More than 3,400 clear definitions of key terms, words, and phrases used by project and program managers around the workd in every industry. A valuable desk or briefcase reference for those engaged in one of the world's fastest-growing professions and for those who work with them.

The Project Management Dictionary is the essential guide all project managers need in their library. No collection is complete without The Project Management Dictionary to serve as a go-to desk reference for all of your project needs. This reference book incorporates terminology and definitions across various industries into one convenient and fundamental text.

More than 3,400 clear definitions of key terms, words, and phrases used by project and program managers around the workd in every industry. A valuable desk or briefcase reference for those engaged in one of the world's fastest-growing professions and for those who work with them.

This integrated dictionary includes almost 2,000 terms in both project management and system engineering and software engineering by extension defined in a way that seamlessly integrates these overlapping and intertwined fields. Supported by illustrations and explanations that offer a practical context for the terminology, this one-of-a-kind resource bridges the gap between the separate vocabularies of these intersecting disciplines. Far more than a dictionary, this book includes reference sections that address the special problems of and techniques for communicating in the project environment.

The project management field is rapidly evolvingfrom the growth of the profession's ranks to the increasing range of industries recognizing that project management is indispensable to delivering business results. Alongside such transformation, the terms underpinning project management have similarly grown in number and changed in meaning and/or application.

In today’s fast-paced and global workplace, project management takes on new meaning. Virtual meetings, portable technology, and tighter budgets add to the risk of project failure. Yet businesses must continue forward with new products or services, meet demands, and market their goods. These goals depend on effective project management. When project management fails, businesses often follow. Project Management Made Simple and Effective teaches you the principles of successful project management so you can adapt to this environment. You’ll learn different techniques for leading project teams and getting the attention of busy executives. You’ll also learn how to avoid common problems that can create havoc with the most experienced project teams. Applying a Portfolio Approach Managing Stakeholders Defining Scope Identifying the Critical Path Measuring Status of the Schedule, Scope, and Budget Resolving Conflicts that Occur During a Project The author and contributors also share useful, easy-to-use templates that may be downloaded from their website. Whether you’re an experienced Project Manager or someone leading their first work team, Project Management Made Simple and Effective gives you the practical tools, insights, and advice to be successful project managers.