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　　This 4th Edition of the 199,000-copy bestseller now covers a host of critical new topics including: new chapters on Software and IT projects, agile techniques, strategies for applying project management principles, and more downloadable forms.

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　　An updated and revised edition of the bestselling guide to managing projectsFor any professional responsible for coordinating projects among different departments, across executive levels, or with technical complexity, The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management offers comprehensive instruction on how to deliver on time and on budget. Get the step–by–step advice you need to find the right sponsor, clarify objectives, and set realistic schedules and budget projections. This Fourth Edition of the 200,000–copy bestseller now covers critical new topics including: software and IT projects, agile techniques, and project selection.Perfect for beginners or experienced managers needing to bring their systems up to date, The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management allows readers to extract maximum information in minimum time. The most comprehensive introduction to project management, updated to reflect changes in the business environment over the past few yearsFull of downloadable forms and spreadsheets to help you implement the techniques in the bookOffers updated advice on getting the most from Microsoft Project

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　　ERIC VERZUH is President of The Versatile Company, which provides project management training and consulting to thousands of professionals each year. His clients include major government agencies, small and large companies, and nonprofit organizations in such diverse industries as aerospace, health care, information technology, and education.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xvii
ABOUT THE AUTHOR xix
PREFACE xxi
DOWNLOADABLE FORMS xxiii
PART INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER PROJECT MANAGEMENT: THE KEY TO THRIVING IN THE NEWPROJECT-DRIVEN WORLD
Introduction
The Art and Science of Project Leadership
The Practical Foundation for Successful Projects: How This BookWill Help You
Project Management Relies on Other Disciplines
End Point
Stellar Performer: OrthoSpot
Stellar Performer: PMNGOs
CHAPTER FOUNDATION PRINCIPLES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xvii 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR xix 
PREFACE xxi 
DOWNLOADABLE FORMS xxiii 
PART  INTRODUCTION 
CHAPTER PROJECT MANAGEMENT: THE KEY TO THRIVING IN THE NEW
PROJECT-DRIVEN WORLD 
Introduction 
The Art and Science of Project Leadership 
The Practical Foundation for Successful Projects: How This Book
Will Help You 
Project Management Relies on Other Disciplines 
End Point 
Stellar Performer: OrthoSpot 
Stellar Performer: PMNGOs 
CHAPTER FOUNDATION PRINCIPLES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT 
Introduction 
Projects Require Project Management 
The Challenge of Managing Projects 
The Evolution of a Discipline 
The Definition of Success 
Project Management Functions 
Project Life Cycle 
Organizing for Projects 
Project Managers Are Leaders 
End Point 
Stellar Performer: Seattle Childrens Hospital and Regional Medical
Center 
PMP Exam Prep Questions 
PART  DEFINING THE PROJECT 
CHAPTER KNOW YOUR KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND WIN THEIR COOPERATION 
Introduction 
Stakeholders Are the Heart of a Successful Project 
Stakeholder Roles: Project Manager 
Stakeholder Roles: Project Team 
Stakeholder Roles: Management 
Stakeholder Roles: The Customer 
Stakeholder Roles: Representatives of External Constraints 
Stakeholder Roles: Advocates, Opponents, and Innocent
Bystanders 
Make Stakeholder Identification a Repeatable Process 
Lead the Stakeholders 
End Point 
Fast Foundation in Project Management 
PMP Exam Prep Questions 
CHAPTER WRITE THE RULES: FIVE KEY DOCUMENTS TO MANAGE EXPECTATIONS
AND DEFINE SUCCESS 
Introduction 
Project Rules Are the Foundation 
Publish a Project Charter 
Write a Statement of Work 
Statement of Work: Minimum Content 
Responsibility Matrix 
Creating a Communication Plan 
The Project Proposal Launches the Project 
End Point 
Fast Foundation in Project Management 
PMP Exam Prep Questions 
PART  THE PLANNING PROCESS 
CHAPTER RISK MANAGEMENT: MINIMIZE THE THREATS TO YOUR PROJECT 
Introduction 
All Project Management Is Risk 
Management 
The Risk Management Framework 
Step One: Identify the Risks 
Step Two: Analyze and Prioritize the Risks 
Step Three: Develop Response Plans 
Step Four: Establish Contingency and Reserve 
Step Five: Continuous Risk Management 
Unexpected Leadership 
End Point 
Fast Foundation in Project Management 
Stellar Performer: Washington State Department of
Transportation 
PMP Exam Prep Questions 
CHAPTER WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE: BREAK YOUR PROJECT INTO
MANAGEABLE UNITS OF WORK 
Introduction 
Defining the Work Breakdown Structure 
Building a Work Breakdown Structure 
Criteria for a Successful Work Breakdown Structure 
Work Package Size 
Planning for Quality 
Breaking Down Large Programs 
WBS Guidelines Vary 
Contractors or Vendors Can Provide a WBS 
End Point 
PMP Exam Prep Questions 
CHAPTER REALISTIC SCHEDULING 
Introduction 
Planning Overview 
Planning Step Two: Identify Task Relationships 
Planning Step Three: Estimate Work Packages 
Planning Step Four: Calculate an Initial Schedule 
Planning Step Five: Assign and Level Resources 
Small Projects Need Smaller Plans 
End Point 
Fast Foundation in Project Management 
PMP Exam Prep Questions 
CHAPTER THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ACCURATE ESTIMATING 
Introduction 
Estimating Fundamentals 
Estimating Techniques 
Building the Detailed Budget Estimate 
Generating the Cash Flow Schedule 
End Point 
Fast Foundation in Project Management 
Stellar Performer: Tynet, Inc. 
Stellar Performer: Adobe Systems 
PMP Exam Prep Questions 
CHAPTER BALANCING THE TRADE-OFF AMONG COST, SCHEDULE, AND
QUALITY 
Introduction 
Three Levels of Balancing a Project 
Balancing at the Project Level 
Balancing at the Business Case Level 
Balancing at the Enterprise Level 
End Point 
Stellar Performer: Safeco Field 
Stellar Performer: Boeing -ER Program 
PMP Exam Prep Questions 
PART  CONTROLLING THE PROJECT 
CHAPTER BUILDING A HIGHPERFORMANCE PROJECT TEAM 
Introduction 
A Framework for Building High-Performance Teams 
Leadership Responsibilities 
Building a Positive Team Environment 
Ground Rules 
Team Identity 
Team Listening Skills 
Meeting Management 
Summary of Building a Positive Team Environment 
Collaborative Problem Solving 
Problem Analysis 
Decision Modes 
Conflict Management 
Continuous Learning 
Summary of Collaborative Problem Solving 
Job Satisfaction 
End Point 
Stellar Performer: Habitat for Humanity 
PMP Exam Prep Questions 
CHAPTER CLEAR COMMUNICATION AMONG PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS 
Introduction 
Embrace Your Role as a Leader 
Communicating within the Project Team 
Communicating with Management and Customers 
Control Documents 
The Change Management Process 
Configuration Management 
Change Management Guidelines Are Essential for Managing
Expectations 
Closeout Reporting 
End Point 
Fast Foundation in Project Management 
PMP Exam Prep Questions 
CHAPTER MEASURING PROGRESS 
Introduction 
Measuring Schedule Performance 
Measuring Cost Performance 
Earned Value Reporting 
Cost and Schedule Baselines 
End Point 
PMP Exam Prep Questions 
CHAPTER SOLVING COMMON PROJECT PROBLEMS 
Introduction 
Responsibility beyond Your Authority 
Disaster Recovery 
Reducing the Time to Market 
When the Customer Delays the Project 
The Impossible Dream 
Fighting Fires 
Managing Volunteers 
Achieving the Five Project Success Factors 
End Point 
PART  ADVANCING YOUR PRACTICE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT 
CHAPTER ENTERPRISE PROJECT MANAGEMENT: COORDINATE ALL PROJECTS AND
PROJECT RESOURCES IN YOUR ORGANIZATION 
Introduction 
Defining Enterprise Project Management 
Three Tiers of Management within EPM 
The Four Components of EPM 
Establish Consistent EPM Processes 
Technology Enables EPM Processes 
The People Who Deliver Projects 
Support Project Management: The Project Office 
End Point 
CHAPTER REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING: THE KEY TO BUILDING THE RIGHT
PRODUCT 
Introduction 
Requirements Engineering and Project 
Management Are Intimately Connected 
Requirement Types Illustrate the Evolving Product Vision 
Requirements Engineering Scope and Processes 
Requirements Development Activities 
Requirements Management Activities 
Requirements Documentation Techniques 
Requirements Engineering Demands Discipline 
End Point 
CHAPTER PROJECT INITIATION: TURNING A PROBLEM OR OPPORTUNITY INTO A
PROJECT 
Introduction 
Project Initiations Place in the Project Life Cycle 
Enterprise Requirements Drive Project Initiation 
Common Principles for Project Initiation 
Basic Project Proposal Content 
Designing a Realistic Initiation Process 
End Point 
Stellar Performer: The Logical Framework Approach 
CHAPTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT SUCCESS FACTORS 
Introduction 
The Many Kinds of Software Projects 
Why Are Information Technology Projects So 
Challenging? 
Current Best Practices in IT Project Management 
Using an Agile Approach 
End Point 
Stellar Performer: The Agile Approach to Software Development 
CHAPTER PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT: ALIGN PROJECT RESOURCES WITH
BUSINESS STRATEGY 
Introduction 
The Scope and Goals of the Portfolio 
Stakeholders: Roles in Project Portfolio Management 
PPM Information Supports Decisions 
Project Selection and Prioritization 
Ongoing Portfolio Management 
Monitor the Results of Projects and the Portfolio 
Culture Change 
End Point 
CHAPTER PMP EXAM PREPARATION 
Introduction 
Requirements to Earn the PMP 
Top  Study Tips for the PMP Exam 
End Point 
CHAPTER MICROSOFT PROJECT: GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE USE 
Introduction 
Project Management Software Supports the Discipline 
Looking under the Hood: The Design of Project 
Set Up the Project First 
Follow the Planning Model in This Book 
Task Types: Fix the Duration, Work, or Resource Level 
Assigning Resources to a Project 
Resource Leveling Your Schedule 
Maintaining the Plan throughout the Project 
Communicating with Your Team and Management 
Project Server and Project Web App 
End Point 
APPENDIX: THE DETAILED PLANNING MODEL 
NOTES 
INDEX

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