Project Manager's Spotlight on Planning

Catherine A. Tomczyk

ISBN 10: 0782144136 / ISBN 13: 9780782144130

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2005

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Clear-Cut Ways to Manage Project Planning If you're a typical project manager, you're probably aware of the importance of planning but may not have the time or expertise to develop a full-blown strategy. Here's a quick and practical guide to applying the disciplines of proven planning practices without the rigor of complex processes. Num Pages: 208 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308. . 2005. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Project Manager's Spotlight on Planning
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0782144136
• ISBN 13: 9780782144130
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Clear-Cut Ways to Manage Project Planning

If you're a typical project manager, you're probably aware of the importance of planning but may not have the time or expertise to develop a full-blown strategy. Here's a quick and practical guide to applying the disciplines of proven planning practices without the rigor of complex processes.

Part of the Project Manager's Spotlight series from Harbor Light Press, this straightforward book offers solutions to real-life planning scenarios. Author Catherine Tomczyk highlights critical components of project planning and equips you with tools, techniques, checklists, and templates you can put to use immediately. By following a realistic case study from start to finish, you'll see how a project manager deals with each task. Ultimately, this book will help you accurately estimate time and resource requirements, enabling you to implement successful projects.

Project Manager's Spotlight on Planning teaches you how to

• Define project objectives, goals, scope, and requirements
• Draft plans to manage risk, quality, and procurement
• Build your dream team
• Finalize estimates and budgets
• Create the project schedule
• And much more!

About the Author

Catherine A. Tomczyk, PMP has 25 years of experience managing projects and developing highly motivated teams. She currently serves as project manager for First Data Corporation.