{"product_id":"project-managers-spotlight-on-planning-isbn-9780782144130","title":"Project Manager's Spotlight on Planning","description":"\u003cb\u003eClear-Cut Ways to Manage Project Planning\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you're a typical project manager, you're probably aware of the importance of planning but may not have the time or expertise to develop a full-blown strategy. Here's a quick and practical guide to applying the disciplines of proven planning practices without the rigor of complex processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003ci\u003eProject Manager's Spotlight\u003c\/i\u003e series from Harbor Light Press, this straightforward book offers solutions to real-life planning scenarios. Author Catherine Tomczyk highlights critical components of project planning and equips you with tools, techniques, checklists, and templates you can put to use immediately. By following a realistic case study from start to finish, you'll see how a project manager deals with each task. Ultimately, this book will help you accurately estimate time and resource requirements, enabling you to implement successful projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProject Manager's Spotlight on Planning\u003c\/i\u003e teaches you how to\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefine project objectives, goals, scope, and requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraft plans to manage risk, quality, and procurement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild your dream team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinalize estimates and budgets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate the project schedule\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Initiating the Project Plan 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall vs Large Projects 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitiating a Project 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrafting the Project Plan 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Defining Project Objectives, Goals, Scope, and Requirements 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Project Objectives and Goals 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Project Goals 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelineating Scope 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequirements 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Defining Your Risk Management Plan 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Risk Management 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Risk Response Plan 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Drafting Your Dream Team 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Your Organization 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam Composition 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Skills 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiating for Your Team 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam Development Stages 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Hiring 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Team Roles and Responsibilities 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Communication 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Finalizing Estimates and Budgets 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Bottom-Up Estimate 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming an Estimate Analysis 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Project Budget 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Creating the Project Schedule 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Activity Sequencing 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimating Activity Durations 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Activity Precedence 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping the Schedule 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing How We Really Do It 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Defining Your Quality Management Plan 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing Quality Processes 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Quality Resources 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Quality Management Plan 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Defining the Procurement Management Plan 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurchasing Goods and Services 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing When Should You Use an Attorney 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Formalizing the Plan 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Project Kickoff Meeting Agenda 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilitating the Kickoff Meeting 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A Nine Knowledge Areas Refresher 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Management Process Groups 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Management Knowledge Areas 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B Project Planning Templates 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eCatherine A. Tomczyk, PMP\u003c\/b\u003e has 25 years of experience managing projects and developing highly motivated teams. She currently serves as project manager for First Data Corporation.  \u003cb\u003eClear-Cut Ways to Manage Project Planning\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you're a typical project manager, you're probably aware of the importance of planning but may not have the time or expertise to develop a full-blown strategy. Here's a quick and practical guide to applying the disciplines of proven planning practices without the rigor of complex processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003ci\u003eProject Manager's Spotlight\u003c\/i\u003e series from Harbor Light Press, this straightforward book offers solutions to real-life planning scenarios. Author Catherine Tomczyk highlights critical components of project planning and equips you with tools, techniques, checklists, and templates you can put to use immediately. 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