The project management answer book / Jeff Furman, PMP.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Furman, Jeff, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Project management--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Project management.

Project management--Standards.

Project management--Study and teaching.

Project management--Miscellanea.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (336 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Vienna, Virginia : Management Concepts, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

If it's essential to project management... it's in here! The first edition of The Project Management Answer Book addressed all the key principles of project management that every project manager needs to know. With a new chapter on scrum agile, updates throughout, and many new PMP® test tips, this new edition builds on that solid foundation. The structure of this update maps closely to the PMBOK® Guide, Fifth Edition, and is designed to assist anyone studying for the PMP® and other certification exams. Helpful sections cover: * Networking and social media tips for PMs, including the best professional organizations, virtual groups, and podcast resources * The formulas PMs need to know, plus a template to help certification candidates prepare and self-test for their exams * Quick study sheet for the processes covered on the PMP® exam * Key changes in PMBOK® Guide, Fifth Edition , for readers familiar with earlier versions who want "the skinny" on the new version. PMs at every level will find real gold in the information nuggets provided in this new edition. Those new to project management will find the comprehensive coverage and the depth of the answers especially valuable, and will like the easy-to-read style and Q&A format. For experienced managers looking for new tools and skills to help them pass their PMP® or other certification exams, this is a must-have resource.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Project management basics

Chapter 2: Integration management

Chapter 3: Project planning essentials

Chapter 4: From requirements to scope to the Work Breakdown Structure

Chapter 5: Time management: Estimating and coming in on schedule

Chapter 6: Cost management: Controlling costs and coming in on budget

Chapter 7: Building-in quality

Chapter 8: Controlling risks on your projects

Chapter 9: Procurement and contracts

Chapter 10: Ethical considerations project managers face on the job

Chapter 11: Communication skills for project managers

Chapter 12: Managing your human resources

Chapter 13: Stakeholder management: Strategizing customer satisfaction

Chapter 14: Scrum agile: The new wave in project management

Chapter 15: How to become PMP certified.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781523096947

1523096942

9781680159677

1680159674