Project management for dummies (2nd UK edition.)

Get projects done on time, on budget, and with maximumefficiency

In today′s time–pressured and cost–conscious global businessenvironment, reliable project management and competent delivery aremore important than ever. Increasingly, project management is beingseen as an essential management skill for all, as well as a careerchoice for many. This new UK edition of Project Management ForDummies quickly introduces you to the principles of successfulproject management with a clear and logical approach to help youdeliver your projects, not only successfully, but also more easily.Unique to the UK edition, you′ll find clear guidance on using thehighly logical product–based approach to project planning,along with advice on how to release the great power of thetechnique, not only for effective planning, but also for projectcontrol.

Updated with fresh content, tips, and tactics that covereverything you need to know from a project′s start to finish, thisaccessible guide takes you through every stage of projectmanagement. You′ll discover how to make project planning easier andmore effective, manage resources and stay on track within a budget.Then you′ll find help and advice to help you motivate and manageyour teams to help them perform at their best. To help you stay atthe leading edge, you′ll also find two new chapters in this editionexplaining project governance and the increasingly importantinternational standard ISO 21500. In short, this book will help youmaster a highly valuable skill for advancing your career.

• Provides clear descriptions of who should do what in a projectto prevent communication and control problems
• Presents the latest concepts in project managementtechniques
• Discusses how to keep risks under control during theproject
• Includes access to online project management templates andchecklists to aid in learning

If you′re a manager taking on a project for the first time or amore experienced project professional looking to get up to speed onthe latest thinking and techniques, Project Management ForDummies equips you for project management success.