Project Management Basics

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 and Doctor in Leadership — 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.

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

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Technical Info

  • ASIN: B0DCM4J8B1
  • Publisher: Independently published
  • Publication date: August 7, 2024
  • Language: English
  • Pages: 226
  • ISBN-13: 979-8335402606