Book 2

Steering the Ship: Planning and Managing a Project

Contents at a Glance

  1. Chapter 1: You Want This Project Done When?
    1. Picture This: Illustrating a Work Plan with a Network Diagram
    2. Analyzing a Network Diagram
    3. Working with Your Project’s Network Diagram
    4. Developing Your Project’s Schedule
    5. Estimating Activity Duration
    6. Displaying Your Project’s Schedule
  2. Chapter 2: Starting Your Project Team Off on the Right Foot
    1. Finalizing Your Project’s Participants
    2. Developing Your Team
    3. Laying the Groundwork for Controlling Your Project
    4. Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Announcing Your Project
    5. Setting the Stage for Your Post-Project Evaluation
  3. Chapter 3: Monitoring Progress and Maintaining Control
    1. Holding the Reins: Project Control
    2. Establishing Project Management Information Systems
    3. Putting Your Control Process into Action
    4. Reacting Responsibly When Changes Are Requested
  4. Chapter 4: Bringing Your Project to Closure
    1. Staying the Course to Completion
    2. Handling Administrative Issues
    3. Providing a Smooth Transition for Team Members
    4. Surveying the Results: The Post-Project Evaluation