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Project Management Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

Name: Project Management Fundamentals, 2nd Edition
Author: Gregory T. Haugan
ISBN: 9781567263190

by Gregory T. Haugan

October 2010

Beginner

412 pages

7h 54m

English

Berrett-Koehler Publishers

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Cover Page
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright
About the Author
Dedication
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part 1: Introduction and Overview
The Project Management Body of KnowledgeKey Concepts of Project ManagementKey TermsThe Basic Project Management ProcessRelated Concepts

Part 2: The Project Management Methodology
A. Initiating StageStep 1. Establish Project Objectives1.1. Develop the Statement of Objectives1.2. Define the Deliverables and Their Requirements1.3. Develop the Project CharterB. Planning StageStep 2. Define the Work2.1. Develop the Work Breakdown Structure2.2. Prepare a Statement of Work2.3. Prepare the SpecificationStep 3. Plan the Work3.1. Define Activities and Activity Durations3.2. Develop a Logic Network and Schedule3.3. Assign and Schedule Resources and Costs3.4. Develop the Cost Estimate3.5. Establish Checkpoints and Performance Measures3.6. Establish Project Baselines3.7. Develop the Project Plan3.8. Approve the Project PlanC. Executing StageStep 4. Perform the Work4.1. Budget and Authorize the Work4.2. Add Staff Resources4.3. Produce Results4.4. Accommodate Change RequestsStep 5. Communicate and Coordinate the Work5.1. Coordinate the Work5.2. Prepare Progress Reports5.3. Hold Project ReviewsD. Controlling StageStep 6. Track Actual Performance6.1. Identify Data and Data Sources/Develop Data Collection Systems6.2. Collect and Record the DataStep 7. Analyze Project Progress7.1. Identify Variances from the Baseline, and Determine Trends7.2. Perform Analyses, and Determine Whether Corrective Action Is NeededStep 8. Initiate Corrective Action8.1. Identify Action Items8.2. Facilitate Corrective Action8.3. Reach a ResolutionStep 9. Incorporate Changes and Replan as Required9.1. Manage Change9.2. Perform Routine Replanning9.3. Renegotiate Scope as NecessaryE. Closeout Stage
Step 10. Complete the Project
10.1. Prepare a Closeout Plan and Schedule10.2. Get Customer Agreement, and Notify the Team10.3. Archive Project Data10.4. Prepare a Lessons Learned Document10.5. Bill the Customer
Part 3: Applying the Methodology
Start-Up Questions—Step 0Applying the Methodology to the ScenariosScenario 1. Direct Assignment from Supervisor or SponsorScenario 1, Step 0. Project Phase in the Life CycleScenario 1, Step 1. Establish Project ObjectivesScenario 1, Step 2. Define the WorkScenario 1, Step 3. Plan the WorkScenario 2. Direct Assignment from an Organization You SupportScenario 2, Step 0. Project Phase in the Life CycleScenario 2, Step 1. Establish Project ObjectivesScenario 3. Project Manager—OutsourcingScenario 3, Step 0. Project Phase in the Life CycleScenario 3, Step 1. Establish Project ObjectivesScenario 3, Step 2. Define the WorkScenario 3, Step 3. Plan the WorkScenario 3, Step 4. Perform the WorkScenario 3, Step 5. Communicate and Coordinate the WorkScenario 3, Step 6. Track Actual PerformanceScenario 3, Step 7. Analyze Project ProgressScenario 3, Step 8. Initiate Corrective ActionScenario 3, Step 9. Incorporate Changes and Replan as RequiredScenario 3, Step 10. Complete the ProjectScenario 4. Respond to a SolicitationScenario 4, Step 0. Project Phase in the Life CycleScenario 4, Step 1. Establish Project ObjectivesScenario 4, Step 2. Define the WorkScenario 4, Step 3. Plan the WorkScenario 5. Perform to a ContractScenario 5, Step 0. Project Phase in the Life CycleScenario 5, Step 1. Establish Project Objectives, Step 2. Define the Work, and Step 3. Plan the WorkScenario 6. Starting a Totally New ProgramScenario 6, Step 0. Project Phase in the Life CycleScenario 6, Step 1. Establish Project ObjectivesScenario 6, Step 2. Define the WorkScenario 6, Step 3. Plan the WorkScenario 7: Take Over an Ongoing ProjectScenario 8: Using Agile Project ManagementScenario 8, Step 0. Project Phase in the Life CycleScenario 8, Step 1. Establish Project ObjectivesScenario 8, Step 2. Define the Work, and Step 3. Plan the WorkScenario 8, Step 4. Perform the Work
Part 4: Environmental and Facilitating Elements
Environmental ElementsManagement SupportProject Management SoftwareProcedures and DirectivesProject Management MaturityFacilitating ElementsHuman Resource ManagementHuman Resource Management ProcessOrganizational StructuresProject Participants’ Roles and ResponsibilitiesRisk ManagementDefinitionsRisk Management ProcessCommunications ManagementCommunications Management ProcessNeed for Communication and CoordinationPrinciples of CoordinationProject Procurement ManagementConfiguration Management
Part 5: Agile Project Management
OverviewThe Origins of Agile Project ManagementAgile Software Development MethodologiesAdaptive Software DevelopmentCrystal Clear Software DevelopmentDynamic Systems Development MethodExtreme ProgrammingFeature Driven DevelopmentLean Software DevelopmentSCRUMComparing Agile and Traditional Project Management Methodologies
Appendix A: Management Maturity Models
Appendix B: Advanced Project Management Concepts for Further Study
Appendix C: Project and Program Life Cycles
Appendix D: Types of Projects 341
Appendix E: Project Communications Systems and Networking
Bibliography
Index

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Acknowledgments

I received a great deal of assistance with the original edition of this book, although some of those who helped may not be aware of it. The book’s genesis was a short primer that Dr. Ginger Levin and I wrote and used in our consulting business at GLH, Inc., in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Lew Ireland provided additional input when he worked with us to use and apply the primer’s methodology to our clients’ projects.

I want to thank Jim Hayden of Capital One and the PMI Central Virginia Chapter. Jim provided useful insight into his experiences as a project manager. I recognize how important it is to get input from project managers ...

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