Successful Project Management: A Step-by-Step Approach with Practical Examples

Successful Project Management: A Step-by-Step Approach with Practical Examples

An easy-to-follow blueprint for getting the project done on schedule, under budget, and according to specifications-every time<br /> <br /> This Third Edition of an internationally bestselling guide provides project managers- in-training, product developers, and team leaders with a quick, easy way to master the basics of project management.<br /> <br /> Using a lively, conversational style, project management guru Mickey Rosenau equips you with a set of general principles and "tested-in-the-trenches" techniques for managing projects in virtually any type of organization. He also arms you with original, easy-to-use tools for resolving any technical, mechanical, or personnel problem that can arise over the course of a project.<br /> <br /> To make the complex discipline of project management as easy to understand and master as possible, Rosenau breaks it down into 22 chronological steps, grouped into five phases or processes-from defining project goals and planning the work to leading the team, monitoring progress, and completing the project.<br /> <br /> Extensively revised to reflect the latest trends in the field, this Third Edition is nearly one-third larger than its predecessor and features fully integrated coverage of the latest cost estimating and project management software. It also includes, for the first time, a chapter on new product development projects.<br /> <br /> Successful Project Management, Third Edition is an ideal primer for students and an indispensable quick reference for experienced project managers, team leaders, and new product developers.