Project Management Absolute Beginner's Guide

Gregory M. Horine is a certified (PMP, CCP) business technology and IT project management professional with more than 27 years of successful results across multiple industries using servant leadership principles. Primary areas of expertise and strength include the following: • Project management and leadership • Complete project lifecycle experience • Complex application development • Package implementation and integration • Enterprise solution development • Effective use of project management tools • Microsoft Project • Project and portfolio management tools • Data analysis and transformation • Business process analysis and improvement • Vendor and procurement management • Mind mapping tools • Quality and risk management • Regulatory and process compliance In addition, Mr. Horine holds a master’s degree in computer science from Ball State University and a bachelor’s degree in both marketing and computer science from Anderson College (Anderson, Indiana). Through his servant leadership approach, Mr. Horine has established a track record of empowering his teammates, improving project communications, overcoming technical and political obstacles, and successfully completing projects that meet the targeted objectives. Mr. Horine is grateful for the guidance and the opportunities that he has received from many mentors throughout his career. Their patience and influence has helped form a rewarding career marked by continuous learning and improvement.

Introduction
Part I Project Management Jumpstart
Chapter 1 Project Management Overview
Chapter 2 The Project Manager
Chapter 3 Essential Elements for Any Successful Project
Part II Project Planning
Chapter 4 Defining a Project
Chapter 5 Planning a Project
Chapter 6 Developing the Work Breakdown Structure
Chapter 7 Estimating the Work
Chapter 8 Developing the Project Schedule
Chapter 9 Determining the Project Budget
Part III Project Control
Chapter 10 Controlling a Project
Chapter 11 Managing Project Changes
Chapter 12 Managing Project Deliverables
Chapter 13 Managing Project Issues
Chapter 14 Managing Project Risks
Chapter 15 Managing Project Quality
Part IV Project Execution
Chapter 16 Leading a Project
Chapter 17 Managing Project Communications
Chapter 18 Managing Expectations
Chapter 19 Keys to Better Project Team Performance
Chapter 20 Managing Differences
Chapter 21 Managing Vendors
Chapter 22 Ending a Project
Part V Accelerating the Learning Curve…Even More
Chapter 23 Making Better Use of Microsoft Project
Chapter 24 When Reality Happens
Chapter 25 The Fun Never Stops
Chapter 26 Powerful PMP Exam Tips