{"product_id":"project-management-jumpstart-9781119472223","title":"Project Management JumpStart","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn informative introduction for those considering a career in project management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProject Management JumpStart\u003c\/i\u003e offers a clear, practical introduction to the complex world of project management, with an entertaining approach based on real-world application. Fully revised to align with \u003ci\u003ea Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK Guide, 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e edition\u003c\/i\u003e, this book provides an overview of the field followed by an exploration of current best practices. The practical focus facilitates retention by directly linking critical concepts to your everyday work, while the close adherence to PMBOK guidelines makes this book the perfect starting point for those considering certification to earn either PMP or CompTIA Project+ credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject management is a top-five, in-demand skill in today's workplace, and the demand has spread far beyond IT to encompass nearly every industry; any organization that produces goods or services, whether for p\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Building the Foundation 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Project Management Journey 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs It a Project? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Are We Going? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Bird’s-Eye View 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow the Structure of Your Organization 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefiting from Project Management Practices 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools of the Trade 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Project Processes 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwenty-first Century Project Management 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Old Is New Again 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstraints 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Do You Go from Here? 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming PMP\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Certified 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCertifying with CompTIA\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e’s Project+ 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormal Education Programs 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms to Know 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Developing Project Management Skills 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Little Bit of Everything 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication Is the Key 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Techniques 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Management Skills 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople Management Skills 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating Your Style 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExchanging Information 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive Listening 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Many Connections Are There? 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen Tips for Communicating Effectively 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms to Know 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Initiating the Project 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Projects for Success 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Projects Come About 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Generators—Needs and Demands 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Requests 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Case 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting and Prioritizing Projects 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeasibility Study 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Stakeholders 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with the Project Sponsor 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumenting Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompeting Needs of Stakeholders 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Project Charter 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurposes for the Charter 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEssential Elements of a Project Charter 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding the Project Kickoff Meeting 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Agenda 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms to Know 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Defining the Project Goals 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgreeing on the Deliverables 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoals and Objectives 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeliverables 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Requirements 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of the Business Analyst 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequirements-Gathering Process 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritical Success Factors 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Assumptions and Constraints 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Assumptions 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Constraints 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Project Scope Statement 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents of the Project Scope Statement 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining Sign-off 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Project Scope Management Plan 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Communications Plan 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms to Know 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Breaking Down the Project Activities 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstructing the Work Breakdown Structure 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing the WBS Levels 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork Packages 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentification Codes 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutline View 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Tasks and Activities 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the Work 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivity Sequencing 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Milestones 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstructing the Responsibility Assignment Matrix 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimating Activity Durations 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpert Judgment 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParametric Estimating 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing Dependencies 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstructing a Network Diagram 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrecedence Diagramming 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivity on Node 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagramming Method of Choice 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms to Know 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Planning and Acquiring Resources 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning the Project Team 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills Assessment 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding Who’s Needed 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiating for Team Members 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaffing Assignments 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquiring Materials, Supplies, and Equipment 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions to Ask 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake or Buy 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement Plan 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource Plan 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContracting for Resources 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequest for Proposal and More 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoliciting Bids 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Supplier 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAwarding the Contract 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosing Out the Contract 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms to Know 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Assessing Risk 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Risks 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Project Risks 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Project Risks: Where Are They Hiding? 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentification Techniques 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Analysis Techniques 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Probability and Impact 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Tolerance 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Risks 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding to Risks 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEscalate 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccept 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransfer 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMitigate 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploit 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShare 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhance 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContingency Planning 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResidual and Secondary Risks 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Management Plan 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms to Know 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Developing the Project Plan 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Project Schedule 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Schedule Assistance 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Schedule Components 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram Evaluation and Review Technique 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating the Critical Path 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with the Project Schedule 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchedule Display Options 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality Management Plan 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumenting the Plan 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost of Quality 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms to Know 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Budgeting 101 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Makes Up a Budget? 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Costs 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect Costs vs. Indirect Costs 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering the Docs 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudgeting Process 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudget Items 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudget Woes 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the Processes 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimating Techniques 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalogous Estimating 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBottom-Up Estimating 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource Cost Rates 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParametric Estimating 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputerized Tools 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsk the Experts 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsk the Vendors 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimating Costs and Finalizing the Budget 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions to Ask 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinalizing the Budget 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDown Memory Lane 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre You in Control? 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the Cost? 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudget Approvals 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing a Cost Baseline 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCall It a Plan 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Big Is It? 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining Approvals 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms to Know 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Executing the Project 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Team 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Team Kickoff Meeting 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Stages of Team Development 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffective Team Characteristics 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiation and Problem-Solving Techniques 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart at the Beginning 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Five Approaches to Problem Resolution 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Manager’s Role in Team Development 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRewarding Experiences 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership Power 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Trust and Respect from Team Members 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Responsibility 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgress Reporting 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Gets What? 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatus Reports and Action Logs 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Corrective Action 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms to Know 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Controlling the Project Outcome 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange Happens 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Changes Come About 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing Change Management Control Procedures 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Purpose of the Change Control System 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing a Change Control Board 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking Changes 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the Impacts of Change 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling in Reinforcements 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting for Scope and Schedule Changes 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging and Revising Costs 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring and Controlling Project Processes 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerformance-Reporting Tools 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Monitoring 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs the Project in Trouble? 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust Say No 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly Warning Signs 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms to Know 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Closing the Books 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHappy Endings 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetails, Details 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Up Is Hard to Do 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining and Warranty Period 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing the Project 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumenting Lessons Learned 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining Project Sign-Off 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs the Customer Happy? 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchiving Project Documents 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s Party Time! 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgile Project Management 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgile Roles and Responsibilities 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSprint Planning 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDaily Standups or Scrum Meetings 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSprint Review and Sprint Retrospective 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms to Know 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnswers to Review Questions 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Building the Foundation 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Developing Project Management Skills 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Initiating the Project 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Defining the Project Goals 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Breaking Down the Project Activities 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Planning and Acquiring Resources 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Assessing Risk 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Developing the Project Plan 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Budgeting 101 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Executing the Project 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Controlling the Project Outcome 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Closing the Books 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSample Project Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForms and Checklists 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 343\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407061524823,"sku":"9781119472223","price":20.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119472223.jpg?v=1730498038","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/project-management-jumpstart-9781119472223","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}