Successful Project Management: Applying Best Practices and Real-World Techniques with Microsoft® Project: Applying Best Practices, Proven Methods, and ... with Microsoft® Project (Business Skills)

Learn best practices and proven methods from project management professionals—and apply these skills as you work with Microsoft® Project. In this practical guide, project management expert Bonnie Biafore shows you how to manage projects efficiently and effectively, sharing the real-world experiences of project managers in several industries. You'll learn how to put the best practices and hard-won lessons of experts to work on your critical projects.

Sharpen the skills you need to manage projects expertly—from start to finish

• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, management, and team members
• Apply methods to break down the project into small, manageable pieces
• Define work assignments, choose resources, and build project schedules
• Accurately estimate project costs and work with a budget
• Identify project changes and manage risks
• Track progress and balance priorities without sacrificing quality
• Document project history and lessons learned to help improve future projects

Project files available on the companion website.