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data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"page-section product-long-description\" id=\"description-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImprove your project management skills and accomplish more in no time at all\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these days when projects seem to be bigger and more challenging than ever before, you need to make sure tasks stay on track, meet the budget, and keep everyone in the loop. Enter\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eProject Management For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis friendly guide starts with the basics of project management and walks you through the different aspects of leading a project to a successful finish. After you've navigated your way through a couple of projects, you'll have the confidence to tackle even bigger (and more important) projects!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to explaining how to manage projects in a remote work environment, the book offers advice on identifying the right delivery approach, using social media in project management, and deploying agile project management. You'll also discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's new in project management tools and platforms so you can choose the best application for your team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to perfect your project management business document with an emphasis on strategy and business knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails on the shift from process-based approaches to more holistic, principle-based strategies focused on project outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of how to turn the strategies into smooth-flowing processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest practices and suggestions for dealing with difficult or unexpected situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning to enroll in a project management course or take the Project Management Professionals Certification exam,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eProject Management For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the go-to resource to help you prepare. And if you simply want to improve your outcomes, this handy reference will have you and your team completing project goals like ninjas!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"page-section section-author-wr\" id=\"author-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-section-content section-author\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-title collapsed\" data-target=\"#author-section-item\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapse\" id=\"author-section-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTANLEY PORTNY, PMP (RANDOLPH, NJ)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ewas an internationally recognized expert in project management. He was the founder and president of Stanley E. Portny and Associates LLC, a company that focuses on the human side of project management. He was the author of all previous editions of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eProject Management For Dummies. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eJONATHAN PORTNY, MBA, PMP (ASHLAND, MA)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eis the son of Stan Portny and a certified PMP with strong technical and management background. Extensive experience leading interdisciplinary \u0026amp; cross-geographical technical projects, programs, and personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-permissions\" id=\"permission-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-title collapsed\" data-target=\"#permission-section-item\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapse\" id=\"permission-section-item\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"page-section\" id=\"content-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-section-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-title collapsed\" data-target=\"#content-section-item\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapse\" id=\"content-section-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started With Project Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Project Management: The Key to Achieving Results\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermining What Makes a Project a Project 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the three main components that define a project 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing the diversity of projects 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribing the four phases of a project life cycle 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdopting a Principled Approach to Project Management 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with stewardship and leadership 17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing with team and stakeholders 18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivering value and quality 19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandling complexity, opportunities, and threats 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhibiting adaptability and resilience 22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking holistically and enabling change 23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Happened to Process Groups and Knowledge Areas? 25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo You Have What It Takes to Be an Effective Project Manager? 26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions 27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer key 27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and PMBOK 7 28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: I’m a Project Manager! Now What?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing the Project Manager’s Role 31\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at the project manager’s tasks 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaving off excuses for not following a structured project management approach 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoiding shortcuts 33\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaying aware of other potential challenges 35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAligning with the Four Values that Comprise the Code of Ethics 36\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price of greatness is responsibility 36\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to your project 37\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintaining fairness 37\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonesty is the best policy 38\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and PMBOK 7 39\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Beginning the Journey: The Genesis of a Project\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGathering Ideas for Projects 42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at information sources for potential projects 43\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProposing a project in a business case 43\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping the Project Charter 45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforming a cost-benefit analysis 46\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConducting a feasibility study 48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerating documents during the development of the project charter 49\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciding Which Projects to Move to the Second Phase of Their Life Cycle 50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTailoring Your Delivery Approach 51\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the organization 52\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the project 53\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Models, Methods, and Artifacts to Use 54\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and PMBOK 7 60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Knowing Your Project’s Stakeholders: Involving the Right People\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Your Project’s Stakeholders 64\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Stakeholder Register 64\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting your stakeholder register 65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsuring your stakeholder register is complete and up-to-date 70\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a stakeholder register template 71\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermining Whether Stakeholders Are Drivers, Supporters, or Observers 73\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciding when to involve your stakeholders 75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing different methods to involve your stakeholders 78\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking the most of your stakeholders’ involvement 78\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplaying Your Stakeholder Register 79\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirming Your Stakeholders’ Authority 80\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessing Your Stakeholders’ Power and Interest 82\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and PMBOK 7 84\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Clarifying What You’re Trying to Accomplish — And Why\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefining Your Project with a Scope Statement 86\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at the Big Picture: Explaining the Need for Your Project 90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiguring out why you’re doing the project 90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing the line: Where your project starts and stops 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStating your project’s objectives 101\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarking Boundaries: Project Constraints 106\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking within limitations 106\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDealing with needs 109\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacing the Unknowns When Planning: Documenting Your Assumptions 109\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresenting Your Scope Statement in a Clear and Concise Document 110\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and PMBOK 7 111\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Developing Your Game Plan: Getting from Here to There\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivide and Conquer: Breaking Your Project into Manageable Chunks 114\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking in detail 114\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying necessary project work with a work breakdown structure 116\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDealing with special situations 124\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating and Displaying Your Work Breakdown Structure 127\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering different schemes to create your WBS hierarchy 128\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing one of two approaches to develop your WBS 129\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategorizing your project’s work 130\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabeling your WBS entries 132\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplaying your WBS in different formats 133\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproving the quality of your WBS 136\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing templates 137\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying Risks While Detailing Your Work 138\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocumenting What You Need to Know about Your Planned Project Work 140\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePMBOK 7\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e141\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Planning Time: Determining When and How Much\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: You Want This Project Done When?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture This: Illustrating a Work Plan with a Network Diagram 146\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefining a network diagram’s elements 146\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing a network diagram 148\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalyzing a Network Diagram 149\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading a network diagram 150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterpreting a network diagram 151\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with Your Project’s Network Diagram 156\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermining precedence 156\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a network diagram to analyze a simple example 160\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping Your Project’s Schedule 164\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking the first steps 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When\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting the Information You Need to Match People to Tasks 182\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciding what skills and knowledge team members must have 183\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting team members’ skills, knowledge, and interests in a skills matrix 187\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimating Needed Commitment 189\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a human resources matrix 189\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying needed personnel in a human resources matrix 191\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimating required work effort 192\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactoring productivity, efficiency, and availability into work-effort estimates 193\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReflecting efficiency when you use historical data 194\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccounting for efficiency in personal work-effort estimates 196\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsuring Your Project Team Members Can Meet Their Resource Commitments 198\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning your initial allocations 198\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResolving potential resource overloads 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoordinating assignments across multiple projects 202\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePMBOK 7\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e205\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Planning for Other Resources and Developing the Budget\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermining Non-Personnel Resource Needs 208\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking Sense of the Dollars: Project Costs and Budgets 210\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at different types of project costs 210\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing the three stages of a project budget 212\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefining your budget as your project progresses 213\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermining project costs for a detailed budget estimate 215\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePMBOK 7\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e219\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Venturing into the Unknown: Dealing with Risk\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefining Risk and Risk Management 222\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on Risk Factors and Risks 223\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing risk factors 224\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying risks 226\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessing Risks: Probability and Consequences 229\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGauging the likelihood of a risk 230\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimating the extent of the consequences 232\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting Everything under Control: Managing Risk 234\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing the risks you want to manage 235\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping a risk management strategy 236\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunicating about risks 237\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing a Risk Management Plan 239\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and PMBOK 7 240\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Group Work: Putting Your Team Together\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Aligning the Key Players for Your Project\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefining Three Organizational Environments 246\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe functional structure 246\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe projectized structure 248\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matrix structure 250\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Key Players in a Matrix Environment 253\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project manager 253\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProject team members 255\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctional managers 255\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project owner 256\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project sponsor 256\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpper management 257\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking Successfully in a Matrix Environment 258\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating and continually reinforcing a team identity 258\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting team member commitment 259\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEliciting support from other people in the environment 259\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeading off common problems before they arise 260\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and PMBOK 7 261\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Defining Team Members’ Roles and Responsibilities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutlining the Key Roles 264\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinguishing authority, responsibility, and accountability 264\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the difference between authority and responsibility 265\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking Project Assignments 265\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelving into delegation 266\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharing responsibility 271\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolding people accountable — even when they don’t report to you 272\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture This: Depicting Roles with a Responsibility Assignment Matrix 276\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the elements of a RAM 277\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading a RAM 278\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping a RAM 280\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsuring your RAM is accurate 281\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDealing with Micromanagement 284\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRealizing why a person micromanages 284\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaining a micromanager’s trust 285\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking well with a micromanager 286\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and PMBOK 7 286\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Starting Your Project Team Off on the Right Foot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinalizing Your Project’s Participants 288\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you in? Confirming your team members’ participation 288\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssuring that others are on board 291\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilling in the blanks 292\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping Your Team 293\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewing the approved project plan 294\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping team and individual goals 295\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifying team member roles 295\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefining your team’s operating processes 296\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupporting the development of team member relationships 297\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResolving conflicts 297\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll together now: Helping your team become a smooth-functioning unit 300\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaying the Groundwork for Controlling Your Project 303\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting and preparing your tracking systems 303\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablishing schedules for reports and meetings 304\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting your project’s baseline 305\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHear Ye, Hear Ye! Announcing Your Project 305\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting the Stage for Your Project Retrospective 306\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and PMBOK 7 306\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Steering the Ship: Managing Your Project to Success\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e309\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Tracking Progress and Maintaining Control\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolding On to the Reins: Monitoring and Controlling 312\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablishing Project Management Information Systems 314\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clock’s ticking: Monitoring schedule performance 315\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in a day’s work: Monitoring work effort 322\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the money: Monitoring expenditures 327\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting Your Control Process into Action 330\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeading off problems before they occur 330\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormalizing your control process 331\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying possible causes of delays and variances 333\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying possible corrective actions 334\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting back on track: Rebaselining 334\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReacting Responsibly When Changes Are Requested 335\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResponding to change requests 336\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreeping away from scope creep 337\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and PMBOK 7 338\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Keeping Everyone Informed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI Meant What I Said and I Said What I Meant: Successful Communication Basics 340\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreaking down the communication process 341\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinguishing one-way and two-way communication 341\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan you hear me now? Listening actively 342\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing the Appropriate Medium for Project Communication 344\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust the facts: Written reports 345\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving it along: Meetings that work 346\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing a Written Project Progress Report 350\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking a list (of names) and checking it twice 350\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing what’s hot (and what’s not) in your report 351\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarning a Pulitzer, or at least writing an interesting report 352\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolding Key Project Meetings 355\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegularly scheduled team meetings 356\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAd hoc team meetings 357\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecutive leadership progress reviews 357\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing a Project Communications Management Plan 358\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and PMBOK 7 359\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Encouraging Peak Performance by Providing Effective Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e361\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploring the Differences between Leadership and Management 362\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Traits People Look for in a Leader 363\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping Personal Power and Influence 365\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding why people do what you ask 365\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablishing the bases of your power 367\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou Can Do It! Creating and Sustaining Team Member Motivation 368\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreasing commitment by clarifying your project’s benefits 369\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncouraging persistence by demonstrating project feasibility 370\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLetting people know how they’re doing 371\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding rewards for work well done 372\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeading a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Project Team 373\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiversity is an asset worthy of inclusion 374\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquity is a choice – choose it 375\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePMBOK 7\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e375\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Bringing Your Project to Closure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e377\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaying the Course to Completion 378\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning ahead for your project’s closure 379\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpdating your initial closure plans when you’re ready to wind down the project 380\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharging up your team for the sprint to the finish line 380\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandling Administrative Issues 381\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding a Smooth Transition for Team Members 381\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurveying the Results: The Project Retrospective Evaluation 384\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing for the evaluation throughout the project 384\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting the stage for the evaluation meeting 386\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConducting the evaluation meeting 387\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing up on the evaluation 389\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePMBOK 7\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e389\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Taking Your Project Management to the Next Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e391\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Using Newer Methods and Resources to Enhance Your Project Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e393\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking a Look at the Agile Approach to Project Management 394\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding what drives the Agile approach 394\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking a look at the elements of Agile when implemented through Scrum 396\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing the Agile and traditional (Waterfall) approaches 397\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Computer Software Effectively 398\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at your software options 399\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelping your software perform at its best 404\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing project management software into your organization 406\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Social Media to Enhance Project Management 407\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefining social media 408\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploring how social media can support your project planning and performance 409\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing social media to support your project communications 411\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePMBOK 7\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e412\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Monitoring Project Performance with Earned Value Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e413\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefining Earned Value Management 414\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting to know EVM terms and formulas 414\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at a simple example 418\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermining the reasons for observed variances 420\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe How-To: Applying Earned Value Management to Your Project 421\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermining a Task’s Earned Value 425\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating This Chapter to the PMP Exam and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePMBOK 7\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e429\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e431\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Questions to Ask Yourself as You Plan Your Project\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e433\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s the Purpose of Your Project? 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