TY - BOOK TI - Managing projects : expert solutions to everyday challenges T2 - Pocket mentor series SN - 9781422101872 U1 - 658.404 PY - 2006/// CY - Boston, Mass. PB - Harvard Business School Press, KW - Project management N1 - Project management: the basics -- What is a project? -- How to plan a project -- How to get the project going -- How to manage the project -- How to manage the problems -- How to handle end matters -- Tips and tools -- Tools for project management -- Test yourself -- To learn more -- Sources for project management -- Notes N2 - "When a new project is handed to you, you can use this guide to help juggle the gamut of tasks required to get the job done. The handy tools and checklists offer guidance on how to identify necessary resources, develop schedules and set deadlines, set and monitor budgets, and communicate progress and problems. The Pocket Mentor Series offers immediate solutions to common challenges managers face on the job every day. Each book in the series is packed with handy tools, self-tests, and real life examples to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and hone critical skills. Whether you're at your desk, in a meeting, or on the road, these portable guides enable you to tackle the daily demands of your work with greater speed, savvy, and effectiveness."--Publisher's website. ER -