Introduction

As organizations continue to move toward “project-based” management to get more done with less resources, and as the demand for effective project managers continues to grow, more and more individuals find themselves with the “opportunity” to manage projects for the first time.

In an ideal world, every new project manager candidate would complete certified project management training programs and serve as an apprentice before starting their first project manager opportunity, but…this is the real world. In many cases, a quicker, more accessible, and more economical alternative is needed to guide this audience in managing projects successfully the first time.

The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Project Management is intended to provide this ...

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