Kim Heldman

Project Management Jumpstart

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Produktbeschreibung

An informative introduction for those considering a career in project management

Project Management JumpStart offers a clear, practical introduction to the complex world of project management, with an entertaining approach based on real-world application. Fully revised to align with a Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge -PMBOK Guide(c), 6th edition, this book provides an overview of the field followed by an exploration of current best practices. The practical focus facilitates retention by directly linking critical concepts to your everyday work, while the close adherence to PMBOK guidelines makes this book the perfect starting point for those considering certification to earn either PMP or CompTIA Project+ credentials.

Project management is a top-five, in-demand skill in today's workplace, and the demand has spread far beyond IT to encompass nearly every industry; any organization that produces goods or services, whether for profit or not, has a vested interest in ensuring that projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the satisfaction of the client--this is the heart of the project management function. Let Kim Heldman, bestselling author of PMP Study Guide and CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, walk you through the basic principles and practices to help you build a strong foundation for further training.
_ Understand current project management methods and practices
_ Explore project management from a practical perspective
_ Delve into illustrative examples that clarify complex issues
_ Test your understanding with challenging study questions

Trillions of dollars are invested in various projects around the world each year, and companies have learned that investing in qualified project management professionals pays off in every aspect of the operation. If you're considering a career in project management, Project Management JumpStart provides an excellent introduction to the field and clear direction for your next steps.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sybex / Wiley & Sons
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 1W119472220
• 4. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Oktober 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 185mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 506g
• ISBN-13: 9781119472223
• ISBN-10: 1119472229
• Artikelnr.: 50507728

Autorenporträt

Kim Heldman, MBA, PMP, is Senior Manager Information Technology/Chief Information Officer, for the Regional Transportation District in Denver, Colorado. Kim is the author of several books on project management including the bestselling PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, 9th Edition. You can visit Kim's website at www.kimheldman.com.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction xiii

Chapter 1 Building the Foundation 1

The Project Management Journey 2

Is It a Project? 3

Where Are We Going? 4

A Bird's-Eye View 5

Know the Structure of Your Organization 8

Benefiting from Project Management Practices 14

Tools of the Trade 16

Understanding Project Processes 18

Twenty-first Century Project Management 23

What's Old Is New Again 24

Constraints 24

Where Do You Go from Here? 27

Becoming PMP(r) Certified 28

Certifying with CompTIA(r)'s Project+ 29

Formal Education Programs 29

Terms to Know 30

Review Questions 31

Chapter 2 Developing Project Management Skills 33

A Little Bit of Everything 34

Communication Is the Key 35

Organizing Techniques 35

General Management Skills 42

People Management Skills 43

Communicating Your Style 44

Exchanging Information 45

Active Listening 49

How Many Connections Are There? 51

Ten Tips for Communicating Effectively 52

Terms to Know 53

Review Questions 54

Chapter 3 Initiating the Project 55

Selecting Projects for Success 56

How Projects Come About 57

Project Generators--Needs and Demands 58

Project Requests 59

Business Case 62

Selecting and Prioritizing Projects 64

Feasibility Study 70

Meeting the Stakeholders 71

Working with the Project Sponsor 71

Documenting Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities 73

Competing Needs of Stakeholders 75

Creating the Project Charter 76

Purposes for the Charter 76

Essential Elements of a Project Charter 78

Holding the Project Kickoff Meeting 81

Creating the Agenda 82

Terms to Know 83

Review Questions 84

Chapter 4 Defining the Project Goals 85

Agreeing on the Deliverables 86

Goals and Objectives 86

Deliverables 89

Discovering Requirements 90

The Role of the Business Analyst 91

Requirements-Gathering Process 92

Critical Success Factors 94

Identifying Assumptions and Constraints 96

Defining Assumptions 97

Defining Constraints 98

Creating the Project Scope Statement 99

Contents of the Project Scope Statement 100

Obtaining Sign-off 102

Creating the Project Scope Management Plan 103

Creating the Communications Plan 103

Terms to Know 105

Review Questions 106

Chapter 5 Breaking Down the Project Activities 107

Constructing the Work Breakdown Structure 108

Organizing the WBS Levels 109

Work Packages 111

Identification Codes 112

Outline View 113

Defining Tasks and Activities 114

Managing the Work 114

Activity Sequencing 116

Determining Milestones 117

Constructing the Responsibility Assignment Matrix 118

Estimating Activity Durations 120

Expert Judgment 120

Parametric Estimating 120

Establishing Dependencies 121

Constructing a Network Diagram 122

Precedence Diagramming 123

Activity on Node 124

Diagramming Method of Choice 124

Terms to Know 124

Review Questions 125

Chapter 6 Planning and Acquiring Resources 127

Planning the Project Team 128

Skills Assessment 129

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