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Pearson India Project Management Absolute Beginners Guide 5th Edition by Greg Horine
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!Features –Master the key skills and qualities every project manager needsLearn how to lead projects, not just ""manage"" themAvoid 15 most common mistakes new project managers makeLearn from troubled, successful, and ""recovered"" projectsApply agile, hybrid, and traditional project management approachesLearn the differences between a project manager, Scrum master, and product ownerLearn how DevOps and DevSecOps impact the project managerSet the stage for success by effectively defining your projectBuild a usable project plan and an accurate work breakdown structure (WBS)Create budgets and schedules that help you manage riskUse powerful control and reporting techniques, including earned value managementSmoothly manage project changes, issues, risks, deliverables, and qualityManage project communications and stakeholder expectationsOrganize and lead high-performance project teamsManage cross-functional, cross-cultural, and virtual projectsGet started with agile and ""critical chain"" project managementGain key insights that will accelerate your learning curveLearn how to respond to real-life situations, not just what they teach you in school"