# 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

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