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Project mishaps are all too common but often easy to avoid. Fundamentals of Project Management gets both new and current managers up to speed on the basics-the first crucial step for completing projects timely and on budget.Having already helped many generations of project managers navigate the ins and outs of every aspect of successful project management, this revised edition remains the perfect resource for succeeding in this complex discipline that has changed greatly in recent years.In Fundamentals of Project Management, management expert Joseph Heagney contains new information on topics including:Clarify project goals and objectivesDevelop a work breakdown in structureCreate a project risk planProduce a realistic scheduleManage change requestsControl and evaluate progress at everyFully updated in accordance with the latest version of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), this all-encompassing book contains expanded coverage on areas such as estimating, stakeholder management, procurement management, creating a communication plan, project closure, PMP certification requirements and more.Full of tools, techniques, examples, and instructive exercises, Fundamentals of Project Management will refresh your knowledge and equip you with the proper skills to succeed. Review "This book is a great resource for helping a project manager or other team member to learn new tools and techniques or refresh their knowledge." -PM World Journal Book Description "...a great resource for helping a project manager or other team member to learn new tools and techniques or refresh their knowledge. "-PM World Journal A project management bestseller-revised and better than ever. Boasting sales of more than 200,000 copies, Fundamentals of Project Management has helped generations of project managers navigate the ins and outs of every aspect of this complex discipline. But much has changed in recent years. Fully updated in accordance with the latest version of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), the fifth edition of this classic text remains the perfect introduction to the subject, showing readers how to: Clarify project goals and objectives • Develop a work breakdown structure • Create a project risk plan • Produce a realistic schedule • Manage change requests • Control and evaluate progress at every stage • Lead the project team The book contains new information and expanded coverage on topics including estimating; stakeholder management; procurement management; creating a communication plan; project closure; requirements for PMP certification; and much more. Chock full of tools, techniques, examples, and instructive exercises, this up-to-the-minute guide will help you plan and execute projects on time, on budget-and with maximum efficiency. For two decades, Fundamentals of Project Management has helped people tackle the complexities of the job. Succinct and easy to read, the book simplifies concepts, answers questions, and helps tame the chaos that can erupt as projects move from planning to completion. The fifth edition of this trusted bestseller offers the practical guidelines and tools project managers have come to expect, with new information explaining changes to the PMBOK® Guide. Updated tools, techniques, examples, and exercises clearly explain how to: • Clarify project goals and objectives • NEW: Manage stakeholders in the planning process • Form a project risk plan • NEW: Create a communication plan • Use a work breakdown structure • NEW: Develop solid estimates • Produce a workable schedule • NEW: Improve procurement management • Manage change requests • Lead the project team effectively • Control and evaluate progress at every stage • NEW: Close the project and review lessons learned • And more Project mishaps are all too common, but often easy to avoid. With its practical, step-by-step approach, this book gets bot