Introduction
Less is more...
The Project Management Body of Knowledge (c) published byProject Management International (PMI) is the standard referencefor project managers all over the globe.At 350 pages, the PMBOK is an in-depth manual that covers everypossible topic that can be managed in any type of project. It’s anintegral reference that must be part of a Project ManagementProfessional (PMP) certification seeker’s library.Maybe you already have your PMP credential? Maybe you’rehoping to acquire it. Either way, there is too much in the PMBOK to be used on the majority of projects. How do you know whichparts to use? Trial and error? Who wants to use a project as aguinea pig? The risks are too high.Maybe you’re thinking ’What are the key deliverables of everyproject? What can I deliver as a Project Manager that will beuseful to the majority of stake-holders? How can I avoid creatinguseless paperwork?’Read on…
What does it all mean?
If you’re a project manager [or hope to be] there are essentialthings you must think about and do that will ensure your projectmanagement efforts are effective.