Fundamentals of Project Management by James P. Lewis

From the Publisher

In today’s time-based and cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. With sales of more than 115,000 copies, Fundamentals of Project Management has helped a lot of business people meet or exceed those standards. The updated and revised third edition provides an unparalleled introduction to project management, along with new tools and techniques for planning and executing projects on time, on budget, and with maximum efficiency and productivity.

This new edition includes:

* an overview of recent changes to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) * expanded coverage of project risk management * how to implement a Project Management Office (PMO) * and much more

Clear and down-to-earth, this step-by-step guide explains how to effectively spearhead every stage of a project -- from developing the goals and objectives to managing the project team -- and make project management work in any company.

Author Biography: James P. Lewis (Vinton, VA) is the founder of The Lewis Institute, Inc., which provides project management and behavioral consulting and training. He has trained more than 20,000 supervisors and managers around the world and is the author of The Project Manager's Desk Reference and Project Scheduling and Control.

Quality Progress

an excellent guide for a new project manager or one who is brushing up prior to a new project? The book can teach upper management a lot about successful project management. It contains a lot of wisdom at a small cost.

Booknews

Written for the novice manager, this introductory guide to project management describes the basic process of planning, defining goals, assigning work, scheduling, and monitory progress. It also offers advice on using scheduling software, crafting program statements and mission statements, and other particular techniques. Lewis is a consultant and a trainer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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