Includes index.

Preface to the Sixth Edition --
Chapter 1. An Overview of Project Management --
Chapter 2. The Role of the Project Manager --
Chapter 3. Planning the Project --
Chapter 4. Incorporating Stakeholder Management in the Project Planning Process --
Chapter 5. Developing a Mission, Vision, Goals, and Objectives for the Project --
Chapter 6. Creating the Project Risk and Communication Plans --
Chapter 7. Using the Work Breakdown Structure to Plan a Project --
Chapter 8. Scheduling Project Work --
Chapter 9. Producing a Workable Schedule --
Chapter 10. Project Control and Evaluation --
Chapter 11. The Change Control Process --
Chapter 12. Project Control Using Earned Value Analysis --
Chapter 13. Managing the Project Team --
Chapter 14. The Project Manager as Leader --
Chapter 15. Closing the Project --
Chapter 16. Project Recovery --
Chapter 17. How to Make Project Management Work in Your Company --
Acknowledgments --
Answers to Exercises.

For close to three decades, Fundamentals of Project Management has helped managers tackle the complexities of the job. Succinct and easy to read, this handbook simplifies concepts, answers questions, and helps tame the chaos that can erupt as projects move from planning to completion.The Sixth Edition of this trusted bestseller offers the practical guidelines and tools project managers have come to expect, along with new information explaining changes to the PMBOK® Guide, 7th Edition. Updated tools, techniques, examples, and exercises clearly explain how to:Clarify project goals and objectives.Manage stakeholders in the planning process.Develop solid estimates.Produce a workable schedule and communication plan.