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Having already sold more than 200,000 copies and helped generations of project managers navigate the ins and outs of every aspect of successful project management, this revised fifth edition of Fundamentals of Project Management remains the perfect resource for succeeding in this complex discipline that has changed greatly in recent years. Fully updated in accordance with the latest version of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), this all-encompassing book contains new information and expanded coverage on topics including estimating; stakeholder management; procurement management; creating a communication plan; project closure; requirements for PMP certification; and much more. Readers will also learn how to:• Clarify project goals and objectives• Develop a work breakdown in structure• Create a project risk plan• Produce a realistic schedule• Manage change requests• Control and evaluate progress at every stageChock full of tools, techniques, examples, and instructive exercises, don’t go one more day without equipping yourself with what PM World Journal calls “ . . . a great resource for helping a project manager or other team member to learn new tools and techniques or refresh their knowledge.” Project mishaps are all too common but often easy to avoid. Fundamentals of Project Management gets both new and current managers up to speed on the basics—the first crucial step for completing projects timely and on budget. Having already helped many generations of project managers navigate the ins and outs of every aspect of successful project management, this revised edition remains the perfect resource for succeeding in this complex discipline that has changed greatly in recent years. In Fundamentals of Project Management, management expert Joseph Heagney contains new information on topics including: Clarify project goals and objectives Develop a work breakdown in structure Create a project risk plan Produce a realistic schedule Manage change requests Control and evaluate progress at every Fully updated in accordance with the latest version of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), this all-encompassing book contains expanded coverage on areas such as estimating, stakeholder management, procurement management, creating a communication plan, project closure, PMP certification requirements and more. Full of tools, techniques, examples, and instructive exercises, Fundamentals of Project Management will refresh your knowledge and equip you with the proper skills to succeed. Boasting sales of more than 200,000 copies, Fundamentals of Project Management has helped generations of project managers navigate the ins and outs of every aspect of this complex discipline. But much has changed in recent years. Fully updated in accordance with the latest version of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), the fifth edition of this classic text remains the perfect introduction to the subject, showing readers how to: Clarify project goals and objectives Develop a work breakdown structure Create a project risk plan Produce a realistic schedule Manage change requests Control and evaluate progress at every stage Lead the project team The book contains new information and expanded coverage on topics including estimating; stakeholder management; procurement management; creating a communication plan; project closure; requirements for PMP certification; and much more. Chock full of tools, techniques, examples, and instructive exercises, this up-to-the-minute guide will help you plan and execute projects on time, on budget-and with maximum efficiency Cover Contents Figure List Preface to the Fifth Edition CHAPTER 1 An Overview of Project Management CHAPTER 2 The Role of the Project Manager CHAPTER 3 Planning the Project CHAPTER 4 Incorporating Stakeholder Management in the Project Planning Process CHAPTER 5 Developing a Mission, Vision, Goals, and Objectives for the Project CHAPTER 6 Creating the Project Risk and Communication Plans CHAPTER 7 Using the Work Breakdown Structure to Plan a Project CHAPTER 8 Scheduling Project Work CHAPTER 9 Producing a Workable Schedule CHAPTER 10 Project Control and Evaluation CHAPTER 11 The Change Control Process CHAPTER 12 Project Control Using Earned Value Analysis CHAPTER 13 Managing the Project Team CHAPTER 14 The Project Manager as Leader CHAPTER 15 Closing the Project CHAPTER 16 How to Make Project Management Work in Your Company Acknowledgments Answers to Exercises About the Authors Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Free Sample Chapter from Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers About Amacom Fundamentals of Project Management has helped generations of project managers navigate the ins and outs of every aspect of this complex discipline. But much has changed in recent years. Fully updated in accordance with the latest version of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(R)), the fifth edition of this classic text remains the perfect introduction to the subject. The book contains new information and expanded coverage on topics including estimating; stakeholder management; procurement management; creating a communication plan; project closure; requirements for PMP certification; and much more. Chock full of tools, techniques, examples, and instructive exercises, this up-to-the-minute guide will help you plan and execute projects on time, on budget--and with maximum efficiency This book provides an introduction to project management. It shows readers how to: clarify project goals and objectives; develop a work breakdown structure; create a project risk plan; produce a realistic schedule; manage change requests; control and evaluate progress at every stage; and lead the project team Discover timeless insights that will help any project manager plan and execute even the most complex projects on time, on budget, and with maximum efficiency.