The Project Management Question and Answer Book

What is a project charter? How about a work breakdown structure? Do you know the basic steps behind risk quantification? And why is it important to be acquainted with Goldratt’s critical chain theory?

The Project Management Question and Answer Book is a one-stop reference that both beginning and experienced project managers will use in countless on-the-job situations. Providing the answers to critical questions, from the simplest to the most advanced, the book is arranged to get you the information you need the moment you need it. You’ll find helpful explanations of crucial project management issues, including:

• Why PM is useful to you and your organization

• How to interact with project stakeholders to maximize productivity

• How to establish realistic cost, schedule, and scope baselines

• What management techniques can be used to motivate teams

• What methods you can use for evaluating project team performance

Packed with case studies and examples, The Project Management Question and Answer Book is an indispensable guide covering everything from estimates, quality control, and communications, to time-, risk-, and human resource management. It is a practical, constantly usable resource for understanding fundamental project management issues and implementing workable solutions.

With project management methodology continually proving its worth in a myriad number of business settings, it's no surprise that more and more companies are turning to this incredibly effective productivity driver. For experienced project managers and rookies alike, The Project Management Question and Answer Book is a one-stop reference covering the most crucial processes and concepts. With questions ranging from elementary to advanced, simple to complex, this ready-to-use book can put any manager on the fast track to success. Aspiring project managers will find out:* why PM is useful to them and their organization * how to interact with project stakeholders to maximize productivity * how to establish realistic cost, schedule, and scope baselines * what management techniques can be used to motivate teams * how to evaluate project team performance The answers to dozens of questions will help departments and companies establish project management as a business tool and as a component for long-range success.

Michael W. Newell (Slidell, LA) is vice president of PSM Consulting and has 30 years of experience as a project manager. Marina N. Grashina (Moscow, Russia) is manager of PSM Consulting, Moscow. She has extensive experience in managing international projects.

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"...a must have guide that covers everything a managers needs to know...I would highly recommend this book"

"Michael W. Newell is vice president of PSM Consulting and has thirty-five years of experience as a project manager. He has taught project management for companies such as IBM, Chevron Oil, and Sprint. He lives in Slidell, Louisiana.

Marina N. Grashina is manager of PSM Consulting, Moscow. She has extensive experience in managing international projects. She lives in Moscow, Russia."