Project management Books

Book SynopsisPaul J Fielding (Ph.D.) is a business consultant specializing in developing project management systems, business operations and quality systems for his clients. He has received international awards and recognition (including the Deming Award), and has worked across many industries, technologies, and cultures, from large institutions to start-ups and non-profits. He has developed a worldwide reputation for developing quality project management systems, international business operations, creating game-changing process innovations and quality improvement processes. He currently operates out of Portland, ME; Dallas, TX; and NYC.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Project success is more than just one thing; Chapter - 02: The accidental project manager – What is this going to take?; Chapter - 03: Where does a project manager fit in the organization? The role of the PMO; Chapter - 04: Project governance; Chapter - 05: Project scope – Defining it, managing it, changing it and avoiding creep; Chapter - 06: The project quality plan; Chapter - 07: Different types of project lifecycle models; Chapter - 08: Planning the project – Schedule management (time management); Chapter - 09: The project staffing plan; Chapter - 10: Design and configuration management; Chapter - 11: Cost planning and cost management; Chapter - 12: The project’s supply chain plan; Chapter - 13: Project execution – Tracking, updating, reporting and acceptance; Chapter - 14: Evaluation, lessons learnt and improving the next project

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Table of ContentsPart I: What Is Agile Consulting Chapter 1: The Agile Consultant Chapter 2: Agile Evolution: More than Methodology Chapter 3: The EVOLVE Framework for Agile Evolution Part II: The EVOLVE Agile Consulting Framework Chapter 4: Explore and Engage Chapter 5: Visualize Success Chapter 6: Observe and Plan Chapter 7: Lead Teams to Agility Chapter 8: Visible Results Chapter 9: Evolve the Enterprise Part III: Engaging at Enterprise Level Chapter 10: Agile Strategy Chapter 11: The Leadership Commitment< Chapter 12: The Agile Enterprise Chapter 13: The Agile Consulting Model Part IV: Running the Agile Consulting Practice Chapter 14: The Agile Consulting Skill Set Chapter 15: Agile Domain Expertise Chapter 16: Conclusion: Towards the Agile Enterprise Chapter 17: Appendix: The Roots of Agile: History and Background Chapter 18: Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis resource discusses the management of complex technical projects through systems engineering. Written for a wide spectrum of readers, from novices to experienced practitioners, it explores solutions for delivering projects on time and within budget, avoiding the failures and inefficiencies of past efforts. It provides a framework that encapsulates all areas of systems engineering, showing where the multitude of systems engineering activities fit within the overall effort. The top-down approach introduces the reader to the philosophical aspects of this discipline, and offers an understanding of a plethora of important terms, standards and practices that have been developed independently. Moreover, the authors present key systems engineering issues in a manner that seeks to promote individual thinking and unique approaches to the various projects encountered in the field.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Systems Engineering. Conceptual Design. Preliminary Design. Detailed Design and Development. Systems Engineering Management. Systems Engineering Management Tools. Systems Engineering Process Tools. Related Disciplines.

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Book SynopsisThe Standard for Business Analysis is a new PMI foundational standard, developed as a basis for business anal-ysis for portfolio, program, and project management. This standard illustrates how project management processes and business analysis processes are complementary activities, where the primary focus of project management processes is the project and the primary focus of business analysis process-es is the product. This is a process-based standard, aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) sixth edition, and to be used as a standard framework contributing to the business analysis body of knowledge.

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Book SynopsisAgile Practice Guide has been developed as a resource to understand, evaluate, and use agile and hybrid agile approaches. This practice guide provides guidance on when, where, and how to apply agile approaches and provides practical tools for practitioners and organizations wanting to increase agility. This practice guide is aligned with other PMI standards, including A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) sixth edition, and was devel-oped as the result of collaboration between the Project Man-agement Institute and the Agile Alliance.

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Book SynopsisAgile Practice Guide has been developed as a resource to understand, evaluate, and use agile and hybrid agile approaches. This practice guide provides guidance on when, where, and how to apply agile approaches and provides practical tools for practitioners and organizations wanting to increase agility. This practice guide is aligned with other PMI standards, including A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) sixth edition, and was devel-oped as the result of collaboration between the Project Man-agement Institute and the Agile Alliance.

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Book SynopsisTHE ULTIMATE BEGINNER''S GUIDE TO LEARNING PROJECT MANAGEMENT ? INCLUDES A COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE LIBRARY OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS! Project management is how things in the world get done.Whether you?re launching a rocket or planning a birthday party, project management skills are critical for ensuring that everything goes off without a hitch.Now more than ever, organizations are looking for flexible, profitable, and efficient ways to achieve their goals, and effective project management is the answer. Not only is it an in-demand skill in nearly every industry, but it?s also one of the most transferable skills you can acquire.In Project Management QuickStart Guide, author, speaker, trainer, and project management expert Chris Croft draws on his 30+ years of experience to deliver a comprehensive guide for would-be project managers, experienced project planners, and everyone in between.As one of the UK?s leading business, project management, and leadership trainers Chris knows how break down the sometimes-complex world of project management into actionable and easy-to-digest concepts. Insights from his dozens of courses that have reached over ten million students across the globe can be found within Project Management QuickStart Guide.It doesn?t matter if you are a reluctant project manager hesitant to step into the role, a manager with a new set of responsibilities, or a business owner looking to grow your business?you can learn and implement world-class project management skills to achieve your goals! Project Management QuickStart Guide is Perfect for: - Entrepreneurs, managers, or business owners who want a systematized way to achieve their business goals on time and under budget - New or experienced project managers who want to hone their craft with expert guidance - Jobseekers looking to supercharge their resumes and increase their value in the labor marketplace - Students preparing for a career in the business world - Anyone who wants to break down complex projects into manageable tasks, better manage resources, and maximize their time management skills! Project Management QuickStart Guide Explains: - How to use modern project management principles to tackle any project, no matter its level of complexity - How savvy project managers set themselves up for success from the very beginning to stay organized and stay on track - How to use deceptively simple project management tools and methods to lead your team and crush your goals - all while keeping spending in check - How to use careful planning and project management best practices to spot and minimize risks while avoiding the common pitfalls that sink projects You Will Learn: - Planning From the Very Beginning ? Start, plan, and execute projects of varying complexity - How Projects Work ? How to keep projects on track to deliver on time and under budget - Using Project Management Tools ? How to use tools like Gantt charts (without special software) - How to Minimize Project Risks ? How to spot and eliminate risks or change course as needed - Project Management Fundamentals ? Managing resources, leading a team, mistakes to avoid, and more *LIFETIME ACCESS TO FREE PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIGITAL ASSETS!* Project Management QuickStart Guide comes with free lifetime access to a comprehensive library of tools and templates to help you on your project management path.

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Book SynopsisYou think agile techniques might be for you, but your projects and organization are unique. An "out-of-the-box" agile approach won't work. Instead, unite agile and lean principles for your project. See how to design a custom approach, reap the benefits of collaboration, and deliver value. For project managers who want to use agile techniques, managers who want to start, and technical leaders who want to know more and succeed, this book is your first step toward agile project success. You've tried to use an off-the-shelf approach to agile techniques, and it's not working. Instead of a standard method or framework, work from agile and lean principles to design your own agile approach in a way that works for you. Build collaborative, cross-functional teams. See how small batch sizes and frequent delivery create an environment of trust and transparency between the team, management, and customers. Learn about the interpersonal skills that help agile teams work together so well. In addition to seeing work and knowing what "done" means, you'll see examples of many possible team-based measurements. Look at tools you can use for status reporting, and how to use those measurements to help your managers understand what agile techniques buy them. Recognize the traps that prevent agile principles from working in too many organizations, and what to do about those traps. Use agile techniques for workgroups, and see what managers can do to create and nurture an agile culture. You might be surprised at how few meetings and rituals you need to still work in an agile way. Johanna's signature frankness and humor will get you on the right track to design your agile project to succeed. What You Need: No technical expertise or experience needed, just a desire to know more about how you might use agile in your project.

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