Book description
If it's essential to project management... it's in here!The first edition of The Project Management Answer Book addressed all the key principles of project management that every project manager needs to know. With a new chapter on scrum agile, updates throughout, and many new PMP® test tips, this new edition builds on that solid foundation.
The structure of this update maps closely to the PMBOK® Guide, Fifth Edition, and is designed to assist anyone studying for the PMP® and other certification exams. Helpful sections cover:
• Networking and social media tips for PMs, including the best professional organizations, virtual groups, and podcast resources
• The formulas PMs need to know, plus a template to help certification candidates prepare and self-test for their exams
• Quick study sheet for the processes covered on the PMP® exam
• Key changes in PMBOK® Guide, Fifth Edition, for readers familiar with earlier versions who want “the skinny” on the new version.
PMs at every level will find real gold in the information nuggets provided in this new edition. Those new to project management will find the comprehensive coverage and the depth of the answers especially valuable, and will like the easy-to-read style and Q&A format. For experienced managers looking for new tools and skills to help them pass their PMP® or other certification exams, this is a must-have resource.
Table of contents
- About the Author
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1: Project Management Basics
- Chapter 2: Integration Management
- Chapter 3: Project Planning Essentials
- Chapter 4: From Requirements to Scope to the Work Breakdown Structure
- Chapter 5: Time Management: Estimating and Coming in on Schedule
- Chapter 6: Cost Management: Controlling Costs and Coming in on Budget
- Chapter 7: Building-in Quality
- Chapter 8: Controlling Risks on Your Projects
- Chapter 9: Procurement and Contracts
- Chapter 10: Ethical Considerations Project Managers Face on the Job
- Chapter 11: Communication Skills for Project Managers
- Chapter 12: Managing Your Human Resources
- Chapter 13: Stakeholder Management: Strategizing Customer Satisfaction
- Chapter 14: Scrum Agile: The New Wave in Project Management
- Chapter 15: How to Become PMP® Certified
- Final Words
- Appendix A: Study Sheets for the Processes Covered on the PMP® Exam
- Appendix B: Networking Tips and Social Media for PMs
- Appendix C: Key Formulas PMs Need to Know for the Certification Exams
- Appendix D: Changes in the PMBOK® Guide, Fifth Edition
- Appendix E: Fill-in-the-Blanks Chart for ITTOs
- Bibliography
- Index
Product information
- Title: The Project Management Answer Book, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2014
- Publisher(s): Berrett-Koehler Publishers
- ISBN: 9781567264678
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