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In today′s time–pressured, cost–conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. Project Management For Dummies shows business professionals what works and what doesn′t by examining the field′s best practices. You can learn how to organise, estimate, and schedule projects more efficiently. Discover how to manage deliverables, issue changes, assess risks, maintain communications, and live up to expectations by making the most of the latest technology and software and by avoiding common problems that can trip up even the best project managers.
This adaptation includes:
- The latest methods to manage resources and stay on track and within budget
- Coverage for dealing with the pros and cons of virtual teams
- Tips and information on setting realistic expectations and meeting everyone’s needs
- Methods and strategies to get tasks done with minimal staff
- Tips and advice for motivating a project team
- The latest concepts and fundamentals behind best–practice project management techniques
- The mindset and skill set of today’s most effective project managers—what it really takes to guarantee a successful project
- Information on how to involve project audiences by conducting a Stakeholder Analysis
- Trends and tough project types
- Assessment tools to determine strengths and weaknesses for everything from choosing software to selecting a project team
- Tactics for team motivation and the hottest risk management strategies
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Guide your project to success from initial idea to final delivery
In today′s time–pressured, cost–conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and high expectations are the norm. Projects are now the standard way of implementing change, and project management has become a vital skill for successful business professionals. Project Management For Dummies shows you how to succeed by focusing on what you need to deliver and then how to plan and control the project in order to deliver it. You will learn how to plan, keep the project on track, manage teams and control risk. You′ll even get some tipson software – including free stuff – that will make things easier for you.
Who, what and why – understanding the expectations of your project
Laying the foundations – learn to build your plans with a sturdy structure from start to finish
The selection process – see how to get the very best from your teams
Get in the driving seat – learn to take control and steer your project to success
Move onwards and upwards – how to master the basics and take your project management skills to the next level
Open the book and find:
Clear and simple explanation of powerful planning techniques
Ways to track progress and stay in control
How to identify and then control risk to protect your project
Why understanding your project′s stakeholders is key
How to use technology to up your game
Tips for writing a clear and convincing business case
Advice on being an effective leader
Techniques on how to work effectively with teams and specialists
Learn to:
Plan, execute and deliver your projects with confidence
Stay in control to deliver on time, within budget and to the right quality
Motivate your teams to perform to their full potential
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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As you might expect from the usually excellent "For Dummies" series, this is an excellent, common-sense led summary of the world of project management.
In general it feels more carefully aimed at people who might be becoming project managers for the first time, though there's some sound advice to be had here even for people who think they'll know it all already. Indeed, if my boss had followed some of this advice more carefully, we wouldn't currently be in the land of late night working and last-minute panics, and if there were some subtle way in which I could put a copy of "Project Management For Dummies" in his desk without getting myself fired, I would.
This book is packed with suggested structures and plans with which to approach planning 'a project' (as well as some much-needed clarification on what is, and isn't, 'a project'). It's explained in such a down-to-earth way, with a liberal but not excessive use of anecdotes, that at first it feels like an extended lesson in basic common sense, but gradually as more and more detail is unfolded, the value of the suggested processes becomes very clear. As the authors suggest, this might not be a book best read beginning-to-end in one sitting, rather it might be better as a reference book for when you get stuck with a particular difficulty at some stage of the project.
Apart from some anecdotes, there are very few practical examples, which is in some ways inevitable as almost anything could be considered to be 'a project'. However thanks to a little helping of business-speak and some generalisations, the scope of the book is broad enough to cover almost any workplace situation. It generally assumes office-based projects, but in today's world of the middle manager that's a fairly safe assumption.
Importantly, this is NOT a book for the PRINCE2 methodology, which is the framework for project management favoured quite widely in this country, including by many government organisations. The author Nick Graham has a vested interest in the alternative PRIME system- in fact he's the joint author of it, and throughout this book he rarely passes up the opportunity to criticise PRINCE2 in favour of his own offering. This could have turned into a terrible case of self-aggrandisement but it is just about forgivable as Nick Graham goes to some length to try to justify his reasoning in each case.
This book is likeable, sensible, practical advice for anyone who's got a project that, well, needs managing...
In general it feels more carefully aimed at people who might be becoming project managers for the first time, though there's some sound advice to be had here even for people who think they'll know it all already. Indeed, if my boss had followed some of this advice more carefully, we wouldn't currently be in the land of late night working and last-minute panics, and if there were some subtle way in which I could put a copy of "Project Management For Dummies" in his desk without getting myself fired, I would.
This book is packed with suggested structures and plans with which to approach planning 'a project' (as well as some much-needed clarification on what is, and isn't, 'a project'). It's explained in such a down-to-earth way, with a liberal but not excessive use of anecdotes, that at first it feels like an extended lesson in basic common sense, but gradually as more and more detail is unfolded, the value of the suggested processes becomes very clear. As the authors suggest, this might not be a book best read beginning-to-end in one sitting, rather it might be better as a reference book for when you get stuck with a particular difficulty at some stage of the project.
Apart from some anecdotes, there are very few practical examples, which is in some ways inevitable as almost anything could be considered to be 'a project'. However thanks to a little helping of business-speak and some generalisations, the scope of the book is broad enough to cover almost any workplace situation. It generally assumes office-based projects, but in today's world of the middle manager that's a fairly safe assumption.
Importantly, this is NOT a book for the PRINCE2 methodology, which is the framework for project management favoured quite widely in this country, including by many government organisations. The author Nick Graham has a vested interest in the alternative PRIME system- in fact he's the joint author of it, and throughout this book he rarely passes up the opportunity to criticise PRINCE2 in favour of his own offering. This could have turned into a terrible case of self-aggrandisement but it is just about forgivable as Nick Graham goes to some length to try to justify his reasoning in each case.
This book is likeable, sensible, practical advice for anyone who's got a project that, well, needs managing...
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This volume takes the reader stage-by-stage through the process of project Management (inception to conclusion, staffing, budgets, organisation etc.,)
It is written in clear and understandable language. Charts and diagrams are clearly labelled and explained.
The use of technology, where appropriate, is discussed.
Icons in the margin are used to highlight important points and there are plenty of examples to give strength to the text.
A worthwhile and useful book for anyone at a junior level in Project Management to those already involved in this work at a more senior point.
RECOMMENDED
It is written in clear and understandable language. Charts and diagrams are clearly labelled and explained.
The use of technology, where appropriate, is discussed.
Icons in the margin are used to highlight important points and there are plenty of examples to give strength to the text.
A worthwhile and useful book for anyone at a junior level in Project Management to those already involved in this work at a more senior point.
RECOMMENDED
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Having little experience of Project management, this book opens up a world that is almost another job that ties together a lot of knowledge and experience you gather when working within a business.
I appreciated the way that the author did not highlight how obvious aspects of project management were, but allowed the reader to get the relevant information from sections they needed. This really isn't a cover to cover book.
I found the idea of resource allocating and time management planning extremely useful, as something that I see isn't a high priority in many businesses and often leads to waste and inefficiency.
In conclusions after reading specific sections interesting to me, I have a greater understanding of the work dedicated project managers do, and hopefully this will help me with a future project tasked to me.
I appreciated the way that the author did not highlight how obvious aspects of project management were, but allowed the reader to get the relevant information from sections they needed. This really isn't a cover to cover book.
I found the idea of resource allocating and time management planning extremely useful, as something that I see isn't a high priority in many businesses and often leads to waste and inefficiency.
In conclusions after reading specific sections interesting to me, I have a greater understanding of the work dedicated project managers do, and hopefully this will help me with a future project tasked to me.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A must if you want to be a (better) Project Manager
This book avoids the common problems in the Dummies series, namely verbose text and half-wit jokes.
It fills the gaps left by Prince2 framework, giving you tools to run... Read more
It fills the gaps left by Prince2 framework, giving you tools to run... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carlos
Poor Kindle Formatting
Please note this is a small review of the Kindle formatting and not the book itself.
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Published 2 months ago by Giarc
Covers the basics without all the technobabble
This is a great book for those looking for a framework under which to Project Manage, without the technical buffoonery of Prince II (and of course the cost), but something a little... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Miss Susannah L Smith
More about the Ethos of the PM rather than how to be a PM
I've been a contract PM, Prog Man and Protfolio Manager for 25 years now. I'm always looking for books about the topic and reading up on the latest developments. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. Cresswell
Good Primer
Obviously, this isn't going to replace a Prince II course, but it does have a good overview of the PM discipline, well laid out and fairly comprehensive. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Michael Mooney
A great reference book to project management
I organise a charity cycle ride (www.coast-coast.co.uk) which is growing each year, now being in it's eighth year. I thought I had the organisation under control. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. Simon Paddon
Useful, easy to follow, introduction to project management
In many ways, this is a typical "dummies" book. Written in easy to understand words, assuming very little knowledge of the subject matter and fairly comprehensive in breadth if not... Read more
Published 12 months ago by MJ King
Good Introduction to Project Management
Before I read this book I didn't know anything about Project Management. This book changed that. Don't be put off by the "Dummies" in the title- this book is good and detailed. Read more
Published 12 months ago by B. Jones
Wholesome applied experience and common sense
This book has a very practical tone. It is as much about people management as about the whizzy diagrams which too often proliferate project documentation. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Emily - London
new to the job...
This is a really useful book if you're new to project management, or if you've been away from it for a few years and need a reminder. Read more
Published 13 months ago by thementalmen
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