Tag: Stanley E. Portny

More than two thirds of American companies use teams to execute their most important projects, making project management a highly valuable skill for advancing your career. Project Management For Dummies, Second Edition introduces you to the principles of successful project management and shows you how to motivate any team to gain maximum productivity. You’ll find out how to: Define your project and what you intend to accomplishIdentify project stakeholders and their expectationsDevelop a project planEstablish project schedules and timetablesDetermine which skill sets and resources the project requiresChoose team members and define their rolesLaunch you project and track its progressEncourage peak performanceConclude your project successfullyComplete with helpful tips on delegating, shortening schedules, and optimizing your own performance Project Management for Dummies, help you get your project, and your career, off the ground in no time.

The bestselling 'bible' of project managementIn today's time-crunched, cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. So how can you juggle all the skills and responsibilities it takes to shine as a project management maven? Updated in a brand-new edition, Project Management For Dummies offers everything you need to successfully manage projects from start to finish—without ever dropping the ball. Written by a well-known project management expert, this hands-on guide takes the perplexity out of being a successful PM, laying out all the steps to take your organizational, planning, and execution skills to new heights. Whether it's managing distressed projects, embracing the use of social media to drive efficiency and improve socialization, or resolving conflicts that occur during a project, the soup-to-nuts guidance inside will help you wear your project management hat more prominently—and proudly. Get the latest in industry best practices reflecting PMBOK 6Motivate any team to gain maximum productivityExecute projects on time and with maximum efficiencyPrepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification examIt's never been easier to execute projects on time, on budget, and with maximum efficiency.