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by Larry RICHMAN
Improving Your Project Management Skills, 2nd Edition
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Contents
Introduction to the Second Edition
Part 1: Project Management Foundations
Chapter 1. The Core Concepts
Project Management Vocabulary
Why Project Management?
Classic Functions of Project Management
Processes in the Life of a Project
Knowledge Areas
Part 2: Initiating
Chapter 2. Defining and Authorizing the Project
The Role of Stakeholders in the Authorization Process
The Business Case for Undertaking the Project
The Goal Breakdown Structure
Project Charter
Part 3: Planning
Chapter 3. Collecting Requirements and Defining Scope
The Five Processes of Project Scope Management
Collecting Requirements
Creating a Scope Statement
Example Scope Document
Chapter 4. Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
The Work Breakdown Structure Is an Outline
Considerations in Creating Work Breakdown Structures
The Work Breakdown Structure Is a Validation Tool
Work Breakdown Structures Are Flexible
Techniques in Creating Work Breakdown Structures
Verifying Scope
Controlling Scope
Chapter 5. Defining and Sequencing Activities
Defining Activities
Sequencing Activities Using Network Diagrams
Identifying Dependencies Between Activities
Defining Activity Relationships
Sample Network Diagram
Chapter 6. Estimating Activities
Using the Work Breakdown Structure
Steps in Estimating Activities
Estimating Methods
Guidelines for Estimating
Considering Risk in Estimating: Using Three-Point Estimates
Precision of Estimates
Duration-Based vs. Resource-Based Estimates
Building Contingency in Estimates
Improving Estimates over Time
Chapter 7. Scheduling Activities
Scheduling Activity Dates
Project Float
Accelerating Project Schedules
Chapter 8. Identifying Resources and Budgets
Identifying Resources
Balancing Resources
Creating a Project Budget
Chapter 9. Compiling the Major Components of a Project Plan
Project Charter
Project Scope Statement
Schedule Plan
Resource Utilization Plan
Budget Plan
Milestone Plan
Organization Plan
Risk Management Plan
Communication Plan
Part 4: Executing, Monitoring, and Controlling
Chapter 10. Executing Projects
Project Kick-Off Meeting
Project Control
Project Meetings
Project Control Process
Monitoring Project Work
Collecting Project Information
Schedule Importance
Labor Hours
Data Analysis
Change Control
Sources of Change
Chapter 11. Monitoring and Controlling Projects
Establishing a Project Baseline as a Control Point
Measuring Performance: Earned Value Analysis
Chapter 12. Leading and Directing Project Teams
Leading Others
Directing Others
Managing Others
Conducting Meetings
Interviewing Others
Chapter 13. Managing Risk
Identifying Risk
Assessing and Prioritizing Risk
Responding to Risk
Acting on the Response Plan
Part 5: Closing
Chapter 14. Closing a Project
Project Closure: The Final Process
Ensuring Project Requirements Are Met
How Projects Can End
Administrative Closure
Contractual Closure
Initiating Project Closure
Lessons Learned
Finance and Administration Records
Performance Reporting
Staff Release
Appendix A: Learning Resources
Appendix B: Glossary
Index
Footnotes
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Second Edition
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