Project Management (Briefcase Books Series) [Paperback]

Gary R. Heerkens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 5, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0071379525 | ISBN-13: 978-0071379526 | Edition: 1

This reader-friendly series is a must read for all levels of managers

All managers, whether brand-new to their positions or well established in the corporate hierarchy, can use a little brushing-up now and then. The skills-based Briefcase Books Series is filled with ideas and strategies to help managers become more capable, efficient, effective, and valuable to their corporations.

Project Management reviews the steps in organizing and managing projects, from how to build a realistic schedule to how to measure both success and failure. A concise and accessible, yet authoritative, guide to a topic in which books are more often lengthy and technical, Project Management discusses team building, timing, the planning process, estimating project costs, managing project interfaces, the four stages of risk management, and more.

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From the Back Cover

Everything You Need to Help Your Company­­ and Your Career ­­as a Successful Project Manager

Effective project management is valuable in any field­­and will enhance your career at every level! Project Management provides a step-by-step, all-inclusive introduction to the tools and techniques necessary to spearhead your next project, and bring it home on time, on budget, and at performance levels that will add directly to your company's bottom line. Turn to this latest addition to McGraw-Hill's skills-based Briefcase Books series for hands-on methods you can use to:

• Stay on top of all aspects of your project: process, interpersonal, and organizational
• Forge a spirit of cooperation­­and achievement ­­among diverse team members
• Deal effectively with all the contingencies, foreseen and unforeseen that always come up in any project

In today's environment of tight margins and tighter turnarounds, the effective project manager is often one of the most valuable and rewarded members of a workplace team. Let Project Management show you how to master every aspect of this important role, and give you the confidence you need to guide each project to its satisfying, successful completion.

Briefcase Books, written specifically for today's busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page:

• Clear, concise definitions of important terms and concepts
• Tips and tactics for smarter project planning and execution
• Proven how-to hints for addressing specific situations
• Practical advice for minimizing your mistakes
• Warning signs and red flags you must constantly watch for
• Case studies of effective project managers in action
• Procedures and techniques for managing projects more effectively

About the Author

Gary R. Heerkens is a consultant, a lecturer, and president of Management Solutions Group.

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (November 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071379525
• ISBN-13: 978-0071379526
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #69,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From a Performance Consulting Perspective, May 2, 2002

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Judith H. Barnes (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Project Management (Briefcase Books Series) (Paperback)

This book is a down-to-earth, hands-on guide for new project managers as well as for those who are experienced, but still struggling with attaining successful implementaiton of projects in their organization. It provides a very "grounded" approach--the author's extensive "real life" experience was obvious. The book focuses largely on the technical aspects of projects, but also very nicely brings to light the key human elements (effective team leadership, stakeholder management and communication) that are critical for project success. I also liked how it mixed the strategic and tactical elements of project management into a kind of "best practices" guide to project managers. The layout and storyline are designed to be a quick, easy reference and a fun read.

From the perspective of both consulting and project management within my own firm, but also in my experience of working with clients who struggle with understanding and implementing successful projects, this is an excellent resource for them

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From a Performance Consulting Perspective, May 2, 2002

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Judith H. Barnes (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Project Management (Briefcase Books Series) (Paperback)

This book is a down-to-earth, hands-on guide for new project managers as well as for those who are experienced, but still struggling with attaining successful implementaiton of projects in their organization. It provides a very "grounded" approach--the author's extensive "real life" experience was obvious. The book focuses largely on the technical aspects of projects, but also very nicely brings to light the key human elements (effective team leadership, stakeholder management and communication) that are critical for project success. I also liked how it mixed the strategic and tactical elements of project management into a kind of "best practices" guide to project managers. The layout and storyline are designed to be a quick, easy reference and a fun read.

From the perspective of both consulting and project management within my own firm, but also in my experience of working with clients who struggle with understanding and implementing successful projects, this is an excellent resource for them.

Judith H. Barnes
Vice President & Senior Consultant
Strategic Management Group, Inc.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Primer on Project Management, July 12, 2004

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Jeff Carter (Marion, IA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Project Management (Briefcase Books Series) (Paperback)

This is an excellent text for indviduals new to project management as well as experienced project managers. While short on advanced project management tools and techniques, the book does provide solid advice and best-practice guidance for achieving project success...well done! One recommendation would be to package a CD with document templates.