1. INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
What happens if a project can’t achieve its objectives?
What is IT project management?
2. THE ROLE OF THE IT PROJECT MANAGER
The trouble with being a project manager
The objectives of the project manager’s role (or, why the role exists)
What makes a top performing project manager?
Where does a project manager’s authority come from?
A project manager’s responsibilities
Tools for understanding your project team and interfaces
4. HOW PROJECT MANAGERS WORK: TOOLS, METHODS AND TECHNIQUES
Best practice procedures and processes
5. CAREER PROGRESSION AND RELATED ROLES
Getting into project management
Moving on in project management
Moving up in IT project management
Moving out of IT project management
Continuous professional development
6. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN IT PROJECT MANAGER
Appendix 1 Professional associations
Appendix 2 Project management websites