Fundamentals of project management /

Revised edition of the author's Fundamentals of project management, [2016]

Includes index.

An overview of project management
The role of the project manager
Planning the project
Incorporating stakeholder management in the project planning process
Developing a mission, vision, goals, and objectives for the project
Creating the project risk and communication plans
Using the work breakdown structure to plan a project
Scheduling project work
Producing a workable schedule
Project control and evaluation
The change control process
Project control using earned value analysis
Managing the project team
The project manager as leader
Closing the project
How to make project management work in your company

Fundamentals of Project Management has helped generations of project managers navigate the ins and outs of every aspect of this complex discipline. But much has changed in recent years. Fully updated in accordance with the latest version of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(R)), the fifth edition of this classic text remains the perfect introduction to the subject. The book contains new information and expanded coverage on topics including estimating; stakeholder management; procurement management; creating a communication plan; project closure; requirements for PMP certification; and much more. Chock full of tools, techniques, examples, and instructive exercises, this up-to-the-minute guide will help you plan and execute projects on time, on budget--and with maximum efficiency