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This second edition provides executives with an excellent introduction to the highly effective discipline of project management. Using a simple, step-by-step approach, you learn how to spearhead every stage of a project. This updated version is an indispensable, fast-track approach to making project management work for your company, improving results, and lowering costs every step of the way.

James P. Lewis, Ph.D., is the founder of The Lewis Institute

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Preface

xi

An Overview of Project Management

1

(19)

Planning the Project

20

(13)

Developing a Mission, Vision, Goals, and Objectives for the Project

33

(12)

Using the Work Breakdown Structure to Plan a Project

45

(13)

Scheduling Project Work

58

(12)

Producing a Workable Schedule

70

(19)

Project Control and Evaluation

89

(13)

Project Control Using Earned Value Analysis

102

(15)

Managing the Project Team

117

(12)

How to Make Project Management Work in Your Company

129

(5)

Answers to Chapter Questions

134

(3)

References and Reading List

137

(2)

Index

139

(8)

About Jim Lewis

147

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