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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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• ISBN13: 9780470247891
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Operations Management for MBAs provides an introduction to the basic concepts of operations management with a strategic, conceptual, and contemporary approach. Specifically written with the needs of MBA students in mind, current topics such as supply chain management, the balanced scorecard, and yield management, as well as those specific to marketing, finance and other majors are explained.

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"Unlike most project management books, which focus solely on the nuts and bolts of managing single projects, The Portable MBA in Project Management focuses on the strategy, organization, and processes at work in the three tiers of a successful project-driven organization–the project, the program, and the enterprise. By integrating many critical success factors in this comprehensive guide, Eric Verzuh brings a new vision to the art and science of project management." –Chris Capossela, General Manager, Microsoft Project "Verzuh delivers with impact once again. Like his first book, this one is a ‘must have’ for all professionals in project management. Everyone–from project managers to CEOs of project-based organizations–can’t help but be successful after reading and applying the principles established here. This is truly a significant contribution from a first-rate author." –Ralph Kliem, author of The Project Manager’s Emergency Kit "Eric Verzuh has produced another solid, readable book. In the tradition of good project management, he has gone ‘cross functional’ and added outside expertise to his own impressive knowledge. Project management is about much more than technical tools, and so this book also explains the proper business approaches to running a project-driven organization." –Dr. Denis F. Cioffi, Director of the Project Management Program at The George Washington University author of Managing Project Integration A state-of-the-art education in project management from the leading thinkers in the field: Elaine Biech, President and Managing Principal, Ebb Associates Robert G. Cooper, President and cofounder, The Product Development Institute Denis Couture, President and cofounder, PCI Group Deborah L. Duarte, George Washington University Randall Englund, Associate, Strategic Management Group Robert J. Graham, Senior Associate, Strategic Management Group Ned Hamson, strategic innovation consultant Samuel J. Mantel Jr., Professor Emeritus, University of Cincinnati Jack R. Meredith, Editor in Chief, Journal of Operations Management Nancy Tennant Snyder, Vice President for Leadership and Strategic Competency Creation, Whirlpool Corporation Eric Verzuh, President, The Versatile Company Neal Whitten, President, Neal Whitten Group

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Project management is the process of managing and organizing resources to complete a project, whether it's incorporating a new computer system or building a factory, within a defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints. In the business world, we are frequently called upon to manage a project to a specific timeframe and budget, but we don’t always know where to begin. Certified Project Management Professional Vijay Kanabar and Roger D. H. Warburton offer quick and easy guidance on successfully managing a project from start to finish. Through engaging real-life situations and simple exercises, busy professionals receive just the information they need, from the basics of planning and quality assurance to picking the right people for your team.

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• ISBN13: 9781427797445
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Insights on management, leadership, and effective organizations, from the experts at the best business schools Skills and strategies for leading any organization to success . . . comprehensive, up-to-date, and better than ever " When the speculative bubble burst in 2000, it exposed a weakness in many firms–too much financial engineering and too little leadership and management. I strongly recommend this book to those managers who want to learn how to run well-managed organizations capable of weathering the inevitable turbulence brought about by intensive competition and rapid changes in markets and technology. In one book, highly regarded experts in the field of management provide you with the essential lessons you will need to succeed as a leader and manager." –Michael Beer, Cahners-Rabb Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus Harvard Business School and author of The Critical Path to Corporate Renewal "For managers to be effective in today’s complex world, they need to be learners as well as leaders. In this remarkable volume, a world-class collection of professors provides a curriculum for continuous management learning that combines leading-edge theory with practical advice. Every manager –from supervisor to CEO–should keep this book close at hand." –Ron Ashkenas, Managing Partner, Robert H. Schaffer & Associates and coauthor of The Boundaryless Organization and The GE Work-Out "This latest edition of The Portable MBA in Management continues a tradition of some of our greatest thinkers and teachers making their work highly accessible. The book will be treasured as a valuable reference as well as a great read!" –Len Schlesinger, Chief Operating Officer, The Limited, Inc. From the master teachers and scholars of management, including: David L. Bradford, Stanford University • Anne Donnellon, Babson College • Stephen L. Fink, University of New Hampshire • Charles J. Fombrun, New York University • Danna Greenberg, Babson College • Douglas T. Hall, Boston University • Todd D. Jick, The Center of Executive Development • Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business School • Roy J. Lewicki, Ohio State University • Leonard A. Schlesinger, Harvard Business School • R. Roosevelt Thomas Jr., American Institute for Managing Diversity • Peter B. Vaill, University of St. Thomas

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Want to get an MBA? The Complete MBA For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is the practical, plain-English guide that covers all the basics of a top-notch MBA program, helping you to navigate today’s most innovative business strategies. From management to entrepreneurship to strategic planning, you’ll understand the hottest trends and get the latest techniques for motivating employees, building global partnerships, managing risk, and manufacturing. This fun, easy-to-access guide is full of useful information, tips, and checklists that will help you lead, manage, or participate in any business at a high level of competence. You’ll find out how to use databases to your advantage, recognize and reward your employees, analyze financial statements, and understand the challenges of strategic planning in a global business environment. You’ll also learn the basic principals of accounting, get a grip on the concepts behind stocks and bonds, and find out how technology has revolutionized everything from manufacturing to marketing. Discover how to: Know and respond to your customers’ needs Handle budgets and forecasts Recruit and retain top people Establish and run employee teams Use Sarbanes-Oxley to your company’s advantage Negotiate with the best of them Build long-term relationships with clients Avoid common managerial mistakes Improve cash flow Market your products and services Make the most of your advertising dollar Once you know what an MBA knows, the sky’s the limit. Read The Complete MBA For Dummies, 2nd Edition, and watch your career take off!

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• ISBN13: 9780470194294
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Thirty years ago, Mintzberg’s bestseller The Nature of Managerial Work sought to dispel the myths of the disconnected, overly analytical manager by observing a week in the lives of five chief executives. In a sense, Managers Not MBAs is the sequel, delving as it does into current practice and the need for developing much better managers. The book examines what is wrong with both management education and management itself, and how both could be changed. Mintzberg explores the concept of management as a practice blending craft (experience) with art (insight) and some science (analysis). Conventional education in this realm, he says, encourages a "calculating" approach by overemphasizing the science, and a "heroic" approach by overstressing the art. Mintzberg argues instead for training balanced, dedicated managers who practice an "engaging" style, believing that their purpose is to leave behind stronger organizations, not just higher share prices.

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• ISBN13: 9781576753514
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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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Fifteen healthcare managers share the secrets of their success and the various routes they have taken to get there. NEW FRONTIERS IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT is a must mentoring guide for anyone interested in a healthcare management career.

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A revised edition of the popular classic, this title features updated topics to build MBA knowledge. Students and managers alike will learn about management skills, business operations, financial statements, marketing, product development, customer service, strategic planning, information management, and quality management. Updated coverage includes global and international business, knowledge management, e-commerce, supply chain management, sales channel management, and financial integrity and ethics.

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• ISBN13: 9780028644493
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