Project Management for Flat Organizations

• Makes project management understandable and workable for people and organizations unaccustomed to formal controls using an easy-to-read, visual approach
• Explains project management fundamentals and then walks readers through the entire project lifecycle from management aligning a project with the organization’s strategy, to creating a project plan, and finally to completing the project
• Starts each chapter with a list of the subjects to be covered, explains the theory behind the subjects and then with the use of examples, visual aids, tools, and techniques applies the theory so that the organization can develop the “right balance” of informal and formal communications, processes, and controls
• Presents step-by-step instructions aimed at assisting a project manager or team member working on a project or in creating a project management framework for the organization
• Illustrates the practical application of theoretical ideas by including examples based on real-life events
• WAV offers downloadable “best-fit” guidance in developing a project management methodology, selecting project management software, and some helpful project templates —available from the Web Added Value^TM Download Resource Center

Laura Dallas Burford, PMP, has more than 25 years of domestic and international project management experience working with organizations of various sizes, industries, and organizational structures. She has extensive experience with the big four consulting firms and is currently the owner and president of LAD Enterprizes. Ms. Burford has provided consulting services and worked directly for several Top 100 corporations. During this time, she provided leadership for numerous large IT and business improvement programs, project outsourcing, start-up initiatives, and project turnarounds. She has also assisted organizations with developing their own project management approach and methodology.

Laura holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC) and a Masters of Arts (MA) in Education from Rider University and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). In addition to conducting numerous seminars and speaking engagements, Laura has authored, facilitated, and taught several project management training programs, including a Project Management Nonprofit Practicum for Millersville University’s Nonprofit Resource Network. As a practitioner, she focuses on coaching and advising flat organizations concerned with projects aligning strategy, processes, and information technology.

Section 1—Setting the Stage
Chapter 1: The Fundamentals 
Chapter 2: The Project Process Flow
Chapter 3: The Project Organization

Section 2—Getting Started
Chapter 4: Authorize the Project 
Chapter 5: Identify the Stakeholders
Chapter 6: Determine the Requirements
Chapter 7: Define the Project Scope

Section 3—Building the Roadmap 
Chapter 8: Determine the Work
Chapter 9: Sequence the Work
Chapter 10: Estimate Time and Resources
Chapter 11: Create the Schedule
Chapter 12: Determine the Resources
Chapter 13: Determine the Budget

Section 4—Still More Planning
Chapter 14: Determine Project Risks 
Chapter 15: Ensure Quality
Chapter 16: Procure the Right Resources
Chapter 17: Communicate the Right Information

Section 5—Time to Start Executing
Chapter 18: The Project Start
Chapter 19: Build and Manage an Effective Team

Section 6—Managing the Effort
Chapter 20: Manage Project Issues and Change
Chapter 21: Monitor and Control Progress
Chapter 22: Report the Status 

Section 7—Closing the Project
Chapter 23: The Closeout

Conclusion
Glossary 
Index

“This is a must-have for project managers, whether new to the field or working for years. It is reality-based and supported by practical examples, anecdotes, and common sense solutions.”
—Deborah Moses-Elton, President and CEO, Veris Associates, Inc.

“In my company, we are all cross-trained to do many jobs. When a project comes along it is many times a struggle to figure out how to accomplish it. This book resolves the struggle and shows a clear path of how to proceed.”
—Marvin Parker, General Manager, DocuSafe Data & Records Management


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