge Llc. This book was released on 2006-08-28 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of project management by presenting proven and practical guidelines that can be immediately applied for successful management. This book is organized as a series of essays on the "what and how" of successful Project Management, each one dealing with a specific and practical aspect of Project Management. The essays serve as windows into the world of Project Management and present an integrated panoramic view of challenges and best practices. It is my sincere hope that professionals at all levels and in various functions of management including executives, engineers, project managers, systems analysts, client representatives, team members and students of Project Management will find this book useful. Avoid the rat holes and catch the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow with the ideas described in this book.

Download or read book Practical Project Management written by Dmytro Nizhebetskyi and published by Dmytro Nizhebetskyi. This book was released on 2022-03-07 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most project managers don't have a formal education. Unfortunately, they need to collect bits and pieces of knowledge all over the internet. Sometimes, it feels like you need to fly an airplane while still building it. Moreover, there's a huge gap between the theory and practice of project management! You can spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars on certifications, but still, you won't know what to do with all this knowledge. You won't feel confident about running a project in a real company with a real team. That's why reading Project Management Institute's PMBOK® Guide is not the best option. It's a great book, but it's an encyclopedia. You don't take one to solve practical problems. In contrast, this book teaches you a practical project management approach that works in the real world. It provides you with: A structured project management framework. It will help you manage a project from start to finish with easy-to-use templates, tools, and PM software. Step-by-step process of project planning. You can scale it up and down depending on the complexity of a project. A proven system to manage stakeholders and their expectations. Learn how to engage them in a project so that they help you rather than impede your work. My robust risk management workflow that your team and stakeholders can easily understand and follow. A sequential process of creating a realistic schedule. It's also easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions that you can implement in any project management tool. Essential tools to manage project scope and collect requirements even if you don't have business analysis experience. Case studies and examples of tools and processes that you can relate to. Supporting resources that include templates and additional materials that you can use as a starting point on your project. If you want to be a great project manager, you need to use this approach as the backbone for each new project. It is simple so that your team understands it. Moreover, it is scalable for different levels of the project's complexity. What's more important, it is NOT theory in a vacuum. As a seasoned PM with twelve years of experience, Dmytro Nizhebetskyi understands all your challenges. He's still in the trenches. That's why this book will help project managers of all levels: If you are an entry-level PM, you need to master the approach described in this book. It's all you need for the first three to five years of your career. It's much better than reading theory from the PMBOK® Guide. If you are a mid-level PM, you'll systemize your knowledge into an integrated project management approach. It will help you pass your PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) exam and improve your skills. You'll fill all the gaps in your understanding of project management. If you are a senior-level PM, this book will serve you as a refresher. I'm also sure you'll find some golden nuggets from my twelve years of experience as a software project manager. In addition, it will give you a foundation for teaching junior-level PMs in your organization. After reading this book, you'll have a solid understanding of project management. But what's more important, every new tool, technique, or process that you'll learn going forward will have its place in the framework. Imagine that you can gain confidence that you do project management as good as other great project managers. You know all the essential processes and tools. Moreover, you have a repeatable PM framework that works in any company. Get the book now.

Download or read book How to Manage Your Time written by Mike Clayton and published by Pearson UK. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GET MORE DONE IN LESS TIME Whether it’s getting on top of your workload, finding the time to start something new or simply making more time to relax, How to Manage Your Time will help you to get there.

Download or read book Project Management written by Melvin Silverman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1976 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Management development guide comprising a training course for project managers in the USA - covers basis and processes of project management, including administrative aspects, planning, contracting, personnel selection, use of charts, project evaluation and review techniques, input output and quality control, managerial decision making, budget and financial aspects, etc.

Download or read book Project Management Essentials You Always Wanted To Know written by Kalpesh Ashar and published by Vibrant Publishers. This book was released on 2022-01-20 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simplified explanation of concepts Chapter Summaries Solutions to Practice Exercises Practical approaches for application Best Practices Project Management Templates As employees move into a project management role, they need to learn new skills. These would include management of several different dimensions of a project to deliver the project successfully. Project Management Essentials You Always Wanted to Know: 5th Edition provides the core information about how to manage the complexity of modern projects with improved easy-to-understand explanations, a new WBS template and a new chapter on Agile. The new edition, includes topics such as: Project management overview Project Initiation - Constraints, Stakeholders, PMO, Life Cycles Project Planning - WBS,CPM, Budgeting, Quality, Resources, Communications, Risk, Procurement, Stakeholders Project Execution - Audits, Resources, Communications Project Monitoring & Controlling - Tracking, Quality Control, Change Control Project Closure Agile Overview (new) About the Series The Self-Learning Management series is designed to help students, new managers, career switchers and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons. This series is designed to address every aspect of business from HR to Finance to Marketing to Operations, be it any industry. Each book includes basic fundamentals, important concepts, standard and well-known principles as well as practical ways of application of the subject matter. The distinctiveness of the series lies in that all the relevant information is bundled in a compact form that is very easy to interpret.

Download or read book A Project Manager s Book of Tools and Techniques written by Cynthia Snyder Dionisio and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-02-21 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide for putting PMBOK concepts to work A Project Manager’s Book of Tools and Techniques is an invaluable resource for students and working professionals alike. Whether you’re preparing for the PMP exam or just looking to optimize your project management skills, this book provides detailed explanations for over 100 essential tools described in the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) Sixth Edition. Going beyond theory and concept to real-world practice, these tools and techniques are the “how” of effective project management; from planning, to implementation, to oversight, and beyond, all phases of the project are represented here to help you more effectively apply critical PMBOK concepts. Comprehensive examples illustrate real-world implementation, and detailed discussion provides expert guidance for both new and experienced project management professionals. Knowing what to do is much different from knowing how to do it; even perfect understanding of the PMBOK Guide doesn’t automatically translate into effective practice. This book is designed to help you bridge that gap and expertly apply current project management standards. Delve deeper into the practical tools described in the PMBOK Guide—Sixth Edition Follow detailed examples that illustrate effective project management methods Master project management applications in preparation for the PMP exam Graduate from theory to practice with powerful tools and techniques for success Concepts are only valuable once they are applied—and then they become a skill set that gets results. The PMBOK Guide is the ultimate authority on project management concepts, but translating those concepts into applicable skills requires a detailed understanding of the tools of the field. A Project Manager’s Book of Tools and Techniques is a practical manual for putting essential project management concepts into practice.