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by Susan Hollister (Author)
Want To Know The Best Strategies For Managing Large Projects?
Whether you want to (1) enhance your project management skills, (2) learn how to effectively lead a project team, or (3) discover world class strategies for managing large projects, this book will guide you there.
Learn How To Organize Your Team.Project Management is the process of managing a temporary but often complex project for a business or organization to deliver an end result that will, ultimately, improve the business and the bottom line. Project managers use a host of strategies specifically designed to increase overall performance and solve large problems. The demand for project managers is increasing steadily and it is a very valuable skill to have. The project manager oversees every aspect of a project, including financial and budgetary issues, resource acquisition, team management, testing, scheduling, monitoring, and many other project-specific issues.
The project itself is only a project because there is a problem that is too complex for any one person or department in the organization to handle in its entirety. Therefore, the responsibility is handed off to a leader who can utilize a team of people to work together toward an optimum solution.
Master the Art and Science of Planning ProjectsThe planning stage is the most important aspect of any project. As you will discover, it is the backbone of any project. When planning, you define a project's parameters, estimate the need for resources, establish a work schedule, form a preliminary budget, evaluate risks, define acceptance testing standards, establish communication protocols, and much more!
In this book you'll find some of the best techniques in the industry. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the process of making solid plans and starting your project off on the right foot. If you plan well, it can make a huge positive impact on the overall success of the project. This book highlights and defines key terms and technical concepts, walking you through the process of producing your own project management plan.
Jump-Start Your Career or BusinessIf you're just exploring the field or you're a fairly new project manager, this book can help you identify and develop your personal managerial qualities and give you some of the best project management strategies to integrate into your work. With a little dedication, you too can become a skilled, winning project manager.
What Will You Learn About Project Management?- The best time management skills and strategies.
- How to make a winning plan for success.
- How to effectively lead and motivate your team.
- The top 10 project management strategies.
- Important technical terms highlighted and defined.
- Easy step-by-step instructions for getting through each of the most important stages of a project.
- Helps for those who are just starting out or are considering a career in project management.
- How to correctly close a project the right way.
- How to easily organize yourself and your team for peak performance.
- The best qualities and skills of a successful project manager.
