Succeed as a project manager even if you've never run a project before! This book is the
fastest way to master every project management task from upfront budgeting and scheduling
through execution managing teams through closing projects and learning from experience.
Updated with more insights from the front lines including agile approaches dealing with
security and privacy priorities and leading remote virtual teams along with the latest on
Microsoft Project and PMI standards and certifications and a special bonus chapter on preparing
for the new PMP certification. This book will show you exactly how to get the job done one
incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Project management has never ever been this simple!
This is today's best beginner's guide to modern project management--simple practical
instructions for succeeding with every task you'll need to perform! * Master the key skills and
qualities every project manager needs * Learn how to lead projects not just manage them *
Avoid 15 most common mistakes new project managers make * Learn from troubled successful and
recovered projects * Apply agile hybrid and traditional project management approaches * Learn
the differences between a project manager Scrum master and product owner * Learn how DevOps
and DevSecOps impact the project manager * Set the stage for success by effectively defining
your project * Build a usable project plan and an accurate work breakdown structure (WBS) *
Create budgets and schedules that help you manage risk * Use powerful control and reporting
techniques including earned value management * Smoothly manage project changes issues risks
deliverables and quality * Manage project communications and stakeholder expectations *
Organize and lead high-performance project teams * Manage cross-functional cross-cultural and
virtual projects * Get started with agile and critical chain project management * Gain key
insights that will accelerate your learning curve * Learn how to respond to real-life
situations not just what they teach you in school
