The Project Management Tool Kit: 100 Tips and Techniques for Getting the Job Done Right

Shifting priorities, budget cuts, unexpected interruptions . . . The obstacles that project managers face on a daily basis are sometimes relentless and always burdensome. And the average project is only growing more complicated Now in its third edition, The Project Management Tool Kit is a must-have strategic partner for project managers of every industry, filled with step-by-step guidance that will enable managers to complete even the most complex projects both on time and on budget. This results-oriented resource offers 100 powerful, practical tips and techniques in a variety of areas, including: - Scope planning - Schedule development and adjustment - Cost estimating and control - Defining and using project metrics - Decision-making and problem solving - Motivation and leadership - Stakeholder engagement and expectation management - Risk identification and monitoring - And much moreExtensively updated and revised to reflect the latest changes to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(R) Guide), the checklists, charts, examples, and tools for easy implementation in this invaluable resource will help project managers of all types tackle any challenge that comes their way.

Author: Tom Kendrick
Publisher: Amacom
Published: 12/19/2013
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.07h x 6.02w x 0.74d
ISBN13: 9780814433454
ISBN10: 0814433456
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Project Management
- Business & Economics | Decision Making & Problem Solving
- Business & Economics | Leadership

About the Author
TOM KENDRICK, PMP, is a program director for UC Berkeley Extension. His experience includes almost four decades of directing projects for Hewlett-Packard, General Electric, DuPont, and Visa, Inc. He is the author of Results Without Authority and Identifying and Managing Project Risk.