**Important New Tools for Managing Your Small Projects As Part of a Larger Program!**The first edition of __Project Management for Small Projects__ introduced project management processes, tools, and techniques that are scalable and adaptable to small projects. Project managers learned a structured, disciplined approach to managing small projects sensibly and realistically. This new edition is updated throughout to reflect the __PMBOK® Guide, Fifth Edition__, balancing the particular needs of small projects with the project management methodology.Project managers who are proficient at managing and leading their own projects are increasingly being called upon to work collaboratively with other project managers to lead components of a program. In addition to knowing how to manage processes and how to lead the team, project managers must now also know how to collaborate and share knowledge with other project managers. A new chapter on program management offers important insights and guidance for managing a group of related small projects in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually Content: Title Page Copyright About the Author Dedication Contents Preface Acknowledgments Part 1 Project Management Discipline Chapter 1 Introduction to Project Management Project Overview What Is Project Management? The Value of Using Project Management on Small Projects Chapter 2 Concerns for Small Projects Challenges for Small Projects Problems Resulting from Not Using Project Management Chapter 3 Managing and Leading Small Projects The Difference Between Management and Leadership Managing Small Projects Leading Small Projects Managing and Leading a Project. Managing and Leading Simple ProjectsChapter 4 Pre-Project Activities Statement of Work Project Request Part 2 Project Management Process for Small Projects Chapter 5 Process Overview Project Life Cycle Deliverables Project Management Process for Small Projects PALM Principle Chapter 6 Initiating Initiating Process Summary Initiating Process Steps Project Charter Project Roles and Responsibilities INITIATION PROCESS GUIDE Chapter 7 Planning for Small Projects Planning Process Summary Planning Process Steps PLANNING PROCESS GUIDE Chapter 8 Planning for Simple Projects. Planning StepsStep 1: Prepare for Planning Activities Step 2: Collect Requirements Step 3: Develop Scope Statement Step 4: Develop a WBS Step 5: Develop an Action Plan or To-Do List Step 6: Plan Project Communications PLANNING PROCESS GUIDE FOR SIMPLE PROTECTS Chapter 9 Controlling Controlling Process Summary Controlling Process Activities Action Items CONTROLLING PROCESS GUIDE Chapter 10 Closing Closing Process Summary Closing Process Steps CLOSING PROCESS GUIDE Part 3 Additional Discipline Chapter 11 Managing Multiple Small Projects Multiple Project Overview. Small Project PortfoliosProblems with Managing Multiple Projects SPM Multiple-Project Management Process Chapter 12 Projects as Part of a Program Project Activities and Collaboration Knowledge Sharing Chapter 13 Building Effective Teams Teams for a Small Project Team Charter Effective Team Meetings The Tuckman Model Facilitation Tools Chapter 14 The Power of One What Is the Power of One? Roles and Responsibilities Realizing the Power of One Time Management Chapter 15 Transitioning to Larger Projects Project Management Skills Leadership Skills People, Process, and Technology. PROTECT MANAGEMENT KEYS FOR SUCCESSGlossary Index Back Cover.
Important New Tools for Managing Your Small Projects As Part of a Larger Program! The first edition of Project Management for Small Projects introduced project management processes, tools, and techniques that are scalable and adaptable to small projects. Project managers learned a structured, disciplined approach to managing small projects sensibly and realistically. This new edition is updated throughout to reflect the PMBOK® Guide, Fifth Edition, balancing the particular needs of small projects with the project management methodology.
Project managers who are proficient at managing and leading their own projects are increasingly being called upon to work collaboratively with other project managers to lead components of a program. In addition to knowing how to manage processes and how to lead the team, project managers must now also know how to collaborate and share knowledge with other project managers. A new chapter on program management offers important insights and guidance for managing a group of related small projects in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually.
This new edition is updated throughout to reflect the PMBOK Guide, fifth edition, balancing the particular needs of small projects with the project management methodology. Project managers who are proficient at managing and leading their own projects are increasingly being called upon to work collaboratively with other project managers to lead components of a program. In addition to knowing how to manage processes and how to lead the team, project managers must now also know how to collaborate and share knowledge with other project managers. A new chapter on program management offers important insights and guidance for managing a group of related small projects in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually. -- Edited summary from book
