An informative introduction for those considering a career in project management
Project Management JumpStart offers a clear, practical introduction to the complex world of project management, with an entertaining approach based on real-world application. Fully revised to align with a Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge -PMBOK Guide©, 6th edition, this book provides an overview of the field followed by an exploration of current best practices. The practical focus facilitates retention by directly linking critical concepts to your everyday work, while the close adherence to PMBOK guidelines makes this book the perfect starting point for those considering certification to earn either PMP or CompTIA Project+ credentials.
Project management is a top-five, in-demand skill in today's workplace, and the demand has spread far beyond IT to encompass nearly every industry; any organization that produces goods or services, whether for profit or not, has a vested interest in ensuring that projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the satisfaction of the client-this is the heart of the project management function. Let Kim Heldman, bestselling author of PMP Study Guide and CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, walk you through the basic principles and practices to help you build a strong foundation for further training.
- Understand current project management methods and practices
- Explore project management from a practical perspective
- Delve into illustrative examples that clarify complex issues
- Test your understanding with challenging study questions
Trillions of dollars are invested in various projects around the world each year, and companies have learned that investing in qualified project management professionals pays off in every aspect of the operation. If you're considering a career in project management, Project Management JumpStart provides an excellent introduction to the field and clear direction for your next steps.
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Kim Heldman, MBA, PMP, is Senior Manager Information Technology/Chief Information Officer, for the Regional Transportation District in Denver, Colorado. Kim is the author of several books on project management including the bestselling PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, 9th Edition. You can visit Kim's website at www.kimheldman.com.
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"This was a required text for my capstone course in my B.S. of Nursing program. I found this book easy to read. The concepts were easy to apply to the project I designed and managed." Amazon Customer, Project Management JumpStart, 3rd Edition
The revised guide for anyone considering a career in project management
This fourth edition of Project Management JumpStart contains a wealth of updated project management methods and practices as well as fresh examples and study questions. It is updated to align with a Guide to the Project Management Body of KnowledgePMBOK® Guide, 6th edition. Comprehensive in scope, the book covers topics including project management principles, Project Management Institute's (PMI) project management standards, practical application of project management for the work place, defining project goals, creating project schedules and budgets, and more. The text is the ideal introduction for anyone considering certification to earn either PMP or CompTIA Project+ credentials.
Thoroughly revised and updated, the fourth edition of Project Management JumpStart offers a guide to:
- Understanding the basics of the growing career field of project management
- The most current principles and practices in project management
- Clarifying the complex issues associated with project management
- A guide for creating project schedules and budgets
- Ideas for monitoring project progress and taking corrective action
- Tips for communicating and negotiating effectively
- Information for documenting the project clearly and professionally
For further study, we recommend CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition (978-1-119-28052-1) and PMP Study Guide, 9th Edition (978-1-119-42090-3)
Inhalt
Introduction xiii
Chapter 1 Building the Foundation 1
The Project Management Journey 2
Is It a Project? 3
Where Are We Going? 4
A Bird's-Eye View 5
Know the Structure of Your Organization 8
Benefiting from Project Management Practices 14
Tools of the Trade 16
Understanding Project Processes 18
Twenty-first Century Project Management 23
What's Old Is New Again 24
Constraints 24
Where Do You Go from Here? 27
Becoming PMP® Certified 28
Certifying with CompTIA®'s Project+ 29
Formal Education Programs 29
Terms to Know 30
Review Questions 31
Chapter 2 Developing Project Management Skills 33
A Little Bit of Everything 34
Communication Is the Key 35
Organizing Techniques 35
General Management Skills 42
People Management Skills 43
Communicating Your Style 44
Exchanging Information 45
Active Listening 49
How Many Connections Are There? 51
Ten Tips for Communicating Effectively 52
Terms to Know 53
Review Questions 54
Chapter 3 Initiating the Project 55
Selecting Projects for Success 56
How Projects Come About 57
Project GeneratorsNeeds and Demands 58
Project Requests 59
Business Case 62
Selecting and Prioritizing Projects 64
Feasibility Study 70
Meeting the Stakeholders 71
Working with the Project Sponsor 71
Documenting Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities 73
Competing Needs of Stakeholders 75
Creating the Project Charter 76
Purposes for the Charter 76
Essential Elements of a Project Charter 78
Holding the Project Kickoff Meeting 81
Creating the Agenda 82
Terms to Know 83
Review Questions 84
Chapter 4 Defining the Project Goals 85
Agreeing on the Deliverables 86
Goals and Objectives 86
Deliverables 89
Discovering Requirements 90
The Role of the Business Analyst 91
Requirements-Gathering Process 92
Critical Success Factors 94
Identifying Assumptions and Constraints 96
Defining Assumptions 97
Defining Constraints 98
Creating the Project Scope Statement 99
Contents of the Project Scope Statement 100
Obtaining Sign-off 102
Creating the Project Scope Management Plan 103
Creating the Communications Plan 103
Terms to Know 105
Review Questions 106
Chapter 5 Breaking Down the Project Activities 107
Constructing the Work Breakdown Structure 108
Organizing the WBS Levels 109
Work Packages 111
Identification Codes 112
Outline View 113
Defining Tasks and Activities 114
Managing the Work 114
Activity Sequencing 116
Determining Milestones 117
Constructing the Responsibility Assignment Matrix 118
Estimating Activity Durations 120
Expert Judgment 120
Parametric Estimating 120
Establishing Dependencies 121
Constructing a Network Diagram 122
Precedence Diagramming 123
Activity on Node 124
Diagramming Method of Choice 124
Terms to Know 124
Review Questions 125
Chapter 6 Planning and Acquiring Resources 127
Planning the Project Team 128
Skills Assessment 129
Deciding Who's N…