Table of Contents

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Publisher's Note

Dedication

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Introduction

Chapter 1: Project Foundation

Defining a Project

Defining Project Management

Identifying Project Management Skills

Understanding Organizational Structures

Understanding the Project Environment

Understanding Project Life Cycles and Project Management Processes

Recognizing Professional and Social Responsibility

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 2: Initiating the Project

Understanding the Project Management Knowledge Areas

Performing a Project Assessment

Defining the High-Level Project Scope

Identifying High-Level Risks, Assumptions, and Constraints

Developing the Project Charter

Obtaining Project Charter Approval

Performing Key Shareholder Analysis

Bringing the Processes Together

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 3: Planning the Project

Assessing the Requirements

Creating the Work Breakdown Structure

Developing a Cost Management Plan

Developing a Project Schedule

Developing a Human Resource Plan

Developing a Communications Management Plan

Developing a Procurement Management Plan

Developing a Quality Management Plan

Developing a Change Management Plan

Developing a Risk Management Plan

Obtaining Project Management Plan Approval

Conducting a Kickoff Meeting

Bringing the Processes Together

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 4: Executing the Project

Obtaining and Managing Resources

Maximizing Team Performance

Executing the Project Management Plan

Implementing Approved Changes

Implementing the Quality Management Plan

Implementing the Risk Management Plan

Bringing the Processes Together

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Controlling the Project

Measuring Project Performance

Managing Changes to the Project Scope, Schedule, and Costs

Ensuring Adherence to Quality Standards

Updating the Risk Register

Assessing Corrective Actions

Communicating Project Status

Bringing the Processes Together

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 6: Closing the Project

Obtaining Final Acceptance

Transferring Ownership

Obtaining Financial, Legal, and Administrative Closure

Distributing the Final Project Report

Collating Lessons Learned

Archiving Project Documents

Measuring Customer Satisfaction

Bringing the Processes Together

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Appendix: About the Companion CD

What You’ll Find on the CD

System Requirements

Using the CD

Troubleshooting

Glossary

Index

End-User License Agreement

Back Insert

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