HBR Guide to Project Management

Harvard Business School Press

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MEET YOUR GOALS--ON TIME AND ON BUDGET.

How do you rein in the scope of your project when you've got a group of demanding stakeholders breathing down your neck? And map out a schedule everyone can stick to? And motivate team members who have competing demands on their time and attention?

Whether you're managing your first project or just tired of improvising, this guide will give you the tools and confidence you need to define smart goals, meet them, and capture lessons learned so future projects go even more smoothly.
The HBR Guide to Project Management will help you:

-Build a strong, focused team

-Break major objectives into manageable tasks

-Create a schedule that keeps all the moving parts under control

-Monitor progress toward your goals

-Manage stakeholders' expectations

-Wrap up your project and gauge its success

What will you learn from this book

  1. Clear Project Scope Definition: Clearly defining project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria at the outset to set the project up for success.

  2. Effective Planning and Scheduling: Emphasizing the importance of comprehensive project planning, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.

  3. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Engaging stakeholders effectively by maintaining open and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.

  4. Risk Management and Mitigation: Identifying potential risks early and implementing strategies to mitigate or manage them to minimize their impact on project outcomes.

  5. Resource Management: Efficiently allocating resources, including human resources, finances, and materials, to ensure smooth project execution.

  6. Adaptability and Flexibility: Being prepared to adapt to changes and unexpected challenges during the project while maintaining focus on project goals.

  7. Quality Control and Assurance: Implementing processes to monitor and maintain quality standards throughout the project's lifecycle.

  8. Effective Team Leadership: Fostering teamwork, motivation, and collaboration among team members to maximize productivity and achieve project goals.

  9. Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly monitoring project progress against milestones and using evaluation to make informed decisions and adjustments as needed.

  10. Closure and Lessons Learned: Ensuring proper project closure, including documentation, knowledge transfer, and conducting a post-project review to capture lessons learned for future improvements.

Language English
ISBN-10 1422187292
ISBN-13 9781422187296
No of pages 192
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Harvard Business Review Press
Published Date 15 Jan 2013

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