Project Management Concepts, Methods, and Techniques Book

Introduction to Project Management
Projects and the Business Environment The Life Cycle Project Governance Business Drivers and Business Needs The Triple Constraint The Project Manager’s Role and Responsibilities Project Organizations PMI Body of Knowledge

Project Initiation
Project Origination Project Selection Project Initiation Stakeholders Project Requirements Role of the Project Manager

Project Planning
Synopsis and Approach Establishing the Project Core Team The Key Planning Steps Scope Development The Work Breakdown Structure Estimating Precedence Analysis Case Study

Project Scheduling
Scheduling Overview Building the Gantt Chart Building the Cost Estimate Resource Management Project Communication Plan Consolidating the Project Plan

Risk Management
Risk Management—Synopsis Terminology Vulnerability and Potential Risks The Risk Management Process Glossary of Terms

Procurement Management
Project Procurement Management Synopsis Project Procurement Planning Different Types of Contracts Procurement Process: Requirement Procurement Process: Requisition Procurement Process: Solicitation Procurement Process: Contract Administration Procurement Process: Closeout

Project Implementation
Project Implementation Overview Scope Management and Change Request Management Project Performance Tracking and Control Project Earned Value Management Project Documentation Management Project Acceptance

Project Closeout
Project Closeout Overview Project Closure and Approval Administrative Closure and Financial Reporting Contract Closure Organizational Readiness People Management Lessons Learned

Project Leadership Skills
The Project Manager’s Role as a Leader The Project Manager and the Organization The Project Manager’s Communication Overview of Conflict Management in Projects