"There are literally thousands of books on the market dealing with the vexed matter of project management. They are useful or useless by degree .. but most have the key problem of being top down in tone and compendious in nature. This little book is written for you and is presented in a manageable and doable format. Friendly and human in tone, the book takes you through how to maximise your chances of success and minister the threat of failure. This is a human book for a very human enterprise and I wish it very well" Dr. Simon G Bell Sustainability Indicators: Measuring the Immeasurable? http://www.earthscan.co.uk/?tabid=803 The client's deadline for project report is just two days away and project manager along with team is sitting trying to figure out the number of versions of the draft report in circulation. Seems familiar? Project has been approved but team is still discussing if the project would have been better the other way! Team tussle is at its peak and an important and valuable team member is threatening to leave. Worst of all, this team member had direct links with the client. The so called efficient electronic communication system has created a mess and clouds of confusions. With passage of time with no actual work being done pressure is increasing. Procurement seems to be a never ending process... All these scenarios are real. Unlike most of the books on Project Management discussing theoretical steps of project management, this little book deals with the real time solutions for the problems which don't happen under the clinical conditions but are realistic. This book aims to be a Hand Book of Project Implementers. A book that can provide practical on ground solutions to problems of project implementers.

Successful Project Management, 4th edition, is an essential guide for anyone who wants to improve the success rate of their projects. It will help managers to maintain a balance between the demands of the customer, the project, the team and the organization. Covering the more technical aspects of a project from start to completion it contains practised and tested techniques, covering project conception and start-up, how to manage stake holders, effective risk management, project planning and launch and execution. Also including a brand new glossary of key terms, it provides help with evaluating your project as well as practical checklists and templates to ensure success for any ambitious project manager.

The Fourth Edition of this internationally bestseller details the quick and easy way to master the basics of project management. Using a lively, conversational style, project management gurus Mickey Rosenau and Gregory Githens equip readers with fundamental principles and "tested-in-the-trenches" techniques for managing projects in any type of organization. They arm readers with easy-to-use tools for resolving any technical, mechanical, or personnel problem that may arise over the course of a project and break project management down into twenty-two chronological steps. Extensively revised and updated, this Fourth Edition examines the role of integration in project planning, risk-and-issues management, virtual teams, new theories, project management offices, and more! Successful Project Management, Fourth Edition is an ideal primer for students and an indispensable quick reference for experienced professionals.

Effective managers now recognize that most operational activities aimed at achieving key team objectives can and should be considered projects and managed accordingly. Typically these projects will range from: complex operational tasks, one-off initiatives such as moving offices or installing a new IT system, to the development of new products and services. However, while many of the traditional project management principles still apply, most tools and techniques need to be adapted and simplified to make them relevant to modern businesses. For those that master these new skills, exciting career opportunities lie ahead that will accelerate functional managers into new areas.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about successful project management with this practical guide. The ability to manage a project effectively is an essential skill for anybody hoping to progress in their career. However, from tight budgets to a lack of resources, there are many obstacles that can stop you in your tracks. This guide will teach you how to plan for mistakes effectively, organise your team and ensure your project is a success! In 50 minutes you will be able to: • Identify the three key stages of project management, what they entail and how much time you should spend on each • Create a comprehensive plan for the development of your project, taking into account the costs, the people involved and the time needed • Assess the possible risks that may have a negative impact on your project, identify their probability and create a backup plan ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | COACHING The Coaching series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at all those who, at any stage in their careers, are looking to acquire personal or professional skills, adapt to new situations or simply re-evaluate their work-life balance. The concise and effective style of our guides enables you to gain an in-depth understanding of a broad range of concepts, combining theory, constructive examples and practical exercises to enhance your learning.

This book is designed to be a quick guidelines-oriented approach to the topic of project management. It contains the essential management practices required to produce successful project outcomes. Guidelines for Achieving Project Management Success helps the non-technical reader who might have been originally put off by a more robust treatment of project management. It uses the 80/20 rule where 80% of the project management problem may originate from just 20% of the cause. The book includes easy to understand examples illustrating key topics and offers advice and references for further reading. The book also helps the reader on how to define what the target is with the project and how to execute it to get the desired results. The primary audience is individuals who are seeking a readable description of the project management processes. The book is also useful for an academic program where project management is secondary to the primary topic.

The Absolute One Stop Project Management book is a new approach to learning project management. The book has been developed to address the issues faced by the broad range of people who deal with the challenges of projects on a regular basis. The purpose of this book is to be a guide to developing project management skills and competencies For The professional, The novice, and organizations or companies. The significant advantages of the book are the approach To The knowledge of project management, The presentation of the material And The structure of the book.

Nuts and Bolts of Project Management fills a unique niche in the market of project management books. The work offers simple examples of real-world projects and includes reasons for success and failure, live application of project management factors, and best practices for experienced and emerging project managers in the IT industry. This book may be used as a classroom reference guide for IT project management training because it presents various scenarios and easy-to-understand examples covering all aspects of project management: definition of project scope, time and cost management, quality control, human resources, communication, and risk and procurement management.

Delivering on time and on budget is important, but project management is not just about doing things right - it is also about doing the right things to get the results your business needs. This book provides a practical framework for the successful implementation of effective project management techniques.

Grounded in practicality, this book explains the procedures for running a successful project and highlights the finer points of managing and controlling the project. Written specifically for those responsible for the hands-on managing of projects, it is also useful to program managers and senior executives. Project managers will gain the confidence that comes from following a good recipe for success. Program managers will gain a perspective on the myriad of activities their project managers must perform to achieve a well-disciplined project.