Chapter 1 - Project Management 101

Introduction

What Is Project Management?

Four Steps to Project Management Prowess

Project Definition

Your Project Plan: The Indispensable Tool

Tracking: Your Finger on the Pulse

Project Close

How Microsoft Project Helps

Calculate Most Schedule Details

Balance Critical Scheduling Factors with Ease

Flag Problems — Before They Impact Your Schedule

Create a Project Plan

Track a Project Plan

Close the Project

A Sample Listing of Project Management Reference Guides