Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

"The "bible" of project management, updated to address emerging issu es Project Management is the bestselling text for students and profess ionals, presenting a streamlined approach to project management functio ns in full alignment with PMI®'s latest Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). This new 12th edition has been updated to refle ct the latest changes found in the PMBOK® Guide—Sixth Edition , and features new coverage of emerging topics including global stakeho lder management, causes of failure, agile project management, project g overnance failure, customer approval milestones, classifying project me trics, and more. Supplementary materials are available for students, wo rking professionals, and instructors. Widely considered the "bible" of project management, this book provides complete, practical guidance on all aspects of project management.  This book provides detailed e xplanation of the tools and methods used during all stages of a project , reflecting the concepts and standards outlined in the PMBOK® Guid e. Understand organizational structures and project management functio ns Learn how to control costs, manage risk, and analyze trade-offs Ex amine different methods used for planning, scheduling, QA, and more Work effectively with customers and stakeholders from around the globe As projects increase in scope and complexity, managing scheduling, co st, and specifications across time zones, language barriers, technologi cal differences, and other obstacles requires a systematic approach tha t accounts for every detail. Project Management is the comprehensive re ference to keep within arm's reach throughout all stages of the project . (PMI and PMBOK are registered mark of the Project Management Institu te, Inc.)"-- Provided by publisher.

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