During this time of rapid change, projects are often the
driving force leading those changes, whether it's a new
product or a new application in Information Technology. This
book is designed for the novice project manager who is facing
that first big project and wants to know everything from
project planning to executing the project successfully.
However, there is enough depth and breadth within the book to
also provide practical and useful tips and ideas for more
experienced project managers, too.
The project management
processes described in this book encompass ways to initiate
the structure, focus, flexibility, communication, and control
you need to guide your project team to outstanding results, on
time and within budget. As you follow our care study
throughout the book, you will see how project management can
help you get things done faster, cheaper, and better - and
that will make everyone happy. And the good news is that these
processes and techniques work on all projects, big and small!
Many companies use projects as a key means of improving the
performance of their business. As a result, project managers
are taking on increased responsibility, but with a
proportional increase in accountability, for the success of
the business as well as their projects. In other words,
corporate executives are giving project managers more freedom
to manage important projects, but they are also expecting more
in return.
So the kind of commitment and dedication you have
shown in deciding to learn more about what makes a project a
success is all the more important. It may be the most
important professional development you do all year!
