{"product_id":"project-management-nation-isbn-9780471139263","title":"Project Management Nation","description":"\"...Project management is surely one of the most important professions in the IT industry today. This collection of tips, techniques and guidelines helps IT project managers improve their project management skills on a daily basis. This project book highlights (1) Project Strategy, (2)Life-Cycle Development of a project and (3) Testing of an IT product....\"Der Projektmanager nimmt in der IT-Branche eine zentrale Stellung ein. \"Project Management Nation\" ist eine Sammlung praktischer Tipps, Ratschläge und Techniken, die IT Projektmanagern helfen, ihre Fähigkeiten im Projektmanagement zu verbessern. Schwerpunkte liegen dabei sowohl auf der Geschäftsstrategie als auch auf der Geschäftsanalyse. Das Buch ist ideal geeignet für Einsteiger und für erfahrene IT Projektmanager, die mit IT-Projekten für Kunden aus verschiedenen Branchen betraut sind. Mit Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen für jede Projektphase. \"Project Management Nation\" - eine wahre Fundgrube praxiserprobter Ratschläge, Tipps und Techniken.  Foreword.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: Understanding Project Strategy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Becoming an IT Project Manager.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Project Concepts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: The Project Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Planning for Success.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Executing the Project.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Controlling the Project.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Implementing the Project.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: Closing the Project.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e About the Author. \u003cb\u003eJASON \"JAY\" CHARVAT\u003c\/b\u003e is a project management consultant and senior manager for RCG Information Technology, Inc., a leader in end-to-end IT professional services, application development, management, and integration of IT solutions for Fortune 500 companies. He is a certified project manager in the cellular, defense, government, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications industries. For more than ten years, Charvat has led development teams to deliver successful IT solutions. He is also an active member of the Project Management Institute and a member of the RCG Presidents Club.  Organizations depend on IT project managers to support overall business strategies with clear-cut benefits and advantages. As the bridge between the larger business strategy and the functional project level, project managers are expected to ensure key benefits such as reduced delivery costs, accelerated product-to-market speed, focus on client needs, and improved quality. To accomplish this, the successful IT project manager must have a complete command of a wide range of technologies, processes, techniques, skill sets, tools, and more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Project Management Nation is the ultimate resource for IT project managers who need quick and easy access to the \"what to do\" and \"how to do it\" of project management. It leads readers step by step through each project phase and helps them master the technical, managerial, and leadership skills that every outstanding project manager needs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Packed with authoritative advice, state-of-the-art tools, easy-to-use templates, and proven techniques, this get-it-done guide covers everything from project conception, analysis, and planning to execution, control, and implementation. Plus, special sections are devoted to important topics such as understanding and developing project strategy; deciding whether IT project management is the career for you; and the often neglected process of bringing a project to an orderly conclusion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e IT project management has become one of the most demanding and rewarding professions of the information age. Whether you're an experienced project manager or new to the profession, Project Management Nation helps you answer every demand with more speed, confidence, and skill. Once you've done that, the rewards will take care of themselves.  \u003cb\u003eUniversal praise for \u003ci\u003eProject Management Nation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eProject Management Nation\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide to IT project management, with no 'stone' unturned. The book is chock-full of PM definitions, tools, and techniques.\"\u003cbr\u003e —David Korse, President and CEO, Imark Communications Inc.\u003cbr\u003e Publisher, Projects@Work magazine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eProject Management Nation\u003c\/i\u003e offers IT project managers pertinent insights that they would not encounter in the standard project management literature.\"\u003cbr\u003e —J. Davidson Frame, PhD, Dean, University of Management and Technology, Arlington, Virginia\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Jay's book offers project managers and executives keen insights into the planning, executing, and controlling of IT projects. This is how project management should perform!\"\u003cbr\u003e —David A. Todd, Vice President, Project Management, Walt Disney Imagineering\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Jason provides great insight into why most IT projects fail. His approach to 'doing it right' is great reading for any senior executive!\"\u003cbr\u003e —Robert D. Simplot, President and CEO, RCG Information Technology, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book goes well beyond the traditional PM tone in describing the workings of PM in a corporate environment. It includes numerous useful examples of forms, plans, and checklists used throughout the life cycle of projects. It is a valuable addition to any PM's library and will likely spend more time being used than it will on the shelf.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Michael Lines, PMP, CISSP, founder and Editor, \u003ci\u003eallPM.com\u003c\/i\u003e—\"The Project Managers Homepage\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book offers a cookbook approach to IT project management . . . a great addition to your PM toolbag.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Daniel Waters, President, Project Management Institute, Atlanta Chapter\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A must-have for both new and seasoned project managers! Readers will gain a clear understanding of project management concepts through easy-to-understand explanations and practical examples.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Claudia Richard, PMP, Vice President of Communications, Project Management Institute, Tampa Bay Chapter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989875179749,"sku":"NP9780471139263","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471139263.jpg?v=1761785752","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/project-management-nation-isbn-9780471139263","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}