The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management: The Comprehensive, Easy-to-Read Handbook for Beginners and Pros (Fast Forward MBA Series)

The all-inclusive guide to exceptional project management that is trusted by hundreds of thousands of readers--now updated and revised The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management : The Comprehensive, Easy to Read Handbook for Beginners and Pros, 6th Edition is a comprehensive guide to real-world project management methods, tools, and techniques. Practical, easy-to-use, and deeply thorough, this book gives you the answers you need now. You'll find cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of one of the field's leading experts, delivered in short, lively segments that address common management issues. Brief descriptions of important concepts, tips on real-world applications, and compact case studies illustrate the most sought-after skills and pitfalls you should watch out for. This sixth edition now includes: A brand-new chapter on project quality A new chapter on managing media, entertainment, and creative projects A new chapter on the project manager’s #1 priority: leadership A new chapter with the most current practices in Change Management Current PMP certification study tips Readers of The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management also receive access to new video resources available at the author’s website. The book teaches readers how to manage and deliver projects on-time and on-budget by applying the practical strategies and concrete solutions found within. Whether the challenge is finding the right project sponsor, clarifying project objectives, or setting realistic schedules and budget projections, The F ast Forward MBA in Project Management shows you what you need to know, the best way to do it, and what to watch out for along the way. "For any professional responsible for coordinating projects among different departments, executive levels, or projects with technical complexity, this book clearly explains how to manage and deliver projects on time and on budget. From finding the right sponsor to clarifying objectives to setting a realistic schedule and budget projections, this book will help everyone better manage the relationships and processes needed to be a successful project manager. The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management has already helped hundreds of thousands of aspiring and experienced project managers reach their goals. But the Project Management Institute is updating its exam and its Project Management Body of Knowledge, so this sixth edition has been updated and revised as well, including its PMP certification study tips"-- Provided by publisher