Practical Project Management

Project Management is one of the most sought-after skills across industries and job functions. Many professionals are attracted to project management as a career choice. Knowing how to implement a tried and tested approach the complements all popular methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile and the PMI's PMBOK, is essential for all project managers.Based on Emanuela's internationally best-selling course "Practical Project Management", this book condenses best practice project management methods into a practical and useful guide. Learn from her real-world experience and get started on your projects with a comprehensive set of tools and templates covering the entire project life cycle.Armed with the benefits of the various methods and tools, you should be able to convince colleagues of their importance to deliver projects successfully. If you aim to complete a project qualification such as PRINCE2 or the PMI's PMP, this book is highly recommended as pre-reading to first understand all key project management concepts and their practical implementation.This book introduces you to the concept of project management and walks you through the full project life cycle. It follows a logical thinking approach and provides worked examples. If you follow Emanuela's teaching in this book, you will be equipped to deliver projects more confidently, professionally and successfully. You will learn how to adapt the approach to different types of projects in terms of their nature and complexity.Templates in this book include a:Project BriefProject Business CaseProject PlanGovernance StructureResponsibility MatrixRisks Management LogStakeholder Mapping Project Communication PlanProject Actions Tracker and Gantt ChartTask Dependency MappingBudget Breakdown and TrackerKick-Off Meeting AgendaScope Change Management LogIssues Management LogStatus ReportBenefits Realisation ReviewLesson Learnt LogProject Manager Skills Self-AssessmentEMANUELA works in management consulting, project management and AI governance. Her clients span the private, public and third sectors across diverse industries, from small businesses to large international corporations and NGOs. She has trained thousands of people around the world and has a knack for explaining complex topics simply. She inspires professionals through her real-world experience, practical approach and passion for continuous improvement.