Contents
CHAPTER 1: THE BUSINESS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The Triple Constraints of Project Management
Moving Through a Project Life Cycle
Exploring the Project Management Life Cycle
The Possibility of Very Profitable Projects
CHAPTER 2: INITIATING A PROJECT
Considering the Internal Costs of Project Initiation
Evaluating and Selecting Projects
Completing Projects for Others
Managing Projects for Customers
Creating a Project Statement of Work
CHAPTER 3: PLANNING A PROFITABLE PROJECT
Gathering the Project Requirements
Creating the Project Scope Statement
Developing the Work Breakdown Structure
Producing the Project Activity List
Selecting Your Project Management Software
Building a Project Management Plan
CHAPTER 4: MANAGING PROJECT COSTS
Building a Cost Management Framework
Creating Project Cost Estimates
CHAPTER 5: SCHEDULING PROJECT WORK
Linking Schedule, Costs, and Scope
CHAPTER 6: CONTROLLING THE PROJECT
Protecting the Project Scope from Changes
Creating a Project Change Control System
CHAPTER 7: MANAGING PROJECT RISK
Identifying and Documenting Project Risk
Monitoring and Controlling Project Risks
CHAPTER 8: COMMUNICATING WITH PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS
Identifying Project Stakeholders
Establishing a Communications Management Plan
Tracking and Reporting Project Performance
CHAPTER 9: MANAGING PROJECT WORKFLOW
Identifying the Phases of the Project
Identifying and Managing Cost-Laden Project Phases
Officially Closing the Project