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This is one of the bestselling books ever published on the topic of project management. Now in a revised new third edition, it presents you with a wealth of proven techniques for managing projects—from establishing project objectives to building schedules to projecting costs. It includes all the basics on defining, planning, and tracking a project, as well as building stronger project teams. This new edition includes new chapters on Agile Project Management, PMI exam prep, and more.

Until the early '90s, project management was definitely located somewhere near the unsexy end of the business spectrum. But now, with the rise of downsizing and outsourcing, it has become one of the hot disciplines. Professional membership of the U.S.-based Project Management Institute has quadrupled in the last decade, and Microsoft claimed recently to have over 2 million users worldwide of its project-management software. The reasons for this growth are simple. Project management is about managing "projects," that is, unique pieces of work (as opposed to ongoing operations). Downsizing, outsourcing, and the accelerating pace of change have meant that, increasingly, work is carried out on an ad-hoc, one-off project basis. The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management is designed as an advanced textbook for businesspeople with a grasp of the basics and insufficient time (or inclination) to go back to school to learn more. Written by Eric Verzuh, president of the Versatile Company, a leading project-management consultancy, this is not a heavy academic text. Like the rest of the Fast Forward series, this book is designed to let the reader extract maximum information in minimum time. There is a strong use of graphics with tables, charts cross-heads, and bullet points. Important passages are flagged in bold and/or emblazoned with the words key concept. When you read it, you realize that there is nothing magical about project management, just the application of careful common sense. The book covers all the basic stuff like planning, time-tabling, quantity and price estimation, resource allocation, and scheduling. But it also acknowledges that there is inevitably a political dimension to every project, no matter how small. So it has important sections on how to ensure that all the stakeholders in the project are kept "on board" and the importance of communication. As Verzuh states in his introduction, "Every project participant from part-time team member to executive sponsor, becomes more effective once he or she understands the basics of project management." Really, this is a book about management that every manager should read, whether he or she has a project or not. --Alex Benady

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The Fast Forward MBA in Business brings you the information you need when you need it most — now!This practical, easy-to-use guide gives you instant access to the cutting-edge thought and hard-won wisdom of experienced executives, savvy entrepreneurs, and top business educators. In short, lively segments it delivers the information you need without bogging you down in theory. You'll find brief descriptions of key concepts, tips on real-world applications, compact case studies, helpful tables, and warnings on how to avoid pitfalls.Here are all the tools you need to plan the big moves, make the big decisions, and do business on a whole new level, including Knowing when to lead and when to manage Forming and using alternative teams Using the company's financial statement to develop strategy Getting the most out of information technology And much moreFrom the creators of the bestselling Portable MBA series comes The Fast Forward MBA The Fast Forward MBA series is: A quick way to brush up on new ideas An easy-to-use format that fits in any briefcase Real-world information that you can put to use now!

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The Fast Forward MBA in Negotiating and Deal Making brings you the information you need when you need it most—now!This practical, easy-to-use guide gives you instant access to the cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of today's leading experts on negotiation and deal making. In short, lively segments using real-world examples, it delivers the facts you need to navigate complex negotiation issues. You'll find brief descriptions of key concepts, tips on real-world applications, compact case studies, advice from respected negotiators, and warnings on how to avoid pitfalls.Here are all the tools you need to finesse the art of the deal. You'll learn about: The four driving forces that you must know in any strategic negotiation How to turn your personal qualities into negotiating power The best ways to prepare for—and master—all negotiation situations When to compete, when to collaborate, and when to compromise And much moreFrom the creators of the bestselling Portable MBA series comes The Fast Forward MBA . . . A quick way to brush up on new ideas An easy-to-use format that fits in any briefcase Real-world information that you can put to use now!

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The Fast Forward MBA in Finance Second Edition–more necessary than ever! Even Einstein might have had a hard time making sense of the numbers that come out of the typical accounting department. These critical financial figures of a business should be presented in rational, decision-friendly accounting reports to managers. Unfortunately, accounting reports generally fall short of this mark. That’s why managers rely on John Tracy and The Fast Forward MBA in Finance to help them understand all the accounting and financial information so critical to making sound business decisions. In this robust update of the popular first edition, Tracy explores the natural starting point for managers–the financial statements–and reveals the essential meaning of each. The financial statement framework is then expanded and modified for the decision-making functions of business managers. Practical examples illustrate how to use management models for analyzing profit, cash flow, and capital investment, all of which are clearly explained with a tight focus on the information needs of individual managers. The Fast Forward MBA–– the compact business companion you’ll use every day! Keep up with the newest ideas in business Brush up on the basics you can’t do without Find direct, practical answers to complicated problems

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The Fast Forward MBA in Business Communication brings you the information youneed when you need it most- now! This practical, easy-to-use guide gives you instant access to the cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of two of today's leading experts on business communication. In short, lively segments using real-world examples, it delivers the information you need to navigate complex communication issues. You'll find brief descriptions of key concepts, tips on real-world applications, compact case studies, tips on finding your communication strategy, and warnings on how to avoid pitfalls. Here are all the tools you need to improve your business writing and presentation skills-and become a more successful manager in the process. You'll discover how to: * Analyze your audience so you get the right message to the right people * Improve your logic to power up written documents and oral presentations * Write stronger e-mails to improve decision-making * Use new tools such as presentation software and document management systems And much more From the creators of the bestselling Portable MBA series comes The Fast Forward MBA . . . * A quick way to brush up on new ideas * An easy-to-use format that fits in any briefcase * Real-world information that you can put to use now!

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Your fastest route to a whole new level of marketing prowess! When those big marketing decisions loom and success hangs in the balance, you need reliable, authoritative information immediately—not tomorrow, not next week, NOW! With The Fast Forward MBA in Marketing as your constant companion, you've got it! In this resource you'll find clear, concise coverage of the complete range of essential marketing topics in a format designed especially for people who need answers quickly. You'll also find cutting-edge ideas from highly regarded thinkers and doers and the world's best MBA programs. This indispensable guide brings you: Essential marketing concepts—product, price, place, and promotion A rapid-fire overview of marketing innovations, technological breakthroughs, and important trends of the past decade The latest methods and suggestions for solving your toughest marketing problems Cutting-edge articles from Marketing Tools magazine that illustrate how successful entrepreneurs and businesses employ these concepts in the real world Multiple access points —index, cross-references, and icons — that lead you quickly to the answers you need A convenient format with short, lively entries that tell you what you need to know without bogging you down in theory Whether you're a hard-driving entrepreneur, a busy marketing specialist or manager, or a recent graduate eager to make your way in the business world, The Fast Forward MBA in Marketing puts the knowledge you need where you need it most —right in the palm of your hand.

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The Fast Forward MBA in Technology Management brings you the information you need when you need it most—now! This practical, easy-to-use guide gives you instant access to the cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of one of today’s leading experts on information technology (IT). In short, lively segments using real-world examples, it delivers the facts you need to navigate complex IT issues. You’ll find brief descriptions of key concepts, tips on real-world applications, compact case studies, perspectives from industry luminaries, and warnings on how to avoid pitfalls. Here are all the tools you need to make technology work for you and your company.

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The Fast Forward MBA in Business Planning for Growth gives you a strategy for success! Is your company at a standstill, or is it growing but without the focus and strategy it needs for sustained and continued growth? Do you have an idea for a business but no idea where to start? Business planning is vital to the growth and survival of any company, but only an action-oriented plan can give your business the steady growth it needs to survive and succeed in today's business world. Whether your company is large or small, this hands-on, step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating a business plan that ensures growth and profitability. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, Philip Walcoff shares the tools and techniques he has developed managing his own business as well as working with over 70 companies of all sizes. Walcoff avoids the pitfalls of the standard business plan which focuses only on raising capital, or the strategic plan, which sits on the shelf gathering dust. He shows how your business can: Identify and resolve key issues that are roadblocks to your company's growth Develop the strategies and tactics that foster growth and profitability Design a process for managing the plan to success. From the creators of the bestselling Portable MBA series comes The Fast Forward MBA . . . A quick way to brush up on new ideas An easy-to-use format that fits in any briefcase Real-world information that you can put to use now!

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The Fast Forward MBA Pocket Reference Second Edition – more comprehensive and convenient than ever! When the success of your business hangs in the balance, you need reliable, authoritative information immediately. You need a resource that covers all the corporate bases–communications, management, economics, strategy, accounting, finance, marketing, and more. You need The Fast Forward MBA Pocket Reference, Second Edition. Packed with information designed to serve all your business needs, this handy, highly readable book is the ultimate companion for those moments when you need to put your finger on the right advice at the right time–now. This updated and revised Second Edition offers clear, concise coverage of the complete range of essential business topics in a handy format. You’ll find all the latest cutting-edge ideas, including new developments in technology, strategy, and branding, as well as key terms, tools, and topics in short, lively entries that give you all the information you need. The Portable MBA The Fast Forward MBA–– the compact business companion you’ll use every day! Keep up with the newest ideas in business Brush up on the basics you can’t do without Find direct, practical answers to complicated problems