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The all-inclusive guide to exceptional project management that is trusted by hundreds of thousands of readers-now updated and revised


The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management: The Comprehensive, Easy to Read Handbook for Beginners and Pros, 6th Edition is a comprehensive guide to real-world project management methods, tools, and techniques. Practical, easy-to-use, and deeply thorough, this book gives you the answers you need now. You'll find cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of one of the field's leading experts, delivered in short, lively segments that address common management issues. Brief descriptions of important concepts, tips on real-world applications, and compact case studies illustrate the most sought-after skills and pitfalls you should watch out for. This sixth edition now includes:?





A brand-new chapter on project quality

A new chapter on managing media, entertainment, and creative projects

A new chapter on the project manager's #1 priority: leadership

A new chapter with the most current practices in Change Management

Current PMP certification study tips



Readers of The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management also receive access to new video resources available at the author's website.


The book teaches readers how to manage and deliver projects on-time and on-budget by applying the practical strategies and concrete solutions found within. Whether the challenge is finding the right project sponsor, clarifying project objectives, or setting realistic schedules and budget projections, The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management shows you what you need to know, the best way to do it, and what to watch out for along the way.

The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, Sixth Edition - The Comprehensive, Easy to Read Handbook for Beginners and Pros

Acknowledgments





About the Author





Preface





Part 1: Introduction





Chapter 1: Project Management: A Platform for Innovation





Chapter 2: Project Leadership: People Before Process





Chapter 3: Foundation Principles of Project Management





Chapter 4: Agile and Waterfall: Choose a Development Process





Part 2: Defining the Project





Chapter 5: Project Initiation: Turn a Problem or Opportunity into a Business Case





Chapter 6: Engage Your Stakeholders and Win Their Cooperation





Chapter 7: Write the Rules: Manage Expectations and Define Success





Part 3: The Planning Process





Chapter 8: Risk Management: Minimize the Threats to Your Project





Chapter 9: A Work Breakdown Structure Makes a Project Manageable





Chapter 10: Realistic Scheduling





Chapter 11: Manage Agile Development with Scrum





Chapter 12: The Art and Science of Accurate Estimating





Chapter 13: Balance the Trade-Off Between Cost, Schedule, and Scope





Chapter 14: Manage Media and Entertainment Projects: Insights from Creative Projects





Part 4: Controlling the Project





Chapter 15: Build a High-Performance Project Team





Chapter 16: Communicate with Project Stakeholders





Chapter 17: Change Management: Engage Your Stakeholders to Maximize Value





Chapter 18: Control Scope to Deliver Value





Chapter 19: Measure Progress





Chapter 20: Solve Common Project Problems





Part 5: Advancing Your Practice of Project Management





Chapter 21: Enterprise Project Management: Align Projects with Strategy





Chapter 22: Requirements: Describe the Solution Target





Chapter 23: Use the Quality Discipline to Hit the Target





Chapter 24: Pass the PMP Exam





Appendix A: The Detailed Planning Model





Appendix B: Forms Available Online





Notes





Index