This book is a solid, research-based introduction to the discipline of change management, and a primer to catalyze change leadership and competency in managers and executives. Change Management is a practical look at what it means to manage the people side of change, and gives the reader insight into best practices in this

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With the worldwide surge in the demand for project management skills, the PMP and CAPM are among the hottest certifications today. To pass the PMP or CAPM exam, you need a no-gimmicks, no-nonsense book on the exam objectives. PMP In Depth is that book! Best-selling author Paul Sanghera offers concise yet comprehensive coverage of each topic included in the PMP and CAPM exams. With a laser sharp focus on the exam objectives, this study guide goes beyond being a simple exam cram. It includes

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Countless time and money is spent preparing for the ITIL Foundation exam. So why aren't students laser-focused on taking practice exams before attempting the real thing? Based on the official ITIL V3 Foundation syllabus and the ITIL V3 core volumes, the practice exams in this book are designed to help students adjust to the pace, subject matter, and difficulty of the real ITIL Foundation exam. Geared towards anyone preparing for the exam, all tests include clear solutions to help you

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This book unveils a gap in the governance of development projects that ultimately hinders effective, transparent and accountable usage of resources. Illustrated with entertaining examples, the book develops a Project Governance model. The models six modules build an integrated, strategically oriented and ethically reflected platform for a more truthful and efficient cooperation in difficult projects or programs such as in

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(6 Audio Cassettes and 1 Workbook) Gain these lasting benefits from this insightful program. 1) Obtain the knowledge of how to prepare yourself for new opportunities and lasting benefits. 2) Maximize the return on your time and energy investment. 3) Break the procrastination habit. 4) Accomplish your goals. 5) Learn the art of enjoying each day more. 6) Regain your perspective. Anyone can accomplish more each and every day simply by applying the principles and systematic approaches

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This Element is an excerpt from A Manager's Guide to Project Management: Learn How to Apply Best Practices (ISBN: 9780137136902) by Michael B. Bender. Available in print and digital formats.   Projects in context: What should your projects aim to achieve, and how can you help your project managers achieve it?   Ultimately, both projects and project management have only one goal: to add value. You, as an executive, establish the values important to the organization. You then

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This book unveils a gap in the governance of development projects that ultimately hinders effective, transparent and accountable usage of resources. Illustrated with entertaining examples, the book develops a Project Governance model. The models six modules build an integrated, strategically oriented and ethically reflected platform for a more truthful and efficient cooperation in difficult projects or programs such as in

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From setting out objectives to compiling the close-down report from finding the right sponsorship to selecting the right software "Project Management" shows you how to plan, run, and monitor a project and explains what to do if things go wrong. It contains a wealth of straightforward expert advice on scheduling and budgeting, building and motivating a team, assessing risk factors, developing leadership skills, and

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This set of 3 high quality audio CD's are an excellent study-aid for PMP® and CAPM® certification candidates. These CD's can be used while driving, exercising, or relaxing. This is a proven way to reinforce PMP® and CAPM® concepts and information. These CD's are derived from our Ultimate Exam Prep courses and include information about project management that will be important for PMP® and/or CAPM® Certification preparation. This information covers The PMBOK® Guide - Fourth (4th)

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Why is it so hard to meet goals that are set and get important projects done on time? Why do some time management systems tend to fail? Surely it is not because basic time management principles are not relevant today. Many books related to time management are designed primarily for on-the-job situations. To better manage a busy life now, individuals need to be able to manage both their professional and personal time.T.A.P.P. Steps in Time Management is an efficient and much-needed guide

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To make any project successful, you need a plan--and a goal! Even a good idea can be a bad one if its goals and scope are not clearly defined before you start. But help is on the way! In The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to Project Goals for Project Managers you will learn how to set strong and clear goals and execute them to perfection! In this guide you you learn: *Why specific goals are important to project

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This is a *different* book on change management. Using commonsense and practical advice tested in their work with hundreds of organizations, the authors walk the reader through clear guidelines and checklists to implement change that works. Readers will develop a change management strategythat starts by diagnosing the current culture and organization, then prepares for change carefully, addresses resistance to change, develops the change strategy, measures results, builds momentum for further

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Projects are MESSY! From the minute the project begins, all manner of changes, surprises and disasters befall them. Unfortunately most of these are PREDICTABLE and AVOIDABLE. Tact and diplomacy can only get you so far in the wild and wacky world of project work. A combination of outrageous creativity, sheer bravado and nerves of steel will serve you far better than any fancy-schmancy Microsoft Project Gantt chart! 'Scrappy Project Management' is about what REALLY happens in the project

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The ITIL ® (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) V3 Foundation Complete Certification Kit is the most complete guide for anyone involved in IT Service Management and who are aiming to take the ITIL V3 Foundation exam, whether they be first-time ITIL learners or seasoned IT professionals. Still a number one best-seller for IT Management from Amazon.com to Barnes and Noble and many more, this 2009 edition has refreshed the study guide and online learning program, with its updated,

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If your organization does not have project fraud and project investment reporting controls in operation, you face the real risk of hefty fines and possible jail time for executives under the Sarbanes-Oxley federal law. Essential Project Investment Governance and Reporting introduces proactive best methods for ensuring proper financial reporting of project investments and techniques for preventing, detecting, and managing the risks of fraud in projects that will ensure corporate governance

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If your organization does not have project fraud and project investment reporting controls in operation, you face the real risk of hefty fines and possible jail time for executives under the Sarbanes-Oxley federal law. Essential Project Investment Governance and Reporting introduces proactive best methods for ensuring proper financial reporting of project investments and techniques for preventing, detecting, and managing the risks of fraud in projects that will ensure corporate governance

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