Project Management for Dummies

By For Dummies

Book Overview

The bestselling 'bible' of project management In today's time-crunched, cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. So how can you juggle all the skills and responsibilities it takes to shine as a project management maven? Updated in a brand-new edition, Project Management For Dummies offers everything you need to successfully manage projects from start to finish--without ever dropping the ball. Written by a well-known project management expert, this hands-on guide takes the perplexity out of being a successful PM, laying out all the steps to take your organizational, planning, and execution skills to new heights. Whether it's managing distressed projects, embracing the use of social media to drive efficiency and improve socialization, or resolving conflicts that occur during a project, the soup-to-nuts guidance inside will help you wear your project management hat more prominently--and proudly. Get the latest in industry best practices reflecting PMBOK 6 Motivate any team to gain maximum productivity Execute projects on time and with maximum efficiency Prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam It's never been easier to execute projects on time, on budget, and with maximum efficiency.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1119348900
• ISBN13: 9781119348900
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Don’t walk under that ladder.

No book can be the end all be all on a subject, especially a subject like Project Management. If you have a fair idea of what project management is and want a fair overview, then this book can work for you. Even if you are in the field and just want a different perspective to chew on, this book can still work. It is full of the obvious, so most of the time you will say that it is obvious; however, occasionally, there is an obvious that you did not think of. Sometimes, looking at a book on a subject in a different way, you can obtain new insights. Remember, there are worlds outside the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge). If you thought the PM was the Prime Minister, then this book, even though it says for dummies, can be overwhelming in its detail. On the other hand, the examples (especially charts) were derived from some secret formula that was not revealed in the book. If you live and breathe projects, then this book may be too fundamental and disjointed. If you are going for your PMP (Project Management Professional) credentials, then again, this is not the book for you because that is not the purpose of the book. If you know the subject well, you may find the statements too simple and a little degrading. The bottom line is this is a good book for those who need it. However, there is room for Improvement.