Project management jumpstart - Heldman, Kim (Wiley, 2011)
"The best first step toward a career in project management"--Cover. - Includes index
The much-anticipated new edition of the popular project management introductory book The role of the project manager continues to become more diverse and demanding, placing strong project management skills in high demand. This in-depth introductory guide offers aspiring project managers the essential fundamentals of project management. Fully revised since the previous version, this new edition includes updated project management methods and practices as well as new examples and study questions. Project management guru Kim Heldman presents you with a clear, concise, and enjoyable writing style
Cover; Title Page; Credits; Copyright; Publisher's Note; Dedication; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Introduction; Who Should Read This Book; What This Book Covers; Making the Most of This Book; Chapter 1: Building the Foundation; The Project Management Journey; Benefiting from Project Management Practices; Twenty-first Century Project Management; Where Do You Go from Here?; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 2: Developing Project Management Skills; A Little Bit of Everything; Communicating Your Style; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 3: Initiating the Project