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　　AnupdatedandrevisededitionofthebestsellingguidetomanagingprojectsForanyprofessionalresponsibleforcoordinatingprojectsamongdifferentdepartments,acrossexecutivelevels,orwithtechnicalcomplexity,TheFastForwardMBAinProjectManagementofferscomprehensiveinstructiononhowtodeliverontimeandonbudget.Getthestep–by–stepadviceyouneedtofindtherightsponsor,clarifyobjectives,andsetrealisticschedulesandbudgetprojections.ThisFourthEditionofthe200,000–copybestsellernowcoverscriticalnewtopicsincluding:softwareandITprojects,agiletechniques,andprojectselection.Perfectforbeginnersorexperiencedmanagersneedingtobringtheirsystemsuptodate,TheFastForwardMBAinProjectManagementallowsreaderstoextractmaximuminformationinminimumtime.Themostcomprehensiveintroductiontoprojectmanagement,updatedtoreflectchangesinthebusinessenvironmentoverthepastfewyearsFullofdownloadableformsandspreadsheetstohelpyouimplementthetechniquesinthebookOffersupdatedadviceongettingthemostfromMicrosoftProject

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xvii

ABOUT THE AUTHOR xix

PREFACE xxi

DOWNLOADABLE FORMS xxiii

PART  INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER PROJECT MANAGEMENT: THE KEY TO THRIVING IN THE NEW

PROJECT-DRIVEN WORLD

Introduction

The Art and Science of Project Leadership

The Practical Foundation for Successful Projects: How This Book

Will Help You

Project Management Relies on Other Disciplines

End Point

Stellar Performer: OrthoSpot

Stellar Performer: PMNGOs

CHAPTER FOUNDATION PRINCIPLES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Introduction

Projects Require Project Management

The Challenge of Managing Projects

The Evolution of a Discipline

The Definition of Success

Project Management Functions

Project Life Cycle

Organizing for Projects

Project Managers Are Leaders

End Point

Stellar Performer: Seattle Childrens Hospital and Regional Medical

Center

PMP Exam Prep Questions

PART  DEFINING THE PROJECT

CHAPTER KNOW YOUR KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND WIN THEIR COOPERATION

Introduction

Stakeholders Are the Heart of a Successful Project

Stakeholder Roles: Project Manager

Stakeholder Roles: Project Team

Stakeholder Roles: Management

Stakeholder Roles: The Customer

Stakeholder Roles: Representatives of External Constraints

Stakeholder Roles: Advocates, Opponents, and Innocent

Bystanders

Make Stakeholder Identification a Repeatable Process

Lead the Stakeholders

End Point

Fast Foundation in Project Management

PMP Exam Prep Questions

CHAPTER WRITE THE RULES: FIVE KEY DOCUMENTS TO MANAGE EXPECTATIONS

AND DEFINE SUCCESS

Introduction

Project Rules Are the Foundation

Publish a Project Charter

Write a Statement of Work

Statement of Work: Minimum Content

Responsibility Matrix

Creating a Communication Plan

The Project Proposal Launches the Project

End Point

Fast Foundation in Project Management

PMP Exam Prep Questions

PART  THE PLANNING PROCESS

CHAPTER RISK MANAGEMENT: MINIMIZE THE THREATS TO YOUR PROJECT

Introduction

All Project Management Is Risk

Management

The Risk Management Framework

Step One: Identify the Risks

Step Two: Analyze and Prioritize the Risks

Step Three: Develop Response Plans

Step Four: Establish Contingency and Reserve

Step Five: Continuous Risk Management

Unexpected Leadership

End Point

Fast Foundation in Project Management

Stellar Performer: Washington State Department of

Transportation

PMP Exam Prep Questions

CHAPTER WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE: BREAK YOUR PROJECT INTO

MANAGEABLE UNITS OF WORK

Introduction

Defining the Work Breakdown Structure

Building a Work Breakdown Structure

Criteria for a Successful Work Breakdown Structure

Work Package Size

Planning for Quality

Breaking Down Large Programs

WBS Guidelines Vary

Contractors or Vendors Can Provide a WBS

End Point

PMP Exam Prep Questions

CHAPTER REALISTIC SCHEDULING

Introduction

Planning Overview

Planning Step Two: Identify Task Relationships

Planning Step Three: Estimate Work Packages

Planning Step Four: Calculate an Initial Schedule

Planning Step Five: Assign and Level Resources

Small Projects Need Smaller Plans

End Point

Fast Foundation in Project Management

PMP Exam Prep Questions

CHAPTER THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ACCURATE ESTIMATING

Introduction

Estimating Fundamentals

Estimating Techniques

Building the Detailed Budget Estimate

Generating the Cash Flow Schedule

End Point

Fast Foundation in Project Management

Stellar Performer: Tynet, Inc.

Stellar Performer: Adobe Systems

PMP Exam Prep Questions

CHAPTER BALANCING THE TRADE-OFF AMONG COST, SCHEDULE, AND

QUALITY

Introduction

Three Levels of Balancing a Project

Balancing at the Project Level

Balancing at the Business Case Level

Balancing at the Enterprise Level

End Point

Stellar Performer: Safeco Field

Stellar Performer: Boeing -ER Program

PMP Exam Prep Questions

PART  CONTROLLING THE PROJECT

CHAPTER BUILDING A HIGHPERFORMANCE PROJECT TEAM

Introduction

A Framework for Building High-Performance Teams

Leadership Responsibilities

Building a Positive Team Environment

Ground Rules

Team Identity

Team Listening Skills

Meeting Management

Summary of Building a Positive Team Environment

Collaborative Problem Solving

Problem Analysis

Decision Modes

Conflict Management

Continuous Learning

Summary of Collaborative Problem Solving

Job Satisfaction

End Point

Stellar Performer: Habitat for Humanity

PMP Exam Prep Questions

CHAPTER CLEAR COMMUNICATION AMONG PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS

Introduction

Embrace Your Role as a Leader

Communicating within the Project Team

Communicating with Management and Customers

Control Documents

The Change Management Process

Configuration Management

Change Management Guidelines Are Essential for Managing

Expectations

Closeout Reporting

End Point

Fast Foundation in Project Management

PMP Exam Prep Questions

CHAPTER MEASURING PROGRESS

Introduction

Measuring Schedule Performance

Measuring Cost Performance

Earned Value Reporting

Cost and Schedule Baselines

End Point

PMP Exam Prep Questions

CHAPTER SOLVING COMMON PROJECT PROBLEMS

Introduction

Responsibility beyond Your Authority

Disaster Recovery

Reducing the Time to Market

When the Customer Delays the Project

The Impossible Dream

Fighting Fires

Managing Volunteers

Achieving the Five Project Success Factors

End Point

PART  ADVANCING YOUR PRACTICE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER ENTERPRISE PROJECT MANAGEMENT: COORDINATE ALL PROJECTS AND

PROJECT RESOURCES IN YOUR ORGANIZATION

Introduction

Defining Enterprise Project Management

Three Tiers of Management within EPM

The Four Components of EPM

Establish Consistent EPM Processes

Technology Enables EPM Processes

The People Who Deliver Projects

Support Project Management: The Project Office

End Point

CHAPTER REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING: THE KEY TO BUILDING THE RIGHT

PRODUCT

Introduction

Requirements Engineering and Project

Management Are Intimately Connected

Requirement Types Illustrate the Evolving Product Vision

Requirements Engineering Scope and Processes

Requirements Development Activities

Requirements Management Activities

Requirements Documentation Techniques

Requirements Engineering Demands Discipline

End Point

CHAPTER PROJECT INITIATION: TURNING A PROBLEM OR OPPORTUNITY INTO A

PROJECT

Introduction

Project Initiations Place in the Project Life Cycle

Enterprise Requirements Drive Project Initiation

Common Principles for Project Initiation

Basic Project Proposal Content

Designing a Realistic Initiation Process

End Point

Stellar Performer: The Logical Framework Approach

CHAPTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT SUCCESS FACTORS

Introduction

The Many Kinds of Software Projects

Why Are Information Technology Projects So

Challenging?

Current Best Practices in IT Project Management

Using an Agile Approach

End Point

Stellar Performer: The Agile Approach to Software Development

CHAPTER PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT: ALIGN PROJECT RESOURCES WITH

BUSINESS STRATEGY

Introduction

The Scope and Goals of the Portfolio

Stakeholders: Roles in Project Portfolio Management

PPM Information Supports Decisions

Project Selection and Prioritization

Ongoing Portfolio Management

Monitor the Results of Projects and the Portfolio

Culture Change

End Point

CHAPTER PMP EXAM PREPARATION

Introduction

Requirements to Earn the PMP

Top  Study Tips for the PMP Exam

End Point

CHAPTER MICROSOFT PROJECT: GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE USE

Introduction

Project Management Software Supports the Discipline

Looking under the Hood: The Design of Project

Set Up the Project First

Follow the Planning Model in This Book

Task Types: Fix the Duration, Work, or Resource Level

Assigning Resources to a Project

Resource Leveling Your Schedule

Maintaining the Plan throughout the Project

Communicating with Your Team and Management

Project Server and Project Web App

End Point

APPENDIX: THE DETAILED PLANNING MODEL

NOTES

INDEX

　　ERIC VERZUH is President of The Versatile Company, which provides project management training and consulting to thousands of professionals each year. His clients include major government agencies, small and large companies, and nonprofit organizations in such diverse industries as aerospace, health care, information technology, and education.

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An updated and revised edition of the bestselling guide to managing projects For any professional responsible for coordinating projects among different departments, across executive levels, or with technical complexity, The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management offers comprehensive instruction on how to deliver on time and on budget. Get the step-by-step advice you need to find the right sponsor, clarify objectives, and set realistic schedules and budget projections. This Fourth Edition of the 200,000-copy bestseller now covers critical new topics including: software and IT projects, agile techniques, and project selection. Perfect for beginners or experienced managers needing to bring their systems up to date, The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management allows readers to extract maximum information in minimum time. The most comprehensive introduction to project management, updated to reflect changes in the business environment over the past few years Full of downloadable forms and spreadsheets to help you implement the techniques in the book Offers updated advice on getting the most from Microsoft Project