ADC Volume -2006

* Teaches crucial concepts and techniques new project managers can utilize with any project, in any environment, using any tool
* The closest thing to having one's own personal project management mentor and coach!
* Includes a section on accelerating the learning curve: techniques, tools, scenarios, and hot topics for becoming an effective project manager even faster
* The first two editions of this book earned raves for their simplicity, clarity, and real-world insight - and, above all, for their friendly, mentoring style.
* This new edition has been updated to include information on the latest web project management tools and the newest version of the Project Management Institute's PMP certification.

About the Author
Gregory M. Horine is a certified (PMP, CCP) business technology and IT project management professional with more than 23 years of successful results across multiple industries using servant leadership principles. Primary areas of expertise and strength include the following:
* Project management and leadership
* Complete project lifecycle experience
* Regulatory and process compliance
* Package implementation and integration
* Quality and risk management
* Enterprise solution development
* Effective use of project management tools
* Microsoft Project
* Project and portfolio management tools
* Complex application development
* Data analysis and transformation
* Business process analysis and improvement
* Vendor and procurement management
* Mind mapping tools

In addition, Mr. Horine holds a masters degree in computer science from Ball State University and a bachelors degree in both marketing and computer science from Anderson College (Anderson, Indiana). Through his servant leadership approach, Mr. Horine has established a track record of empowering his teammates, improving project communications, overcoming technical and political obstacles, and successfully completing projects that meet the targeted objectives.

Mr. Horine is grateful for the guidance and the opportunities that he has received from many mentors throughout his career. Their patience and influence has helped form a rewarding career marked by continuous learning and improvement.

When not engaged in professional endeavors, Mr. Horine hones his project management skills at home with his lovely wife, Mayme, and his five incredible children: Michael, Victoria, Alex, Luke, and Elayna.

Table of Contents
1 Project Management Overview
2 The Project Manager
3 Essential Elements for Any Successful Project
4 Defining a Project
5 Planning a Project
6 Developing the Work Breakdown Structure
7 Estimating the Work
8 Developing the Project Schedule
9 Determining the Project Budget
10 Controlling a Project
11 Managing Project Changes
12 Managing Project Deliverables
13 Managing Project Issues
14 Managing Project Risks
15 Managing Project Quality
16 Leading a Project
17 Managing Project Communications
18 Managing Expectations
19 Keys to Better Project Team Performance
20 Managing Differences
21 Managing Vendors
22 Ending a Project
23 Making Better Use of Microsoft Project
24 When Reality Happens
25 Intriguing Project Management Concepts and Topics