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For two decades, Fundamentals of Project Management has helped people tackle the complexities of the job. Succinct and easy to read, the book simplifies concepts, answers questions, and helps tame the chaos that can erupt as projects move from planning to completion. The fifth edition of this trusted bestseller offers the practical guidelines and tools project managers have come to expect, with new information explaining changes to the PMBOK® Guide....

"Essential guidance from a certified PMP expert; real-life examples show project management principles in action; practice questions review the principles of the PMP exam"--Cover.

When it comes to what project managers do, the clue is in their job title, but the role also requires a significant understanding of people. After all, projects are, devised and driven forward by employees and teams. It is therefore crucial for project managers and executives to have a firm grasp of the thought and behavioral patterns of project team members and the wider workforce, so that they can steer both people and project to a successful outcome. This...

Are you new to project management? Or are you an experienced project manager looking to expand your skills and knowledge? This project management handbook is perfect for anyone interested in project management, from beginners to seasoned professionals.The project management book covers everything from the basics of project management to more advanced topics such as agile methodologies and project management software. It includes practical advice and...

This little book introduces you to the high-level aspects of becoming a successful project manager in a way that won't overwhelm you. Inside its pages, you'll learn tips and tricks to manage each phase of a project successfully. You'll learn about the skills necessary to be a successful project manager such as time management, problem-solving, communication, and diplomacy. Anyone can learn to be a more successful project manager by practicing a...

Managing mega projects is a Herculean task, a task riddled with real possibilities of cash-burns and heartburns. But, manage you must. Must, not just for your success, for your survival too. As markets go global, as national boundaries melt away, as competition gets murderous, global corporations, their CEOs and project managers need to ensure their projects satisfy the global norms of scale and size. As you get down to translate your mega project...

Desde la Prehistoria, los seres humanos hemos inventado un sinfín de herramientas con el objetivo de ahorrar tiempo, esfuerzos o inconvenientes. Pero, aunque llevamos décadas conviviendo con herramientas virtuales, todavía existen muchos procesos críticos que siguen dependiendo de un pósit pegado a un monitor, de un garabato en una libreta o, lo que es peor, de la memoria. Si ya sabemos utilizarlas herramientas virtuales, ¿por qué seguimos...

This is the seventh book in the Technical Manager's Survival Guides series. For the complete series library, go to: In this new volume, the authors introduce readers to agile methods for managing projects. Agile methods have been around for a while, but their prevalence has increased as the result of many successful projects in organizations that have applied them. While some of the agile methods discussed here spring from software development experiences,...

The Art of Lean: Production Systems and Marketing Strategies in the Modern Era' explores a range of production and operations management systems, including the Toyota Production System, The Speedy System, The Henry Ford Assembly Line, and Zara Just In Time, as well as the marketing and branding strategies of The Golden Circle and the Mad Men scene "Lucky Strike - It's toasted".By examining the use of Kanban at McDonald's and Disney World, the book...