Fundamentals of Project Management FROM THE PUBLISHER
In today's time-based and cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. This classic book provides businesspeople with an excellent introduction to project management, supplying sound, basic information (along with updated tools and techniques) to understand and master the complexities and nuances of project management.
Clear and down-to-earth, this step-by-step guide explains how to effectively spearhead every stage of a project--from developing the goals and objectives to managing the project team--and make project management work in any company. This updated second edition includes:
* New material on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
* Do's and don'ts of implementing scheduling software
* Coverage of the PMP certification offered by the Project Management Institute
* Updated information on developing problem statements and mission statements
* Techniques for implementing today's project management technologies in any organization--in any industry.
About the Author: James P. Lewis, Ph.D. (Vinton, VA) is the founder of The Lewis Institute, an association that provides team building and project management consulting and training. He is the author of Team-Based Project Management.
FROM THE CRITICS
Quality Progress
an excellent guide for a new project manager or one who is
brushing up prior to a new project? The book can teach upper management a
lot about successful project management. It contains a lot of wisdom at a
small cost.
Booknews
Written for the novice manager, this introductory guide to project management describes the basic process of planning, defining goals, assigning work, scheduling, and monitory progress. It also offers advice on using scheduling software, crafting program statements and mission statements, and other particular techniques. Lewis is a consultant and a trainer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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