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Project Management Essentials You Always Wanted to Know
As employees first move towards management, they typically take on management of critical projects. Project Management Essentials You Always Wanted To 4th Edition provides the core information about how to manage the complexity of modern projects. This comprehensive yet compact project management book includes topics such
After the reader has mastered the concepts in this book, he or she will be able to complete projects faster, optimize the workload, plan and execute projects successfully, and handle the different responsibilities of the workflow easily.
About the Series
The Self-Learning Management Series is designed to help students, new managers, career switchers and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons. This series is designed to address every aspect of business from HR to Finance to Marketing to Operations, across any and every industry. Each book includes basic fundamentals, important concepts, standard and well-known principles, and practical ways of application of the subject matter. The distinctiveness of the series lies in that all the relevant information is bundled in a compact form that is very easy to interpret.
After the reader has mastered the concepts in this book, he or she will be able to complete projects faster, optimize the workload, plan and execute projects successfully, and handle the different responsibilities of the workflow easily.
About the Series
The Self-Learning Management Series is designed to help students, new managers, career switchers and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons. This series is designed to address every aspect of business from HR to Finance to Marketing to Operations, across any and every industry. Each book includes basic fundamentals, important concepts, standard and well-known principles, and practical ways of application of the subject matter. The distinctiveness of the series lies in that all the relevant information is bundled in a compact form that is very easy to interpret.
190 pages, Hardcover
First published September 23, 2012
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April 2, 2019
“Project Management” Essentials You Always Wanted to Know, by Vibrant Publishers is a concise and profound textbook that teaches readers how to develop the ability to think in Project Management. Project Management book provides the conceptual methods and tools Project Management.
This perfectly drafted book on project management is a boon to working professionals to master the skills of management. This book is helpful for both students and professionals. It covers project management concepts from the initiation of a project to its closure.
The essence of the textbook lies in the fact that the concepts are covered in a concise manner with suitable and simple examples which makes it easy to understand to understand the text.
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This perfectly drafted book on project management is a boon to working professionals to master the skills of management. This book is helpful for both students and professionals. It covers project management concepts from the initiation of a project to its closure.
The essence of the textbook lies in the fact that the concepts are covered in a concise manner with suitable and simple examples which makes it easy to understand to understand the text.
Read full review on: https://bit.ly/2I7tQjF
February 26, 2019
The book Project Management by Vibrant Publishers is a short but informative book about the know-how of project management. It is brought out under the Self-Learning Management Series by the publishers. True to this, it is self-sufficient for understanding the basics of the subject with ample examples, practical approaches, and templates. It is pretty much concise and a user-friendly book.
It delves into the theory of project management with its initiation and planning. It goes on to explain the project execution, its monitoring, and the need for proper closure of it. Concepts of audits, business communications, risks associated with project, constraints, etc are discussed lucidly. What I liked was its easy language which makes it simpler for the reader to grasp the knowledge. Also, the glossary provided at the end of the book is its plus point. It makes it easy to refer to the typical jargon of project management. However, I found a few (perhaps, 2 or 3) typos. I would suggest doing a bit of editing.
In all, the book is good to get an overview of the process of project management and could be referred by a professional or a student.
It delves into the theory of project management with its initiation and planning. It goes on to explain the project execution, its monitoring, and the need for proper closure of it. Concepts of audits, business communications, risks associated with project, constraints, etc are discussed lucidly. What I liked was its easy language which makes it simpler for the reader to grasp the knowledge. Also, the glossary provided at the end of the book is its plus point. It makes it easy to refer to the typical jargon of project management. However, I found a few (perhaps, 2 or 3) typos. I would suggest doing a bit of editing.
In all, the book is good to get an overview of the process of project management and could be referred by a professional or a student.
October 31, 2019
As some of you may have heard, I am currently in the process of changing my website to a self-hosted format. I'll give you all the details soon, but I swear, Project Management Essentials couldn't have to come to me at a more perfect time.
This handy reference guide is from Vibrant Publishers' Self-Learning Management Series and is only 166 pages, but packed with must have information in regards to managing a project. As it is, "project" is defined as:
"a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result."
Where many things are described as a project, the real defining trait is that a true project has a start and end timeline, as well as a unique outcome. Unless it has these two things, the correct term to use is operations, which involves a routine or repetitive nature. Being that my day job is in the Operations department, you'd think I'd know that information already, but I didn't! Additionally, I now understand I should stop calling everything a project.
Now, the book goes on to explain how a project can be broken down. There is management involved in creating the project, projecting the budget, assembling a team, and monitoring the outcome of the final product. Each section is broken down into easily digestible paragraphs of information, with accessible language for ease of understanding. While the information is streamlined, there is still plenty to digest. Therefore, the publishers have also included a summary at the end of each chapter, as well as comprehension exercises to help make sure the reader understands what they have read. I really thought this was a great addition to the guide and helpful to the reader.
While the content of the book isn't that sexy of a topic, project management is easy to apply to many personal and professional situations. As a book blogger, I took some of this information and applied it to my current situation of transferring my blog site, and this actually helped visualize the steps I have and still need to take to complete the process. I certainly plan to continue utilizing what I have learned from Project Management Essentials, as well as share the final results and steps with you all!
This handy reference guide is from Vibrant Publishers' Self-Learning Management Series and is only 166 pages, but packed with must have information in regards to managing a project. As it is, "project" is defined as:
"a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result."
Where many things are described as a project, the real defining trait is that a true project has a start and end timeline, as well as a unique outcome. Unless it has these two things, the correct term to use is operations, which involves a routine or repetitive nature. Being that my day job is in the Operations department, you'd think I'd know that information already, but I didn't! Additionally, I now understand I should stop calling everything a project.
Now, the book goes on to explain how a project can be broken down. There is management involved in creating the project, projecting the budget, assembling a team, and monitoring the outcome of the final product. Each section is broken down into easily digestible paragraphs of information, with accessible language for ease of understanding. While the information is streamlined, there is still plenty to digest. Therefore, the publishers have also included a summary at the end of each chapter, as well as comprehension exercises to help make sure the reader understands what they have read. I really thought this was a great addition to the guide and helpful to the reader.
While the content of the book isn't that sexy of a topic, project management is easy to apply to many personal and professional situations. As a book blogger, I took some of this information and applied it to my current situation of transferring my blog site, and this actually helped visualize the steps I have and still need to take to complete the process. I certainly plan to continue utilizing what I have learned from Project Management Essentials, as well as share the final results and steps with you all!
March 12, 2021
In all sizes of business, it is vital to align business strategy with the ongoing/upcoming projects. Right? To avoid all possible errors and ensure sustainability, management of the projects is vital. Hence, it necessary for a project manager to not only know the concepts but also learn the practical application of the same in real-life scenarios.
This book Project Management (essentials you always wanted to know) by Vibrant Publishers is a part of their self-learning management series and is quite knowledgable for those who are looking for concise quality content related to project management. Divided into 6 major chapters, the book has a chapter summary at the end of each chapter. It has a glossary at the end of the book which is helpful. The six chapters are-
1. Overview
2. Project initiation
3. Project planning
4. Project execution
5. Project monitoring
6. Project closure
Also, the author has tried explaining the topics by using infographic explanation for quick understanding. However, I feel the book could have been more elaborative. The page quality is superb, but the price of the book is high as compared to books of project management available in the market.
This book Project Management (essentials you always wanted to know) by Vibrant Publishers is a part of their self-learning management series and is quite knowledgable for those who are looking for concise quality content related to project management. Divided into 6 major chapters, the book has a chapter summary at the end of each chapter. It has a glossary at the end of the book which is helpful. The six chapters are-
1. Overview
2. Project initiation
3. Project planning
4. Project execution
5. Project monitoring
6. Project closure
Also, the author has tried explaining the topics by using infographic explanation for quick understanding. However, I feel the book could have been more elaborative. The page quality is superb, but the price of the book is high as compared to books of project management available in the market.
March 30, 2022
Disclosure: I was provided this book for free in exchange for my honest review. This review is based on the forthcoming 5th edition.
I've recently begun the process of studying for my PMP certification, and wanted a small book that would lay out the basics of Project Management to serve as a refresher/reference guide as a study. This book delivers very well on its promise of outlining the essentials of project management without a lot of extra fluff. I especially liked the case studies and exercises at the end of the chapters to help apply the information that had just been presented and (hopefully) cement it in the reader's brain.
The writing in this book is clear and concise. I would recommend it mostly for beginners or individuals who have largely experienced informal project management, though, as I think most with experience in formal project management would find this book too into-level to be particularly useful.
I've recently begun the process of studying for my PMP certification, and wanted a small book that would lay out the basics of Project Management to serve as a refresher/reference guide as a study. This book delivers very well on its promise of outlining the essentials of project management without a lot of extra fluff. I especially liked the case studies and exercises at the end of the chapters to help apply the information that had just been presented and (hopefully) cement it in the reader's brain.
The writing in this book is clear and concise. I would recommend it mostly for beginners or individuals who have largely experienced informal project management, though, as I think most with experience in formal project management would find this book too into-level to be particularly useful.
April 12, 2021
Project Management Essentials You Always Wanted To Know: 4th Edition: 12 (Self Learning Management Series) by vibrant publishers. Every thing related to project management is wholly described in this focusing on almost topic related to it.
The glossary at the end pages makes it a lot more convenient for the reader. Indeed this one is going to be a lot information. Must go for this one.
The glossary at the end pages makes it a lot more convenient for the reader. Indeed this one is going to be a lot information. Must go for this one.
March 18, 2021
Project management.
Project management essentials you always wanted to know which comes under self management series is a book by vibrant publishers is very much an good as well as worthy read. This is short and succinct read with every essential point needed for a person who's heading to project management ahead. This is a theory of project management with how to initialise and planning.
The topic which this book have -
Project initiation
Project planning
Project execution
Project monitoring in and controlling
All the topics explained very distinctly, in very easy and understanding language .
Go for this book .
Project management essentials you always wanted to know which comes under self management series is a book by vibrant publishers is very much an good as well as worthy read. This is short and succinct read with every essential point needed for a person who's heading to project management ahead. This is a theory of project management with how to initialise and planning.
The topic which this book have -
Project initiation
Project planning
Project execution
Project monitoring in and controlling
All the topics explained very distinctly, in very easy and understanding language .
Go for this book .
March 1, 2019
The perfectly drafted book on project management is a boon to working professionals to master the skills of management. It covers topics from the initiation of project to its closure. Templates and examples provide an illustrous way of learning. Not only the working class but everyone in general can benefit from this self-help book. I used it when I managed my first project. Irrespective of the scale of the project- it instills the basic skills in you. The small size of the book makes it easier to be carried too.
March 28, 2019
I must say it's very useful book for both students and professionals. It covers all the management concepts, including all the topics. Every topic narrated with proper description and examples. The proper examples and charts made the things more clear and appropriate. The narration is really good. I love the way how the book describes all the things in a very simple language.
All the concepts are clearly described.
A must read book!
All the concepts are clearly described.
A must read book!
May 12, 2023
This was fairly basic (for someone working in the field without any specific training) BUT if someone is in that entry-level state and looking for a good primer, I think this covers all the essentials nicely.
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