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Informationen zum Autor ERIC VERZUH is President of The Versatile Company, a project management training and consulting firm based in Seattle, Washington. His company trains thousands of professionals every year in the fundamentals of successful project management. Verzuh is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute and the author of The Portable MBA in Project Management , published by Wiley. Contact him at www.VersatileCompany.com or e-mail him at EVerzuh@VersatileCompany.com. Klappentext The all-inclusive guide to exceptional project managementThe Fast Forward MBA in Project Management is the comprehensive guide to real-world project management methods, tools, and techniques. Practical, easy-to-use, and deeply thorough, this book gives you answers you need now. You'll find the 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 the pitfalls you should watch out for. This new fifth edition features new case studies, new information on engaging stakeholders, change management, new guidance on using Agile techniques, and new content that integrates current events and trends in the project management sphere.Project management is a complex role, with seemingly conflicting demands that must be coordinated into a single, overarching, executable strategy--all within certain time, resource, and budget constraints. This book shows you how to get it all together and get it done, with expert guidance every step of the way.* Navigate complex management issues effectively* Master key concepts and real-world applications* Learn from case studies of today's leading experts* Keep your project on track, on time, and on budgetFrom finding the right sponsor to clarifying objectives to setting a realistic schedule and budget projection, all across different departments, executive levels, or technical domains, project management incorporates a wide range of competencies. 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. Zusammenfassung The all-inclusive guide to exceptional project management The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management is the comprehensive guide to real-world project management methods, tools, and techniques. Practical, easy-to-use, and deeply thorough, this book gives you answers you need now. Inhaltsverzeichnis Forms Available Online xii Acknowledgments xiii About the Author xv Preface xvii Part 1 Introduction Chapter 1-Project Management: A Platform for Innovation 2 Introduction 2 Project Management is Keeping Pace with Global Change 4 Project Management is an Essential Leadership Skillset 5 Successful Projects Deliver Value 5 The Art and Science of Project Leadership 6 A Practical Checklist for Successful Projects: How This Book Will Help You 8 Beyond the Book: Tools for Application and Continuous Learning 11 End Point 13 Stellar Performer: OrthoSpot 14 Stellar Performer: PM4NGOs 15 Chapter 2-Foundation Principles of Project Management 17 Introduction 17 Projects Require Project Management 17 The Challenge of Managing Projects 19 The Evolution of a Discipline 20 The Definition of Success 24 Project Management Functions 26 Project Life Cycle 28 Organizing for Projects 31 Project Managers Are Leaders 35 End Point 36 Stellar Performer: Seattle Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center 37 Chapter 3-Build Great Products: Lessons from Agile, Lean S...
