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Modern Project Management : Successfully Integrating Project Management Knowledge Areas and Processes

AMACOM, 2001

Combining the practical with the theoretical, this is a powerful new approach to managing complex projects.

For project managers in charge of complicated, 10-person-plus projects, one of the best ways to take control and produce predictable, repeatable results is to focus on both complex theory and practical...

Project Management Practitioner's Handbook

AMACOM, 1998

Well into the swiftly approaching millennium, project management will continue to be a highly desired skill
in the midst of great change. Because rigid organizational boundaries and responsibilities have blurred and
new technologies are changing the ways of doing business, results must be delivered more quickly and
accurately than...

Preparing For The Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam

AMACOM, 2005

This book has been written to help those preparing for the Project Management
Professional Examination. It is aimed at those who want to learn project management
methodology. It is not intended to be a drill in exam questions; there are
more than enough of those around. It is intended to cover all of the material that the...

Effective Succession Planning: Ensuring Leadership Continuity And Building Talent From Within

AMACOM, 2005

If you're looking for a quick, easy, and fun guide to constantly cultivating from within your organization the talent to move up and fill positions left behind by others, don't look here. Written by a human resources expert who teaches at Penn State, Effective Succession Planning must surely be one of the driest books ever written on this...

Effective IT Project Management: Using Teams to Get Projects Completed on Time and Under Budget

AMACOM, 2004

As an IT manager you face innumerable problems and projects
with incredible pressure to finish them on time and
under budget.

More and more IT managers are realizing that project management
processes can help them address these problems.
The project life cycle is one such process.

The project life cycle, or...

Fundamentals of Project Management (Worksmart Series)

AMACOM, 1995

Although managing projects has been going on for thousands of years, the practice has only recently been
recognized as a discipline in its own right. Suddenly master’s-level degree programs are springing up at
schools throughout the world, and certificate programs are being offered as well. Not only that, but some
organizations...

Brain Tattoos: Creating Unique Brands That Stick in Your Customers' Minds

AMACOM, 2004

Effective branding depends on the ability to leave a lasting (and positive) impression in the mind of the audience. This how-to book is packed with tools that help readers identify their brand's purpose, personality, promise, and point of difference.

A solid brand leaves a positive impression in the customer’s mind, but the...

Winning The Interview Game: Everything You Need To Know To Land The Job

AMACOM, 2005

If you are planning to interview for a job, then you have found the
right book. You may be graduating from high school or college, transitioning
between jobs, or seeking a new job while employed. Regardless
of age, level of seniority, or area of expertise, this book will
give you a strong competitive edge over the hundreds or...

Identifying and Managing Project Risk: Essential Tools for Failure-Proofing Your Project

AMACOM, 2003

There’s a good reason project risk management is one of the most vital of the nine content areas of the Project Management Body of Knowledge®. Important projects tend to be time constrained, pose huge technical challenges, and suffer from a lack of adequate resources. It’s no wonder that project managers are increasingly focusing...

The Project Management Question and Answer Book

AMACOM, 2003

The Project Management Question and Answer Book is a one-stop reference that both beginning and experienced project managers will use in countless on-the-job situations. Providing the answers to critical questions, from the simplest to the most advanced, the book is arranged to get you the information you need the moment you need it....

Agile Project Management: How to Succeed in the Face of Changing Project Requirements

AMACOM, 2003

In a fast-paced environment filled with uncertainty, successfully completing projects on time can feel like running an obstacle course. An emphasis on speed often forces project teams to make decisions without crucial data, leading to frequent changes of direction once more information becomes known. If people aren’t light on their feet,...

Information Systems Project Management With Infotrac: How To Deliver Function And Value In Information Technology Projects

AMACOM, 2005

It’s common in the IT industry to hear of project disasters: overdue products, blown budget estimates, and dismal results. And the root cause of most of these commonplace disasters is the simple fact that people skilled in the technical aspects of a project are often not prepared to manage them.

Managing projects requires expert...

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