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Book Description

Quick tips on ideas, concepts and the use of project management in your profession and life.

No matter what is your profession, every time that a temporary nature shows up in a work of yours, which is different from routine, you have in front of you a project. And managing a project is different from managing routine.

This book is meant to be read by the lawyer, doctor, entrepreneur, researcher, public servant, ie, for all professionals who want to learn the key concepts that involve planning activities and project management in a simple, fast and direct way.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication Page
  5. About the Author
  6. Disclaimer
  7. Presentation
  8. Table of Contents
  9. Chapter 1: Basic Concepts
  10. Chapter 2: Project Management as a Life Skill
  11. Chapter 3: The Project Manager
  12. Chapter 4: A Career in Project Management
  13. Chapter 5: Where it all Begins: The Business Case
  14. Chapter 6: Sizing Up the Work to be Done
  15. Chapter 7: Establishing and Monitoring Deadlines
  16. Chapter 8: Managing Costs and Budgets
  17. Chapter 9: Quality Management
  18. Chapter 10: Leading People
  19. Chapter 11: Understanding the Importance of Communication
  20. Chapter 12: Identifying, Assessing, and Responding to Risks
  21. Chapter 13: Planning and Managing Contracts and Purchases
  22. Glossary