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On time, on budget, within scope. You’ll get them there. In today’s competitive business environment, a prime ingredient to scalability, predictability, and consistency is having a proven method for getting things done. Project management delivers results that organizations of every size and industry need. Trainer and strategic global advisor Wes Balakian has created highly effective two-day, one-day, and half-day workshops that take the guesswork out of project management training. Hit the ground running with complete programs and all the materials you’ll need to deliver them. With the right tools, your engaging, interactive sessions will help participants practice key concepts in a g...
Get an inside look at how successful project managers build their e-business skills. In this book, three e-business experts capture years of experience into this easy-to-follow reference. Deliberately focusing on e-business project management, integration, application, risk management, security and many of the soft skills not often evident in e-business management. The authors share with you proven architectural patterns that can help get you up and running quickly, while at the same time reducing your risks. Because today's economy demands that e-business initiatives emphasize profitability and return on investment, the authors also offer guidance on methods to minimize cost, yet ensure qua...
Your Hands-On, "In-the-Trenches" Guide to Successfully Leading AgileProjectsAgile methods promise to infuse development with unprecedented flexibility, speed, and valueand these promises are attracting IT organizations worldwide. However, agile methods often fail to clearly define the manager s role, and many managers have been reluctant to buy in. Now, expert project manager Sanjiv Augustine introduces agility "from the manager s point of view, offering a proven management framework that addresses everything from team building to project control. Augustine bridges the disconnect between the assumptions and techniques of traditional and agile management, demonstrating why agility is better a...
Please note - there is now a second edition of this book available, with the ISBN of 0321658396. “Jim Highsmith is one of a few modern writers who are helping us understand the new nature of work in the knowledge economy.” —Rob Austin, Assistant Professor, Harvard Business School “This is the project management book we’ve all been waiting for—the book that effectively combines Agile methods and rigorous project management. Not only does this book help us make sense of project management in this current world of iterative, incremental Agile methods, but it’s an all-around good read!” —Lynne Ellen, Sr. VP & CIO, DTE Energy “Finally a book that reconciles the passion of the ...
Today’s new breed, eXtreme projects are different. They feature high speed, high change, high complexity, high risk, and high stress. While traditional projects follow the classic model of ready, aim, fire, eXtreme project managers succeed by shooting the gun and then redirecting the bullet while not loosing sight of their moving target. eXtreme Project Management provides a practical guide for leaders working under high risk and high pressure while producing the desired bottom-line results. Based on Doug DeCarlo’s extensive experience in working with more than 250 project teams, his eXtreme project management model is built around an integrated set of principles, values, skills, tools, and practices proven to consistently work under conditions of rapid change and uncertainty. eXtreme project management is based on the premise that you don’t manage the unknown the same way you manage the known. It’s a people-centric approach to high performance that makes quality of life a fundamental part of the project venture.
The Ultimate PMP Exam Prep Guide will provide the reader with essential knowledge required to prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam. The information discussed in this guide is based on the latest edition of the PMBOK Guide (Fourth Edition) from Project Management Institute. This book has been prepared using adult learning conventions by experienced project managers. It is based on a classroom methodology that has yielded a 99 percent pass rate for the certification examination. This is the ultimate tool for PMP exam preparation.
Harnessing the Power of Project Management shows what you can do today to make your team, division, or company exponentially more successful at what it already does well. Whether you are CEO, manager, team leader, or team member, getting the most from your people and giving the most to your customers mean perfecting your method of project management. Harnessing the Power of Project Management is equal parts sales tool, operations and leadership manual, delivery program, and proven methodology, designed for easy access to the information you need. It delineates how you and your organization can take advantage of effective project management to grow in today's ever-changing business environment. Whether your organization is for-profit, not-for-profit, or a government agency, pinpointing and capitalizing on its unique strengths are the keys to success. With real-life examples from numerous organizations, including Fortune 50 companies and small firms, this book guides you in generat