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More than one-third of projects have a budget of seven figures or more, so handling the finances is an essential part of a project manager's repertoire. Keeping to budget is not always easy, and it is made harder by the fact that project managers themselves don't always get control over the money. As the 'average' project has its budget revised at least three times, the situation can be further complicated.
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Planning, scheduling and time management are all key skills for project managers. Every project, irrespective of time frame, needs accurate plans and a managed schedule to be successful and meet its aims and objectives. This eBook addresses vital aspects of this process, such as identifying and setting tasks, keeping the momentum going and managing fixed project dates.
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Projects succeed through people, so project managers need to be adept at working with others, especially as projects usually involve a group of people whose day jobs have very little in common. Additionally, project managers tend not to have line management authority, but still need to instruct, motivate, coach and cajole the team members. This eBook covers managing the team, the project sponsor and the stakeholders.
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Research shows there is no 'model' project manager. Every individual approaches project management in a different way, bringing with them a unique set of skills and experiences. Becoming a good project manager is often largely about self-development. This eBook gives a huge range of ideas and tips on issues such as time management, career progression, managing a personal brand, and navigating office politics.
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Anything from an office move to the Olympic Games can be termed a project, and 97 per cent of successful projects are led by an experienced project manager. Presenting over 250 years of professional project management experience in a highly accessible format, this entertaining yet practical book will help project managers get up to speed quickly with good practice, avoid pitfalls and deliver business value.
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Project scope forms part of the 'golden triangle' of project management along with resources and time. If there is a change to any part of the triangle, another element has to change to keep the balance. This eBook helps project managers to understand how their project fits into the overall strategy of an organisation, how to avoid the traps of assumptions, manage risks and prevent scope creep. This is one section of the book "Shortcuts to Success"....
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This book is a highly accessible guide to being a project manager (PM), particularly a project manager working within an IT field. The role is set out with reference to required skills, essential competencies and responsibilities.
Tools, methods and techniques for project managers are covered, including Agile approaches, risk, issue and change management processes, best practices for managing stakeholders and financial management. Career progression...
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