About the Book
This book is divided into five parts:  Part I, "Project Management Jumpstart," sets up the general framework for our project management discussion and accelerates your project management learning curve, including an insightful review of successful projects and project managers. Part II, "Project Planning," reviews the processes that establish the foundation for your project. Part III, "Project Control," reviews the processes that allow you to effectively monitor, track, correct, and protect your performance. Part IV, "Project Execution," reviews the key leadership and people-focused skills that you need to meet today's business demands. Part V, "Accelerating the Learning Curve Even More", reviews techniques, tools, situations and hot topics that will accelerate the knowledge base and skill level of the new project manager.