The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management - Softcover

Verzuh, Eric

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9780471325468: The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0471325465 ISBN 13: 9780471325468
Publisher: Wiley, 1999

Synopsis

The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management brings you the information you need when you need it most- now! This practical, easy-to-use guide gives you instant access to the cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of one of today's leading experts on project management. In short, lively segments using real-world examples, it delivers the information you need to navigate complex project management issues. You'll find brief descriptions of key concepts, tips on real-world applications, compact case studies, the most sought-after skills, and warnings on how to avoid pitfalls. Here are all the tools you need to manage even the most complex project. You'll discover how to:
* Coordinate a team by getting everyone to agree on the objectives and schedules
* Find the best sponsor for your specific project
* Set a realistic schedule and budget projections
* Outline and build a specific project plan, step-by-step
* Make accurate estimates and better manage the expectations of customers as well as management
* And much more
The Portable MBA From the creators of the bestselling Portable MBA series comes The Fast Forward MBA .
* A quick way to brush up on new ideas
* An easy-to-use format that his in any briefcase
* Real-world information that you can put to use now!

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About the Author

Eric Verzuh (Seattle, WA) is President of the Versatile Company, which delivers project management training and consulting to such major corporations as Adobe Systems, Inc., The Boeing Company, GE Capital, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Nordstrom. He is certified by the Project Management Institute.

From the Back Cover

The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management brings you the information you need when you need it most- now! This practical, easy-to-use guide gives you instant access to the cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of one of today's leading experts on project management. In short, lively segments using real-world examples, it delivers the information you need to navigate complex project management issues. You'll find brief descriptions of key concepts, tips on real-world applications, compact case studies, the most sought-after skills, and warnings on how to avoid pitfalls. Here are all the tools you need to manage even the most complex project. You'll discover how to:
* Coordinate a team by getting everyone to agree on the objectives and schedules
* Find the best sponsor for your specific project
* Set a realistic schedule and budget projections
* Outline and build a specific project plan, step-by-step
* Make accurate estimates and better manage the expectations of customers as well as management
* And much more
The Portable MBA From the creators of the bestselling Portable MBA series comes The Fast Forward MBA .
* A quick way to brush up on new ideas
* An easy-to-use format that his in any briefcase
* Real-world information that you can put to use now!

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
Wiley
Publication date
1999
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0471325465
ISBN 13 
9780471325468
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
352
Rating
  • 3.73 out of 5 stars
    802 ratings by Goodreads