Project Management JumpStart, Third Edition

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Building the Foundation

The Project Management Journey

Is It a Project?

Where Are We Going?

A Bird's-Eye View

Know the Structure of Your Organization

Benefiting from Project Management Practices

Tools of the Trade

Understanding Project Processes

Twenty-first Century Project Management

What's Old Is New Again

Constraints

Where Do You Go from Here?

Becoming PMP Certified

Certifying with CompTia's Project+

Formal Education Programs

Terms to Know

Review Questions

Chapter 2 Developing Project Management Skills

A Little Bit of Everything

Communication Is the Key

Organizing Techniques

General Management Skills

People Management Skills

Communicating Your Style

Exchanging Information

Active Listening

How Many Connections ...