Eric Verzuh

The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management (eBook, ePUB)

The Comprehensive, Easy-to-Read Handbook for Beginners and Pros

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The all-inclusive guide to exceptional project management that is trusted by hundreds of thousands of readers--now updated and revised The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management: The Comprehensive, Easy to Read Handbook for Beginners and Pros, 6th Edition is a comprehensive guide to real-world project management methods, tools, and techniques. Practical, easy-to-use, and deeply thorough, this book gives you the answers you need now. You'll find cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of one of the field's leading experts, delivered in short, lively segments that address common management issues. Brief descriptions of important concepts, tips on real-world applications, and compact case studies illustrate the most sought-after skills and pitfalls you should watch out for. This sixth edition now includes: * A brand-new chapter on project quality * A new chapter on managing media, entertainment, and creative projects * A new chapter on the project manager's #1 priority: leadership * A new chapter with the most current practices in Change Management * Current PMP certification study tips Readers of The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management also receive access to new video resources available at the author's website. The book teaches readers how to manage and deliver projects on-time and on-budget by applying the practical strategies and concrete solutions found within. Whether the challenge is finding the right project sponsor, clarifying project objectives, or setting realistic schedules and budget projections, The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management shows you what you need to know, the best way to do it, and what to watch out for along the way.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 544
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Januar 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119700807
• Artikelnr.: 61100908

Autorenporträt

ERIC VERZUH is President of The Versatile Company, which provides project management training to thousands of professionals each year. His clients include major government agencies, large and small companies, and nonprofit organizations in such diverse industries as transportation, aerospace, health care, education, and information technology. [e-mail]

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments xiii

About the Author xv

Preface xvii

Part 1 Introduction

Chapter 1--Project Management: A Platform For Innovation 2

A Timeless Leadership Toolset 3

Project Management is Keeping Pace with Global Change 4

Project Management is an Essential Leadership Skillset 5

Successful Projects Deliver Value 6

The Art and Science of Project Leadership 6

A Practical Checklist for Successful Projects: How This Book Will Help You 8

Beyond the Book: Tools for Application and Continuous Learning 12

End Point 13

Stellar Performer: OrthoSpot 14

Stellar Performer: PM4NGOs 15

Chapter 2--Project Leadership: People Before Process 16

The Project Leadership Challenge 17

Build a Team Culture Suited to a Journey of Discovery 19

Temporary Teams Form Before They Perform 21

Build Personal Authority and Influence 24

Project Leaders Need Political Savvy 25

Your Decision to Lead 26

End Point 28

Chapter 3--Foundation Principles of Project Management 29

Projects Require Project Management 29

How a Project is Defined 30

The Challenge of Managing Projects 31

The Evolution of a Discipline 32

The Definition of Project Success 36

Project Management Functions 38

Project Life Cycle 40

Organizing for Projects 43

Project Managers Are Leaders 44

End Point 45

Stellar Performer: Seattle Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center 46

Chapter 4--Agile and Waterfall: Choose A Development Process 51

Defining Value: A New Lens for Judging Projects Informs the Development Process 52

Choose a Product Development Process That Delivers Value 53

Best Practices for Capturing Requirements Are Integrated into a Product Development Process 57

A Development Process is Not Project Management 58

Waterfall or Agile: Which Delivers the Best Value? 58

Common Agile Practices 63

Common Agile Benefits 65

Choosing Between Agile and Waterfall Development 67

Innovation Projects Experiment to Discover Desirability and Viability 69

Product Development Methods Influence Project Management 70

End Point 71

Stellar Performer: The Lean Startup Innovation Movement 72

Part 2 Defining The Project

Chapter 5--Project Initiation: Turn A Problem Or Opportunity Into A Business Case 78

Project Initiation's Place in the Project Life Cycle 79

A Mini-Analysis Phase or a Complete Project 79

The Role of a Project Manager in Project Initiation 80

A Business Case Defines the Future Business Value 81

Business Risk and Project Risk 82

Managing Requirements is Tightly Linked to Project Initiation 82

Common Principles for Project Initiation 84

Project Selection and Prioritization 89

Basic Business Case Content 90

Designing a Realistic Initiation Process 94

Project Leadership: Focus on Value 94

End Point 95

Fast Foundation in Project Management 95

Stellar Performer: The Logical Framework Approach 96

Chapter 6--Engage Your Stakeholders and Win Their Cooperation 105

Stakeholder Focus Throughout the Life of the Project 106

Stakeholder Management is Risk Management for People 108

Stakeholder Roles on Every Project 109

Stakeholder Roles: Project Manager 109

Stakeholder Roles: Project Team 110

Stakeholder Roles: Managemen