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Project Management For Dummies
by 作者: Jonathan L. Portny (Author), Stanley E. Portny (Author)
Edition 版本: 6th
Publication Date 出版日期: 2022-04-19
Language 语言: English
pages 页数: : 480 pages
ISBN-10 书号: 1119869811
ISBN-13 书号: 9781119869818
Book Description
Improve your project management skills and accomplish more in no time at all
In these days when projects seem to be bigger and more challenging than ever before, you need to make sure tasks stay on track, meet the budget, and keep everyone in the loop. Enter Project Management For Dummies. This friendly guide starts with the basics of project management and walks you through the different aspects of leading a project to a successful finish. After you've navigated your way through a couple of projects, you'll have the confidence to tackle even bigger (and more important) projects!
In addition to explaining how to manage projects in a remote work environment, the book offers advice on identifying the right delivery approach, using social media in project management, and deploying agile project management. You'll also discover:
- What's new in project management tools and platforms so you can choose the best application for your team
- How to perfect your project management business document with an emphasis on strategy and business knowledge
- Details on the shift from process-based approaches to more holistic, principle-based strategies focused on project outcomes
- Examples of how to turn the strategies into smooth-flowing processes
- Best practices and suggestions for dealing with difficult or unexpected situations
If you're planning to enroll in a project management course or take the Project Management Professionals Certification exam, Project Management For Dummies is the go-to resource to help you prepare. And if you simply want to improve your outcomes, this handy reference will have you and your team completing project goals like ninjas!
From the Back Cover
Elevate your project management game
For over 20 years, this bestselling guide has been helping project managers get the job done, the Dummies way. Project Management for Dummies is your complete and user-friendly reference to everything you need to succeed as a project manager and earn your PMP® certification. We equip you with the knowledge and tools to confidently lead your team and deliver on your commitments to project stakeholders. This updated edition will catch you up on the latest approaches, tools, and tech, including the recent overhaul of the PMBOK® Guide, 7th Edition.
Inside…
- Understand the PMBOK® Guide’s shift to principles-based
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment
- Earn your PMP® certification
- Use technology and social media to maximize productivity
- Navigate complexity and risk
- Exceed stakeholder expectations and deliver high-quality results
About the Author
Jonathan L. Portny, MBA, PMP®, has more than 15 years of experience in the field of project management and is a certified Project Management Professional. His father, Stanley E. Portny, PMP®, was an internationally recognized expert in project management and the author of all previous editions of Project Management for Dummies.
