A Simplified Approach to Project Management

Welcome to the phenomenal journey of learning Project management, and beyond! This book is based on latest PMBOK 6th edition. With help of numerous examples from IT Industry, Civil Industry, and Mechanical Industry, the Author has simplified the concepts of PMBOK which helps students from any background to understand them. The Author has utilized his wide international experience across the USA, UK, Europe, Middle East, and the India while working for multiple industries. Many real-life examples have also been included to share his experience and way to handle them. The approach used in this book is to make a solid foundation for students on which any castle can be built, may be it is clearing PMP(R) exam or implementing management tools and techniques in real life. One further step is taken for leadership role to understand the concepts of, and work on, fundamentals of any organization, for example, starting from vision, mission, and values - to - strategic plan - to -support system for project managers - to - project management standardization - to - monitoring and control system (e.g., PMO). Comprehensive yet simplified explanation of tools, for example, CPM/PERT, Fast tracking, Crashing, Burndown chart, Budgeting, and funding, Earned value analysis for EAC and TCPI, ITYXC & Roof shaped matrices, Root cause analysis, Control charts, RACI, Risk response tools, Stakeholder grid/cube, and much more, will enable reader to work in standardized and most professional fashion. This book is for all of you, who is either preparing for PMP(R) certification or working project manager, as a senior management up to CEO/Owner level by making you fully equipped to take up any level of management tasks. Enjoy the journey, of becoming a Supermanager...