Project Management For Dummies, 6th Edition

Part 4

Steering the Ship: Managing Your Project to Success

IN THIS PART …

Discover the steps in the project control process and find out about the systems and techniques that help you manage schedule performance, labor hours, and expenditures. Find out how to take corrective actions when needed to keep your project on track.

Get the scoop on effective communication methods to keep everyone informed about project activities, project progress, and any potential obstacles.

Understand the difference between leadership and management. Get tips for becoming an effective leader so you can sustain your team members’ focus and commitment to the project. Discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and how it impacts your project.

Find out how to bring your project to a successful close by wrapping up administrative tasks and transitioning your team to the end of the project. When everything’s said and done, conduct a post-project retrospective evaluation to examine what went well and what could’ve gone better so you can use that information to make your next project even more successful.