Project Management &Leadership Skills for Engineering & Construction Projects

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Author : Nick Graham
Genre : Business & Economics

Summary : In today's time-pressured, cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. Project Management For Dummies shows business professionals what works and what doesn't by examining the field's best practices. You can learn how to organise, estimate, and schedule projects more efficiently. Discover how to manage deliverables, issue changes, assess risks, maintain communications, and live up to expectations by making the most of the latest technology and software and by avoiding common problems that can trip up even the best project managers. This adaptation includes: The latest methods to manage resources and stay on track and within budget Coverage for dealing with the pros and cons of virtual teams Tips and information on setting realistic expectations and meeting everyone’s needs Methods and strategies to get tasks done with minimal staff Tips and advice for motivating a project team The latest concepts and fundamentals behind best-practice project management techniques The mindset and skill set of today’s most effective project managers—what it really takes to guarantee a successful project Information on how to involve project audiences by conducting a Stakeholder Analysis Trends and tough project types Assessment tools to determine strengths and weaknesses for everything from choosing software to selecting a project team Tactics for team motivation and the hottest risk management strategies

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Author : Project Management Institute
Genre : Business & Economics

Summary : If you work hard to “Get It Done,” this book is for you. In this collection of articles from the Project Management Institute’s award-winning PM Network® magazine, practitioners from around the world share how they get things done—and how they take their careers to where they want to go. Their advice does not just center on the technical aspects of project management. The articles also cover leadership issues as well as strategic and business management—all three legs of the PMI Talent TriangleTM, a symbol for what employers are looking for when hiring project management talent. Within this book you will find inspiring stories that vividly demonstrate the value of your profession. If you are considering project management as a career, the close-up looks at the types of challenges project managers face every day will give you new perspectives.

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Author : Jason Westland
Genre : Business & Economics

Summary : Offering an in-depth suite of tools for managers to undertake projects successfully, this book reveals a complete methodology for the management of projects based on the principles set out by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

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Author : Jason Charvat
Genre : Business & Economics

Summary : Explore this comprehensive survey of the tools, tips, techniques, and tactics that project managers need to successfully complete their projects. Seasoned project management consultant Jay Charvat presents a detailed description of each methodology currently available, weighs the advantages and disadvantages of each, and provides a plan for implementation. He includes expert advice on putting the methodologies to use in both individual projects and across the organization and provides detailed guidance on maintenance and support. Buy it today!

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Author : Ralph L. Kliem
Genre : Technology & Engineering

Summary : This work introduces Practical Project Management Methodology (P2M2), an international joint venture developed by three experienced project managers the provide useful steps applicable throughout the life cycle of a variety of projects. It covers areas from leading, defining and planning to organizing, controlling and closing. The two disks include 21 prepared forms and 300 activities for use in Microsoft Excel and Project for Windows.

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Author : David Cleland
Genre : Technology & Engineering

Summary : The Latest Project Management Data at Your Fingertips Fully updated throughout, this hands-on guide gives you quick access to current information on project management concepts and practices. Project Manager's Portable Handbook. third edition, offers concise, practical details on the fundamental knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to manage projects. Written by world-renowned project management experts, this compact reference summarizes best practices for defining, designing, developing, and producing project results. Handy tables, charts, models, and callout boxes illustrate pertinent information in this essential on-the-job tool. Easy-to-Find Project Management Topics: The discipline of project management Project organizational chart Alternative project applications The strategic context of projects Project leadership Project initiation and execution Project planning and control The project culture Improving project management PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS: "It is perhaps the one book that best summarizes a complete knowledge set to be applied in successfully managing projects. It is the one book that project managers should not 'go to work' without." -- Ken Rose, Book Review Editor, Project Management Journal "Unique and invaluable...direct, summarized style...wealth of information...annotated bibliography...one book a project manager should not be without." -- PM Network

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Author : Stanley E. Portny
Genre : Business & Economics

Summary : Your go-to project management guide! Project managers are among the most sought-after people in today's business universe. Here's your one-stop guide to all the information and advice you need for masterful project management! Hone your skills in sizing, organizing, scheduling, and handling projects to help teams maximize their productivity as you make yourself indispensible. Whether you're new to project management or an experienced pro, this book has the resources you need to get the job done. 7 Books Inside... Project Management For Dummies Agile Project Management For Dummies Project Management Checklists For Dummies PMP Certification All-in-One For Dummies Scrum For Dummies Microsoft Project 2019 For Dummies Enterprise Agility For Dummies

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Author : Jeffrey P. Davidson
Genre : Industrial project management

Summary : Following the advice in this guide will not only help your get your project off on the right foot, but will also keep you and your team marching along to its successful conclusion. You'll learn how to put together the best team for the job, how to define your goals and motivate your teammates, how to monitor the teams progress and keep the project on track, and how to stay within budget and time constraints. The book also explains how to use charts and diagrams to detail and define various aspects of the project.

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Author : Jürg Kuster
Genre : Business & Economics

Summary : This practical handbook offers a comprehensive guide to efficient project management. It pursues a broad, well-structured approach, suitable for most projects, and allows newcomers, experienced project managers and decision-makers to find valuable input that matches their specific needs. The Project Management Compass guides readers through various sections of the book; templates and checklists offer additional support. The handbook’s innovative structure combines concepts from systems engineering, management psychology, and process dynamics. This international edition will allow to share the authors' experience gained in many years of project work and over 2,000 project management and leadership seminars conducted for BWI Management Education in Zurich, Switzerland. This is an excellent handbook for practical project management in today’s world. Prof. Dr. Heinz Schelle, Honorary Chairman of the GPM (German Project Management Association)The authors’ many years in practical experience in setting up, implementing and managing projects shines through in this book. The book also reflects the current trend towards increased social competence. I am therefore pleased to recommend this book as a basis for certification in project management. Dr. Hans Knöpfel, Honorary President of the SPM (Swiss Project Management Association)

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Author : Clark A. Campbell
Genre : Business & Economics

Summary : How to manage any project on just one piece of paper The New One-Page Project Manager demonstrates how to efficiently and effectively communicate essential elements of a project's status. The hands of a pocket watch reveal the time of day without following every spring, cog, and movement behind the face. Similarly, an OPPM template reduces any project—no matter how large or complicated—to a simple one-page document, perfect for communicating to upper management and other project stakeholders. Now in its Second Edition, this practical guide, currently saving time and effort in thousands of organizations worldwide, has itself been simplified, then refined and extended to include the innovative AgileOPPMTM. This Second Edition will include new material and updates including an introduction of the ground-breaking AgileOPPMTM and an overview of MyOPPMTM template builder, available on-line Includes references throughout the book to the affiliated sections in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Shows templates for the Project Management Office (PMO) This new and updated Second Edition will help you master the one-page approach to both traditional project management and Agile project management. (PMBOK is a registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)