The power of project management. Linking projects to performance ; What it means to be a project manager ; The rules of the project game ; The nine knowledge areas ; Starting off on the right foot -- The project definition phase. Identifying and analyzing stakeholders ; Scoping out project success ; Managing risks and constraints -- The project planning phase. The breakdown of work ; The network diagram ; Establishing the schedule of work ; Critical path and the schedule ; Budgeting and cost control options ; Building a winning project team ; Getting supplies, equipment, and more ; Getting the plan approved -- The execution phase. Getting started on the right track ; Leadership: providing direction ; Building an organization ; Establishing operating guidelines ; Making your communications count -- The controlling processes. Monitoring and controlling the plan ; Preparing operations for success ; Changes, changes, and more changes ; Quality: delivering the best ; Common project problems -- The close-out phase. Closing out the project ; The final evaluation -- Project organization and tools. The project management office (PMO) ; Software for all projects.
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