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The Little Black Book of Project Management, 3rd Edition

Name: The Little Black Book of Project Management, 3rd Edition
Author: Michael C. THOMSETT
ISBN: 9780814415306

by Michael C. THOMSETT

October 2009

Intermediate to advanced

272 pages

6h 13m

English

AMACOM

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Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
List of Figures
Introduction to the Third Edition
1 Organizing for the Long Term
Background for Project ManagementProject DefinitionsDefinition and ControlA New Look for Project ManagementThe Successful Project ManagerThe Methodical ManagerProject ClassificationWork Project
2 The Six Sigma Approach
The Meaning of Six SigmaBusiness Process Management (BPM)Project Participants and Goal DefinitionsDefining Goals in Terms of Customer ServiceWork Project
3 Creating the Plan
Setting Leadership GoalsBuilding Your Resource NetworkStructuring Your Project TeamDefining the Project’s ScopeHolding a Project Announcement MeetingSetting Project ObjectivesDeveloping the Initial ScheduleIdentifying Key Elements Necessary for Project SuccessWork Project
4 Choosing the Project Team
The Imposed Team ProblemThe Commitment ProblemTen important Team-Building GuidelinesDefining Areas of ResponsibilityEstimating Time RequirementsWorking with Other DepartmentsThe Executive Point of ViewDelegation Problems and SolutionsWork Project

5 Preparing the Project Budget
Budgeting ResponsibilityChecklist: Effective BudgetsLabor Expense: The Primary FactorAdditional Budgeting SegmentsBudgeting Each Phase of Your ProjectBudgeting ControlsWork Project
6 Establishing a Schedule
The Scheduling ProblemThe Gantt ChartScheduling ControlThe Scheduling SolutionGantt LimitationsWork Project
7 Flowcharting for Project Control
Guidelines for Project ControlListing Out the PhasesWork Breakdown StructuresCPM and PERT MethodsAutomated Project Management SystemsSetting Your Flowcharting RulesWork Project
8 Designing the Project Flowchart
Activity and Event SequencesThe Vertical Flowchart and Its LimitationsThe Horizontal Network Diagram and Its AdvantagesBuilding the Network DiagramApplying the Network DiagramExpanded ApplicationsWork Project
9 Managing the Value Chain in the Project
Attributes of the Value ChainRisk Management and the Value ChainHow Value Is Incorporated into the Big PictureValue: An Intangible Turned into a TangibleWork Project
10 Writing the Supporting Documentation
Project NarrativesMore Than PaperworkSimplifying InstructionsThe Diagram/Narrative CombinationProject Control DocumentationWork Project
11 Conducting the Project Review
Defining SuccessThe Progress ReviewProject Leadership AttributesMonitoring and ReportingThe Missed DeadlineThe Accelerated ScheduleThe Changing ObjectiveStaying on CourseWork Project
12 The Communication Challenge
Communication Skills Project Managers NeedThe Budget as a Communication ToolThe Schedule as a Communication ToolWorking with Department ManagersWorking with Other Department EmployeesWorking with Outside ConsultantsWeal Links in CommunicationHow Flowcharting HelpsMeeting with Outside ResourcesRunning the MeetingWork Project
13 Project Management and Your Career
An Organizational ScienceAttributes of Project LeadershipTaking ChargeEliminating Common ProblemsMaximizing Your SkillsWork Project
14 Finding the Best Project Management Software
Appendix: Work Project Answers
Glossary
Index
Footnote
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Overview

For nearly twenty years, The Little Black Book of Project Management has provided businesspeople everywhere with a quick and effective introduction to project management tools and methodology. The revised and updated third edition reflects the newest techniques, the latest project management software, as well as the most recent changes to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK™). Readers will find invaluable strategies for: • Organizing any project • Choosing the project team • Preparing a budget and sticking to it • Scheduling, flowcharting, and controlling a project • Preparing project documentation • Managing communications • And much more A fast-read solution for both seasoned and first-time project managers, The Little Black Book of Project Management can help any professional achieve on-time results, superior organizational ability, consistent profit generation, and a reputation for both quality and dependability.

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