"In today's time-based and cost-conscious global business environment,
tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. With sales of more than
115,000 copies, Fundamentals of Project Management has helped a lot of business people
meet or exceed those standards. The updated and revised third edition provides an
unparalleled introduction to project management, along with new tools and techniques for
planning and executing projects on time, on budget, and with maximum efficiency and
productivity.
This new edition includes:
• an overview of recent changes to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK)®
• expanded coverage of project risk managment
• how to implement a Project Management Office (PMO)
• and much more
Clear and down-to-earth, this step-by-step guide explains how to
effectively spearhead every stage of a project -- from developing the goals and objectives
to managing the project team -- and make project management work in any company."
Table of Contents
Figure List viii
Preface xi
Chapter 1 An Overview of Project Management 1
Chapter 2 Planning the Project 20
Chapter 3 Developing a Mission, Vision, Goals, and Objectives for the
Project 33
Chapter 4 Using the Work Breakdown Structure to Plan a Project
45
Chapter 5 Scheduling Project Work 58
Chapter 6 Producing a Workable Schedule 70
Chapter 7 Project Control and Evaluation
89
Chapter 8 Project Control Using Earned Value Analysis
102
Chapter 9 Managing the Project Team 117
Chapter 10 How to Make Project Management Work in Your Company
129
Answers to Chapter Questions 134
References and Reading List 137
Index 139
About Jim Lewis 147
160 pages, Paperback