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    Fundamentals of Project Management, Sixth Edition
    Fundamentals of Project Management, Sixth Edition
    Fundamentals of Project Management, Sixth Edition
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    Fundamentals of Project Management, Sixth Edition

    Written by Joseph Heagney

    Narrated by Mark Smeby

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    *Includes News Sections on Working with Virtual Teams and Leveraging Modern Technologies

    Enables project managers to understand priorities, maximize resources, and minimize risks in order to complete projects on time and on budget.

    For close to three decades, Fundamentals of Project Management has helped managers tackle the complexities of the job. Succinct and easy to read, this handbook simplifies concepts, answers questions, and helps tame the chaos that can erupt as projects move from planning to completion.

    The Sixth Edition of this trusted bestseller offers the practical guidelines and tools project managers have come to expect, along with new information explaining changes to the PMBOK® Guide, 7th Edition. Updated tools, techniques, examples, and exercises clearly explain how to:

    • Clarify project goals and objectives.
    • Manage stakeholders in the planning process.
    • Develop solid estimates.
    • Produce a workable schedule and communication plan.
    • Lead the project team effectively in any setting, in-person or virtual.
    • Control and evaluate progress at every stage and manage project recovery.
    • Close the project and review lessons learned.
    • And much more.

     

    Project crises are all too common, but often easy to avoid and respond to. With its practical, step-by-step approach, this book gets both new and experienced managers up to speed. Start with the fundamentals, manage your projects accordingly, and be equipped for success throughout your career

    Figures and exercises are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Leadership
    Release dateAug 30, 2022
    ISBN9781400235339
    Author

    Joseph Heagney

    JOSEPH HEAGNEY has been President of QMA International, LLC, since 2001, providing a wide range of management learning solutions. He was previously the Global Practice Leader for Project Management Best Practices at the American Management Association, where he currently serves as a faculty member.

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