Project Management For Dummies - UK - Softcover

Graham, Nick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1394201885 ISBN 13: 9781394201884

Publisher: For Dummies, 2023

Synopsis

Stay on track and within budget with this accessible guide to project planning

Project Management For Dummies guides you to a thorough understanding of how to successfully manage projects―and the people who work on them―even if you’re brand new to the project management field. You’ll learn the basic concepts, key tips and tricks for making things go smoothly, and updated information relevant to today’s UK business practices. Even if you aren’t entering a project management role, you’ll need to learn project planning skills to stay competitive in today’s employment market. Now revised with fresh content on everything from a project’s start to its finish, this friendly Dummies title will teach you to manage projects large and small.

• Learn the must-know concepts in project management
• Discover planning techniques that will enhance your effectiveness
• Manage projects with in-person or virtual teams
• Avoid common mistakes and know what to do when the unexpected happens

This guide is excellent for anyone in a project management role, students with an eye toward a career in project management, and anyone who needs to organize and complete large tasks.

About this title

About the Author

Nick Graham is an experienced project practitioner, trainer and author, with his clear explanations helped by also being a qualified teacher. His training work has taken him worldwide, and he has worked with the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Nick is also the author of Project Management Checklists For Dummies.

From the Back Cover

Deliver your projects successfully

Managing projects can be a daunting prospect! But the good news is that this book provides you with a clear but flexible structure for your projects, and also a range of powerful techniques that will make your life easier as you think your project through, plan it and then lead it through to successful delivery. Everything is clearly explained and assumes no prior knowledge. If you’re looking for solid help to do a great job and avoid the many pitfalls that lead to project problems, then Project Management For Dummies is for you.

Inside…

• Deciding if it’s really a project
• Writing a Business Case
• Creating achievable plans
• Leading diverse teams
• Controlling change and risk
• Tracking progress and quality
• Using technology to help

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1394201885
• ISBN 13: 9781394201884
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 448