Project Management JumpStart

by Kim Heldman

An informative introduction for those considering a career in project management Project Management JumpStart offers a clear, practical introduction to the complex world of project management, with an entertaining approach based on real-world application. Fully revised to align with a Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge –PMBOK Guide©, 6 th edition , this book provides an overview of the field followed by an exploration of current best practices. The practical focus facilitates retention by directly linking critical concepts to your everyday work, while the close adherence to PMBOK guidelines makes this book the perfect starting point for those considering certification to earn either PMP or CompTIA Project+ credentials. Project management is a top-five, in-demand skill in today’s workplace, and the demand has spread far beyond IT to encompass nearly every industry; any organization that produces goods or services, whether for profit or not, has a vested interest in ensuring that projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the satisfaction of the client—this is the heart of the project management function. Let Kim Heldman, bestselling author of PMP Study Guide and CompTIA Project+ Study Guide , walk you through the basic principles and practices to help you build a strong foundation for further training. Trillions of dollars are invested in various projects around the world each year, and companies have learned that investing in qualified project management professionals pays off in every aspect of the operation. If you’re considering a career in project management, Project Management JumpStart provides an excellent introduction to the field and clear direction for your next steps.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction, Reference

355 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 11, 2003

Reviews

[Bernie4444 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jump Start is just that

This book is intended as an introduction to Project Management. It covers all the fundamentals and then some. First, it covers the Revised Project Management Body of Knowledge (PIMBOK). Naturally, it is not the PMBOK but it is a complimentary view for those getting into the field of project management and related disciplines.

There is more to this book than meets the eye. Many of the charts are in a strategic location of the book and again in appendixes. This book cannot be everything for everyone but if you look in the index you may find there is more here than in most introductory books. As a test, the first thing I looked for was risk standard deviation and it was there under a section on "Three-Point Estimate."

The glossary not only has terms used in project management but also common words that are used differently in project management. Such as the "Warrant Period" - A period when the stakeholders can notify the team id problems and have them corrected immediately.

I am a little confused about the description of the Author as the back cover says that Kim Heldman, PMP, has over ten years of experience in project management. Yet inside it, the book states Kim Heldman is the Chief Information Officer for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. She has over 14 years of project management experience in the information technology field.

True that there are different methods not covered in the book and also how to integrate the information into different disciplines and coordinate with agencies like the FDA. But those subjects are for a different book.

Any way you look at it this book serves its purpose and can still be used for years to come as a reference.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you made a drinking game for every time the words project and management were in this book you'd be completely trashed at the end of the second page. There HAS to be other words to use. It was just okay but annoying to read the same thing over and over.

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great!

[Martha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Required reading for a class.... but I think it would be a good book for anyine who us learning project management.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not in the field of project management (read for a class), but learned a few organizational skills to help me with my own work. Even helped me plan my wedding!