Project Management Basics

Everything you always wanted to know about projects—but never dared to ask

Global Book Awards – Reference Books finalist.

By Angélica Larios, PMP y Doctor in Leadership — clear basic, clear and applicable concepts to run projects on time, on budget and with quality.

Who this book is for

• Professionals and managers who want to master the fundamentals of project management.

• Entrepreneurs and business owners who need to organize ideas and execute with a practical method.

• Teams working in predictive, agile or hybrid environments that need a common language and best practices.

What you’ll take away

• A clear map of the project life cycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing.

• Essential tools for scope, time, cost, quality, risks, stakeholders and more.

• Simple examples and exercises to apply the concepts to your context.

• Practical tips to align the team, communicate progress and avoid rework.

Inside the book (topics)

• PMI fundamentals and approaches: predictive, agile and hybrid.

• Project charter and scope definition (basic WBS).

• Estimating and scheduling (milestones, critical path).

• Budgeting and control (baseline and variances).

• Risk management: identify, prioritize and respond.

• Stakeholders & communication: map, plan and clear reporting.

• Quality & resources: criteria, responsibilities and agreements.

• Project closing: lessons learned and deliverables.

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Reviews & social proof

“A concise, practical guide that demystifies project concepts and turns them into daily tools. Ideal for managers and entrepreneurs.” — Manuel

“Clear explanations and actionable templates that helped my team speak the same language. Highly recommended.” — ANVI

Bonuses

• Free sample chapter (via BookFunnel).
  → Templates: Send your Amazon receipt to angelica.larios@angelicalarios.com and I’ll share up to three templates.

About the author

Angélica Larios, PMP & Doctor in Leadership, has 20+ years of experience in projects and leadership. She has supported organizations across Latin America and the U.S. to raise performance through practical, ethical project management. She is the author of several books on leadership and management, and an international conference speaker.

FAQs

Do I need previous experience in project management?
No. The book starts with clear concepts and simple exercises.

Will it help if I’m not a manager yet?
Yes. The tools apply to any role and level.

What formats are available?
Check the available formats on Amazon.

How do I get the free sample?
Enter your email on BookFunnel and you’ll receive the first chapter.

Technical Info

• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DCM4J8B1
• Editorial ‏ : Independently published
• Publication Date ‏ : ‎August 7, 2024
• Language‏ : ‎ English
• Page number ‏ : ‎ 226 pages
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8335402606

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