Appendix A. A Short Course in Project Management
Throughout this book, we’ve included advice on how best to use Microsoft Office Project 2007 while following sound project management practices. This appendix focuses on the basics of project management, regardless of any software tools you may use to help you manage projects. While project management is a broad, complex subject, in this appendix we focus on the “project triangle” model. In this model, you consider projects in terms of time, cost, and scope.
Understanding What Defines a Project
Succeeding as a project manager requires that you complete your projects on time, finish within budget, and make sure your customers are happy with what you deliver. That sounds simple enough, but how many ...
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