Practical Project Management Manage Projects Successfully With This Comprehensive Toolkit And Templates

Project Management is fast becoming one of the most sought-after skills across industries and job functions. Many professionals are attracted to project management as a career choice. Knowing how to implement a tried and tested approach the complements all popular methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile and the PMI’s PMBOK, is essential for all project managers. Based on Emanuela’s internationally best-selling course “Practical Project Management”, this book condenses best practice project management methods into a practical and useful guide. Learn from her real-world experience and get started on your projects with a comprehensive set of tools and templates covering the entire project life cycle. Armed with the benefits of the various methods and tools, you should be able to convince colleagues of their importance to deliver projects successfully. If you aim to complete a project qualification such as PRINCE2 or the PMI’s PMP, this book is highly recommended as pre-reading to first understand all key project management concepts and their practical implementation. This book introduces you to the concept of project management and walks you through the full project life cycle. It follows a logical thinking approach and provides worked examples. If you follow Emanuela’s teaching in this book, you will be equipped to deliver projects more confidently, professionally and successfully. You will learn how to adapt the approach to different types of projects in terms of their nature and complexity. Templates in this book include a: · Project Brief · Project Business Case · Project Plan · Governance Structure · Responsibility Matrix · Risks Management Log · Stakeholder Mapping · Project Communication Plan · Project Actions Tracker and Gantt Chart · Task Dependency Mapping · Budget Breakdown and Tracker · Kick-Off Meeting Agenda · Scope Change Management Log · Issues Management Log · Status Report · Benefits Realisation Review · Lesson Learnt Log · Project Manager Skills Self-Assessment EMANUELA is a performance improvement consultant with over 20 years’ experience in project management. She has trained over 5,000 people on the subject around the world and understands how to explain complex topics simply. Whether training in-person or virtually, she engages individuals and teams with energy, enthusiasm, and passion for continuous improvement. Emanuela's books are all practical, relevant and useful.

One of the most challenging aspects on projects is managing stakeholder expectations and getting their commitment and buy-in to the project. Written by an experienced Project Management consultant, trainer and coach, this book will provide you with the know-how, techniques and templates you need to conduct robust stakeholder management on your projects. The approach described here is scalable. On large complex projects, you should perform rigorous and robust stakeholder management. On smaller, less complex projects, you need to apply the spirit of the method. Stakeholder engagement is one of the most important keys to successful projects. Having a tried-and-tested set of stakeholder management tools is essential for all project managers. This book provides an essential and up-to-date toolkit for project managers to identify, assess and engage their stakeholders. It is packed with free-to-use tools and templates that experienced project managers use to successfully manage their stakeholders. No waffle, page filling theory or unnecessary padding. Practical. Relevant. Useful.

A practical handbook for career project managers and those involved intermittently with projects throughout their career. Brief and visually led, Managing Project Delivery gets to the point, giving you the knowledge and confidence to manage project benefits and increase the certainty of success. Focused on the needs of engineering and technical Project Managers, but generic enough to support projects in other areas such as business change, IT and product development. Supported by downloadable on-line project benefits management tool templates that enable the techniques developed in the book to be applied in practice. Comprehensive real world case studies demonstrate the use of tools. Successful projects are the basis for the business many successful organisations, but many professionals lack the basic skills required to manage projects successfully. This book shows how to maximise the outcomes of projects and to ensure that the benefits arising from projects -- large or small -- are fully realized by the business. This key outcome can be easily overlooked or sidelined by the need to keep projects on track. Managing Project Delivery provides simple yet powerful tools to ensure that projects deliver on their goals in a controlled and accountable manner. It is the first of four project management titles that separately build skills and together provide a powerful project management resource. * A practical handbook for career project managers and those involved intermittently with projects throughout their career. * Brief and visually led, Managing Project Delivery gets to the point, giving you the knowledge and confidence to deliver projects and increase the certainty of success. * Focused on the needs of both engineering and technical Project Managers, but generic enough to support projects in other areas such as business change, IT and product development. * Supported by downloadable on-line project delivery tool templates that enable the techniques developed in the book to be applied in practice. * Comprehensive real world case studies demonstrate the use of tools. * Project delivery is the third stage of the project lifecycle. This book shows how to maintain control and forecast the project outcome. Provides expert advice, tried-and-tested techniques and a delivery toolkit to address: • Business alignment • Value delivery • Control and forecasting

This book provides you with the tools required to approach and manage projects. These effective skills will impact positively on the success of both the projects you are involved with and of your organization. Key features * A practical handbook for both career project managers and those involved intermittently with projects throughout their career * Provides simple step-by-step tools for understanding and managing each of the project value-add stages: - Developing a business case - Robust planning - Staying in control - Delivering benefits * Focussed on the needs of engineering and other technical project managers, but generic enough to support projects in other areas * Brief and visually led, the Toolkit is designed to get you up and running fast and to increase the certainty of a positive project outcome from day one * Comprehensive real world case studies demonstrate the use of tools * Supported by downloadable online project planning templates that enable the techniques developed in the book to be applied in practice Project Management Toolkit introduces the whole project life-cycle. It is the first of four project management titles that separately build skills in critical PM areas and together provide a powerful project management resource. • Focussed on the needs of engineering and other technical project managers, this book recognises that most non-routine work completed by an organization is a project • A practical, hands-on guide to aid those tasked with real industry projects – not a lengthy theoretical textbook, it gets to the point and delivers REAL benefits • Fully supported by online project planning and delivery tools, templates, workflow organizers and data sheets, the book is suitable for both career project managers and those involved with projects intermittently

Embrace the intersection of human ingenuity and technological innovation. Gartner’s research team have predicted that by 2030, 80% of Project Management tasks will be run by AI. AI is not going to go away, so the longer project managers ignore it, the more they are losing out. Not only losing out on the benefits of AI but losing out on staying ahead in their careers. Organisations that effectively leverage AI in project management gain a competitive edge. They can deliver projects more efficiently, meet deadlines consistently, and adapt to changing circumstances with greater agility, ultimately contributing to the overall success of the organization. Are you ready to transform your project management approach? Artificial Intelligence in Project Management is the essential guide for project managers who are new to AI and want to catch up with this game-changing technology. This book shows how AI can save you time, and support you in being more efficient in your role. With real-world examples, practical use cases and actionable insights, this book bridges the gap between complex AI concepts and everyday project management tasks. It provides clear, actionable steps to help you integrate AI into your projects, even if you're starting from scratch. Don't get left behind. Equip yourself with this essential know-how to lead your projects with confidence in this new age. The efficiency gains from using AI tools in project management allows us more time to focus on the people-side of project management. AI enables project managers and teams to stay on top of their project planning and execution activities, whilst freeing up time for much needed stakeholder management. Target audience for this book: Project and Programme Managers, workstream leaders, project management officers, Business Analysts and all professionals interested in AI and Project Management. This is also a brilliant text to support graduate and post-graduate studies in Project Management. Reading this book will help you: · Understand the fundamentals of AI and its implications for project management. · Learn about key AI tools and technologies applicable to project management tasks. · Discover real-world examples of successful AI integration in project environments. · Learn how to leverage AI for decision-making, planning, and risk management. · Utilise a set if time-saving use cases where AI can assist in project management. · Understand what you need to do to stay ahead in your career as a Project Manager. As always with this author’s books, there is no waffle, page filling theory or unnecessary padding. Practical. Relevant. Useful. EMANUELA is a performance improvement coach with over 20 years’ experience in project management. She has trained thousands of people on the subject around the world and has a knack for explaining complex topics simply. Whether training in-person or virtually, she engages individuals and teams with her energy, enthusiasm, and her passion for continuous improvement.

Expert guidance on ensuring project success—the latest edition! Many projects fail to deliver on time and within budget, and often-poor project management is to blame. If you're a project manager, the newest edition of this expert and top-selling book will help you avoid the pitfalls and manage projects successfully. Covering the major project management techniques including Traditional (Linear and Incremental), Agile (Iterative and Adaptive), and Extreme, this book lays out a comprehensive overview of all of the best-of-breed project management approaches and tools today. You'll learn how to use these approaches effectively to achieve better outcomes. Fresh topics in this new edition include critical chain project management, using the Requirements Management Lifecycle as a key driver, career and professional development for project managers, and more. This book is packed with step-by-step instruction and practical case studies, and a companion web site offers additional exercises and solutions. Gives new or veteran project managers a comprehensive overview of the best-of-breed project management approaches and tools today Shows readers, through step-by-step instruction and practical case studies, how to use these tools effectively Updated new edition adds new material on career and professional development for project managers, critical chain project management, and more If you're seeking to improve your professional project management skills, the latest edition of this popular, successful, and in-depth book is the place to start. Visit http://wysockiepm.com/ for support materials and to connect with the author.

A Business Case is a decision-making tool. Business Case authors therefore have a responsibility to write a Business Case that balances brevity with clarity, in a way that is easy and interesting to read and helps Decision Makers make the best decision for the organisation and key stakeholders. Writing a Business Case can be a daunting task. Many organisations do not have standard templates that support the author, or the templates are old and long-winded. Penned by a seasoned consultant who has supported professionals across industry to write better business cases, this book is the only blueprint of its kind. The guidance in this book, together with a host of useful templates and tested techniques, demystifies the task of writing Business Cases and propels professionals into the echelons of mastery. This book is a field coach that will help Business Case authors craft a narrative that resonates with decision-makers. From simple business case scenarios to large complex cases, this book is a universal blueprint. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned corporate veteran, the principles in this book will guide you and improve the way you write business cases. If you aim to complete a business case writing qualification such as Better Business CasesTM, this book is highly recommended as pre-reading to first understand all key aspects of a business case. If you have completed a qualification and have not read this book, it is guaranteed to provide you with unique tools, techniques and insights that are not included in the Better Business CasesTM qualification and supporting text book. When you follow Emanuela’s guidance in this book, you will be equipped to write and present compelling business cases more confidently, professionally and successfully. As always with this author’s books, there is no waffle, page filling theory or unnecessary padding. Practical. Relevant. Useful. Templates in this book include a: · Benefits Tracker · Project Business Case Template · Clarification Questions Log · Stakeholder Mapping · Stakeholder Insights Analysis · Strategic Fitness Scorecard · Ideas Comparison Scorecard · Simple Options Appraisal · TCO Options Comparison Table · Simple Options Appraisal with x-year TCO · Scored Options Appraisal Showing TCO · Impact v Net Position Chart · Weighted Scored Options Appraisal Showing TCO · Investment Appraisal · Business Case RACI Matrix · Simple Risk Assessment · Residual Risk Assessment · Business Case Review Checklist · Business Case Assumptions Log EMANUELA is a performance improvement coach with over 20 years’ experience in project management. She has trained thousands of people on the subject around the world and has a knack for explaining complex topics simply. Whether training in-person or virtually, she engages individuals and teams with her energy, enthusiasm, and her passion for continuous improvement.

Boost your performance with improved project management tactics Project Management ToolBox: Tools and Techniques for the Practicing Project Manager, Second Edition offers a succinct explanation of when, where, and how to use project management resources to enhance your work. With updated content that reflects key advances in the project management field, including planning, implementation, control, cost, and scheduling, this revised text offers added material that covers relevant topics, such as agility, change management, governance, reporting, and risk management. This comprehensive resource provides a contemporary set of tools, explaining each tool's purpose and intention, development, customization and variations, and benefits and disadvantages. Additionally, examples, tips, and milestone checks guide you through the application of these tools, helping you practically apply the information you learn. Effective project management can support a company in increasing market share, improving the quality of products, and enhancing customer service. With so many aspects of project management changing as the business world continues to evolve, it is critical that you stay up to date on the latest topics in this field. Explore emerging topics within the world of project management, keeping up to date on the latest, most relevant subject areas Leverage templates, exercises, and PowerPoint presentations to enhance your project management skills Discuss tips, reporting, implementation, documentation, and other essentials of the project management field Consider how project management fits into various industries, including technology, construction, healthcare, and product development Project Management ToolBox: Tools and Techniques for the Practicing Project Manager, Second Edition is an essential resource for experienced project managers and project management students alike.