Project Manager's Spotlight on Planning

Book Description
Project managers today are experiencing greater pressure to accurately estimate time and resource requirements for critical business endeavors. For all you harried project managers, this book provides quick, practical solutions to your PM challenges. By shining the spotlight on this essential business function, author Catherine Tomcyzk provides you with real-world skills that you can put to use immediately on small-to-medium sized projects. This book is part of Sybex's new Project Manager's Spotlight series, designed to highlight the most critical components of the project management process using clear, concise and applicable examples.

From the Back Cover
Clear-Cut Ways to Manage Project Planning If you're a typical project manager, you're probably aware of the importance of planning but may not have the time or expertise to develop a full-blown strategy. Here's a quick and practical guide to applying the disciplines of proven planning practices without the rigor of complex processes. Part of the Project Manager's Spotlight series from Harbor Light Press, this straightforward book offers solutions to real-life planning scenarios. Author Catherine Tomczyk highlights critical components of project planning and equips you with tools, techniques, checklists, and templates you can put to use immediately. By following a realistic case study from start to finish, you'll see how a project manager deals with each task. Ultimately, this book will help you accurately estimate time and resource requirements, enabling you to implement successful projects. Project Manager's Spotlight on Planning teaches you how to Define project objectives, goals, scope, and requirements Draft plans to manage risk, quality, and procurement Build your dream team Finalize estimates and budgets Create the project scheduleAnd much more!

About the Author
Catherine A. Tomczyk, PMP has 25 years of experience managing projects and developing highly motivated teams. She currently serves as project manager for First Data Corporation.


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Project managers today are experiencing greater pressure to accurately estimate time and resource requirements for critical business endeavors. For all you harried project managers, this book provides quick, practical solutions to your PM challenges. By shining the spotlight on this essential business function, author Catherine Tomcyzk provides you with real-world skills that you can put to use immediately on small-to-medium sized projects. This book is part of Sybex's new Project Manager's Spotlight series, designed to highlight the most critical components of the project management process using clear, concise and applicable examples.


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