March 2011
Intermediate to advanced
400 pages
11h 2m
English
book
Successful Project Management: Applying Best Practices and Real-World Techniques with Microsoft® Project
by Bonnie Biafore
Overview
Learn best practices and proven methods from project management professionals—and apply these skills as you work with Microsoft Project. In this practical guide, project management expert Bonnie Biafore shows you how to manage projects efficiently and effectively, sharing the real-world experiences of project managers in several industries. You'll learn how to put the best practices and hard-won lessons of experts to work on your critical projects.
Sharpen the skills you need to manage projects expertly—from start to finish
Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, management, and team members
Apply methods to break down the project into small, manageable pieces
Define work assignments, choose resources, and build project schedules
Accurately estimate project costs and work with a budget
Identify project changes and manage risks
Track progress and balance priorities without sacrificing quality
Document project history and lessons learned to help improve future projects
Project files available on the companion website.