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Project Manager's Spotlight on Planning

Project Manager's Spotlight on Planning

Author: Catherine A. Tomczyk
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780782144130
Published In: May 2005
Format: Paperback , 208 pages
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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.

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!

Foreword.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Chapter 1: Initiating the Project Plan.

Chapter 2: Defining Project Objectives, Goals, Scope.

Chapter 3: Defining Your Risk Management Plan.

Chapter 4: Drafting Your Dream Team.

Chapter 5: Finalizing Estimates and Budgets.

Chapter 6: Creating the Project Schedule.

Chapter 7: Defining Your Quality Management Plan.

Chapter 8 Defining the Procurement Management Plan.

Chapter 9 Formalizing the Plan.

Appendix A Nine Knowledge Areas Refresher.

Appendix B Project Planning Templates.

Glossary.

Index.

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.