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All projects require a competent manager, and that is most certainly the case with big IT projects. Technical project managers supervise all aspects of the project, manage personnel, oversee budgets, ensure that the work stays on schedule, and execute communication plans between all parties. In this title, readers will find out if they have what it takes to become a technical project manager. They will learn what the job entails, what skills and personality...
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When it comes to what project managers do, the clue is in their job title, but the role also requires a significant understanding of people. After all, projects are, devised and driven forward by employees and teams. It is therefore crucial for project managers and executives to have a firm grasp of the thought and behavioral patterns of project team members and the wider workforce, so that they can steer both people and project to a successful outcome.
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For close to three decades, “Fundamentals of Project Management” has helped people tackle the complexities of the job. Succinct and easy to read, the book simplifies concepts, answers questions, and helps tame the chaos that can erupt as projects move from planning to completion.
The Sixth Edition of this trusted bestseller offers the practical guidelines and tools project managers have come to expect, along with new information explaining changes...
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Are you new to project management? Or are you an experienced project manager looking to expand your skills and knowledge? This project management handbook is perfect for anyone interested in project management, from beginners to seasoned professionals.The project management book covers everything from the basics of project management to more advanced topics such as agile methodologies and project management software. It includes practical advice and...
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In "The Scrum Master's Journey: Navigating Agile Waters," readers are invited on an enlightening voyage through the intricacies of Agile methodologies, with a spotlight on the pivotal role of the Scrum Master. This comprehensive guide is tailored for both new and seasoned Scrum Masters, offering a deep dive into the principles and practices that define Agile and Scrum's transformative power. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical advice,...
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This little book introduces you to the high-level aspects of becoming a successful project manager in a way that won't overwhelm you.
Inside its pages, you'll learn tips and tricks to manage each phase of a project successfully.
You'll learn about the skills necessary to be a successful project manager such as time management, problem-solving, communication, and diplomacy.
Anyone can learn to be a more successful project manager by practicing a...
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Y es que aquellas empresas cuyos directivos no deseen que sus proyectos corporativos de digitalización pasen a engrosar las abultadas estadísticas anuales de proyectos deficientes o, directamente, fallidos, necesitan entender la importancia de disponer de unas capacidades proporcionadas y suficientes en materia de gestión y dirección de proyectos.
Riesgos, restricciones en recursos, marcos reguladores, competencia, productividad, globalización,......
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¿Qué es una iglesia?
¿Cómo se construye?
El arquitecto y el promotor que se enfrentan a la ardua misión de erigir un espacio sagrado son como funambulistas que recorren juntos, temblando, el sutil alambre que salva el abismo entre lo vulgar y lo sublime, lo natural y lo sobrehumano, lo sensible y lo espiritual, lo humano y lo divino...
Este libro nace con el deseo de contribuir al fecundo y tradicional diálogo entre los actores que intervienen...
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¿Por qué los tiempos estándar no se cumplen? ¿Por qué los costes de mano de obra se disparan siempre? ¿Por qué no sé nunca dónde se producen las pérdidas de tiempo? ¿Por qué las mejoras no se ponen en marcha nunca y si se ponen no devuelven resultados? Porque no se dispone de un correcto sistema de control de la productividad. Sin control de la productividad ningún tiempo o mejora se podrá implantar con toda la rentabilidad que podría...
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Este texto, escrito a partir de la experiencia y la docencia en investigación social, aborda las diferencias y relaciones entre los enfoques cualitativo y cuantitativo, considera que la realidad social comporta dimensiones subjetivas e indicadores susceptibles de cuantificar y plantea la construcción de relaciones complementarias entre ambos enfoques que pongan en evidencia la complejidad y hetereogeneidad de las situaciones sociales. Ofrece al...
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Writing software is a curious process, filled with different methodologies, approaches, techniques, frameworks, requirements, tools, roles and people. I mention people last because they have the biggest impact on a project's outcome. There are fantastic examples of teams that plan and execute beautifully and far more that infamously exist in the mainstream. Most software projects suffer from common maladies, all of which can have a negative impact...
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Based on the bestselling American Management Association seminar! If a full-fledged project management course doesn't fit your schedule or your budget, check out the new edition of Improving Your Project Management Skills. Based on the hugely popular American Management Association seminar of the same name, this ultra-practical reference offers powerful and repeatable project initiatives that improve processes, streamline productivity, and cut costs...
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Why did I write this book? It seems to me that a lot of money is wasted in projects that are not well concluded and inadequately handed over to production. Mistakes during the whole project are causing this. Lack of project methodologies, under trained associates, and 'hidden agendas' are other typical factors. To give an analogy, an airplane flight doesn't just end for all those on board with the landing. Some of the staff will have additional tasks...
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The most widely adopted Agile methods in software development have been shown to: improve time to mission value; reduce project risk; reduce cost; improve visibility and better adapt to changing needs. For many organizations that are considering Agile approaches, the need to understanding the absence of detailed requirements as in the waterfall methodology and the presence of user stories and acceptance criteria development is overemphasized. In Agile...
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This is the one-stop-shop for information about SAP-Primavera integration. By following Bert Kastel's advice you can stop wasting days, weeks and months of time and effort, cut down on meetings, emails and circular discussions, and save hundreds of thousands of dollars while providing millions of dollars of value to your business. - Learn why integrating schedules between SAP and Primavera means much more than cutting costs or improving project performance....
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El presente libro es el compendio del proceso de investigación realizado en Tunja (Boyacá) por los autores en el año 2018, con la finalizad de identificar, analizar y caracterizar la gerencia de proyectos para el sector de la construcción en la ciudad. Esta investigación se realizó con un levantamiento de información primaria aplicado a cada uno de los gerentes o encargados de los proyectos en ejecución, para su posterior análisis, contextualización...
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Desde la Prehistoria, los seres humanos hemos inventado un sinfín de herramientas con el objetivo de ahorrar tiempo, esfuerzos o inconvenientes.
Pero, aunque llevamos décadas conviviendo con herramientas virtuales, todavía existen muchos procesos críticos que siguen dependiendo de un pósit pegado a un monitor, de un garabato en una libreta o, lo que es peor, de la memoria.
Si ya sabemos utilizarlas herramientas virtuales, ¿por qué seguimos...
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As a result of witnessing project management resource and capability gaps within small medium-sized enterprises, Bring Me Success Please is created and written by Liza Lee for businesses without dedicated project managers and for individuals who want to develop and apply project management capability to their projects.
Bring Me Success Please lays out critical ingredients for taking control of your projects and makes it very clear that implementing...
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How many hours do you work each week? Now think about how many of those hours at the office are actually productive. Seasoned project manager, M.R. Nelson, shares tips and tricks for managing the work week in this short eBook. Focusing on key productivity tactics and the concept of a personal work limit, this book will help you maximize your working hours while still making time for the life you want and deserve.
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If you have trouble estimating cost or schedule for your projects, you are not alone. The question is this: who wants the estimate and why?
The definition of estimate is "guess." But too often, the people who want estimates want commitments. Instead of a commitment, you can apply practical and pragmatic approaches to developing estimates and then meet your commitments. You can provide your managers the information they want and that you can live...
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