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Project Management Absolute Beginner's Guide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780137646951)
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xSucceed as a project manager, even if you've never run a project before! This book is the fastest way to master every project management task, from upfront budgeting and scheduling through execution, managing teams through closing projects, and learning from experience. Updated with more insights from the front lines, including agile approaches, dealing with security and privacy priorities, and leading remote/virtual teams, along with the latest on Microsoft Project and PMI standards and certifications and a special bonus chapter on preparing for the new PMP certification. This book will show you exactly how to get the job done, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Project management has never, ever been this simple! This is today's best beginner's guide to modern project management--simple, practical instructions for succeeding with every task you'll need to perform! * Master the key skills and qualities every project manager needs
* Learn how to lead projects, not just "manage" them
* Avoid 15 most common mistakes new project managers make
* Learn from troubled, successful, and "recovered" projects
* Apply agile, hybrid, and traditional project management approaches
* Learn the differences between a project manager, Scrum master, and product owner
* Learn how DevOps and DevSecOps impact the project manager
* Set the stage for success by effectively defining your project
* Build a usable project plan and an accurate work breakdown structure (WBS)
* Create budgets and schedules that help you manage risk
* Use powerful control and reporting techniques, including earned value management
* Smoothly manage project changes, issues, risks, deliverables, and quality
* Manage project communications and stakeholder expectations
* Organize and lead high-performance project teams
* Manage cross-functional, cross-cultural, and virtual projects
* Get started with agile and "critical chain" project management
* Gain key insights that will accelerate your learning curve
* Learn how to respond to real-life situations, not just what they teach you in school
Author: Greg Horine
ISBN-10: 013764695X
ISBN-13: 9780137646951
Publisher: Que
Language: English
Published: 03/31/2022
Pages: 464
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.16h x 7.07w x 0.90d
* Learn how to lead projects, not just "manage" them
* Avoid 15 most common mistakes new project managers make
* Learn from troubled, successful, and "recovered" projects
* Apply agile, hybrid, and traditional project management approaches
* Learn the differences between a project manager, Scrum master, and product owner
* Learn how DevOps and DevSecOps impact the project manager
* Set the stage for success by effectively defining your project
* Build a usable project plan and an accurate work breakdown structure (WBS)
* Create budgets and schedules that help you manage risk
* Use powerful control and reporting techniques, including earned value management
* Smoothly manage project changes, issues, risks, deliverables, and quality
* Manage project communications and stakeholder expectations
* Organize and lead high-performance project teams
* Manage cross-functional, cross-cultural, and virtual projects
* Get started with agile and "critical chain" project management
* Gain key insights that will accelerate your learning curve
* Learn how to respond to real-life situations, not just what they teach you in school
Author: Greg Horine
ISBN-10: 013764695X
ISBN-13: 9780137646951
Publisher: Que
Language: English
Published: 03/31/2022
Pages: 464
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.16h x 7.07w x 0.90d
By Greg Horine
xGregory M. Horine is a certified (PMP, Certified Scrum Master, Six Sigma Green Belt) business technology and IT project management professional with a track record of successful results using servant leadership principles and a focused customer orientation. He has been consistently recognized for excellence in people management, leadership maturity, communication skills, problem-solving skills, and establishing long-term client relationships. Primary areas of expertise and strength include the following: * Project management and leadership
* Complete project life-cycle experience across multiple industries
* Agile, waterfall, and hybrid application development
* Package implementation and integration
* Enterprise solution development
* Application release management
* Application development team management
* Project and portfolio management tools
* Data analysis and transformation
* Business process analysis and improvement
* Testing, quality, and risk management
In addition, Mr. Horine holds a master's degree in computer science from Ball State University and a bachelor's degree in both marketing and computer science from Anderson College (Anderson, Indiana). Through his servant leadership approach, Mr. Horine has established a track record of empowering his teammates, improving project communications, overcoming technical and political obstacles, and successfully completing projects that meet the targeted objectives. Mr. Horine is grateful for the guidance and the opportunities that he has received from many mentors throughout his career. Their patience and influence has helped form a rewarding career marked by continuous learning and improvement.
* Complete project life-cycle experience across multiple industries
* Agile, waterfall, and hybrid application development
* Package implementation and integration
* Enterprise solution development
* Application release management
* Application development team management
* Project and portfolio management tools
* Data analysis and transformation
* Business process analysis and improvement
* Testing, quality, and risk management
In addition, Mr. Horine holds a master's degree in computer science from Ball State University and a bachelor's degree in both marketing and computer science from Anderson College (Anderson, Indiana). Through his servant leadership approach, Mr. Horine has established a track record of empowering his teammates, improving project communications, overcoming technical and political obstacles, and successfully completing projects that meet the targeted objectives. Mr. Horine is grateful for the guidance and the opportunities that he has received from many mentors throughout his career. Their patience and influence has helped form a rewarding career marked by continuous learning and improvement.
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