Eric Verzuh, "The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, Second Edition"
Wiley | 2005-01-28 | ISBN: 0471692840 | 402 pages | PDF | 2.1 MB
Until the early '90s, project management was definitely located somewhere near the unsexy end of the business spectrum. But now, with the rise of downsizing and outsourcing, it has become one of the hot disciplines. Professional membership of the U.S.-based Project Management Institute has quadrupled in the last decade, and Microsoft claimed recently to have over 2 million users worldwide of its project-management software. The reasons for this growth are simple. Project management is about managing "projects," that is, unique pieces of work (as opposed to ongoing operations). Downsizing, outsourcing, and the accelerating pace of change have meant that, increasingly, work is carried out on an ad-hoc, one-off project basis. The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management is designed as an advanced textbook for businesspeople with a grasp of the basics and insufficient time (or inclination) to go back to school to learn more. Written by Eric Verzuh, president of the Versatile Company, a leading project-management consultancy, this is not a heavy academic text.
Like the rest of the Fast Forward series, this book is designed to let the reader extract maximum information in minimum time. There is a strong use of graphics with tables, charts cross-heads, and bullet points. Important passages are flagged in bold and/or emblazoned with the words key concept. When you read it, you realize that there is nothing magical about project management, just the application of careful common sense. The book covers all the basic stuff like planning, time-tabling, quantity and price estimation, resource allocation, and scheduling. But it also acknowledges that there is inevitably a political dimension to every project, no matter how small. So it has important sections on how to ensure that all the stakeholders in the project are kept "on board" and the importance of communication.
An updated and revised edition of a bestselling guide to project management
The first edition of The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management sold over 100,000 copies and has been widely adopted in university courses and corporate training programs around the world. The book teaches the basic methods for defining, planning, and tracking a project, as well as techniques for leading and building strong project teams.
The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, Second Edition
Fast Forward MBA in Business Communication
Lauren Vicker, The Fast Forward MBA in Business Communication
John Wiley | ISBN: 047132731X | PDF | 1,46 Mb | 175 Pages | 1999 Year
The Fast Forward MBA in Business Communication brings you the information you need when you need it most- now! This practical, easy-to-use guide gives you instant access to the cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of two of today's leading experts on business communication. In short, lively segments using real-world examples, it delivers the information you need to navigate complex communication issues. You'll find brief descriptions of key concepts, tips on real-world applications, compact case studies, tips on finding your communication strategy, and warnings on how to avoid pitfalls. Here are all the tools you need to improve your business writing and presentation skills-and become a more successful manager in the process.
The Fast Forward MBA in Finance, Second Edition
The Fast Forward MBA in Finance, Second Edition
Wiley; 2nd edition | ISBN: 0471202851 | 266 pages | August 15, 2002 | PDF | 1.8 Mb
The author is well-renowned and highly successful.
* Figures and examples are revised and spreadsheet ready templates are provided.
* Offers quick tips and cutting-edge ideas.
* Totally revised new edition of a highly successful book.
The Common Sense MBA: The Seven Practices of Enduring Businesses for the Entrepreneur
The Common Sense MBA: The Seven Practices of Enduring Businesses for the Entrepreneur
Audiobook | English | St Martins Pr 1995 | ISBN: N/A | MP3 16000 Hz 24 kbps | 3.5 hours | 33.2 Mb
An expensive MBA is not necessary for success as a small business owner...
Offering an ethics-based approach to succeeding in a small business, a successful business owner provides advice and encouragement for growing a business and argues that an expensive MBA is not necessary for success as a small business owner.
For those contemplating a future as an entrepreneur, this work offers practical and inspirational advice. According to Astle, a successful entrepreneur, this work "is meant to encourage entrepreneurship." To that end, he draws upon his experiences to present down-to-earth advice. In the center of the book he explicates the seven practices of enduring businesses, emphasizing integrity, dependability, and putting people first among other factors. Helpful features of this work include a test to measure Entrepreneurial Quotient, a sample business plan, and a business start-up checklist. Recommended reading for entrepreneurs, present and potential, of all ages, this is appropriate for public and academic library collections.
Eric Verzuh - The Portable MBA in Project Management
Eric Verzuh - The Portable MBA in Project Management
Wiley | 2003 | ISBN: 0471268992 | Pages: 400 | PDF | 5.19 MB
The Portable MBA in Project Management covers the most pressing topics in project management and features all the leading thinkers in the field. While most project management books address only the techniques for managing individual projects, The Portable MBA in Project Management widens the scope to include insights for managing project-based organizations. In doing so, this comprehensive volume will help managers combine the power of individual project successes to drive the organization to new levels of productivity and customer responsiveness. Eric Verzuh, best selling author of The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, brings together the leading lights of project management in this volume, including Robert G. Cooper, Randall Englund, Jack Meredith and Neil Whitten. In addition to his role as editor, Verzuh draws on his own expertise to address how and why project management is a strategic strength, how to integrate project management into your enterprise, and several other topics for which he is well-known. Together they effectively address the full spectrum of the issues in project management today.
The Portable MBA in Finance and Accounting, 3rd Edition
John Leslie Livingstone,Theodore Grossman, The Portable MBA in Finance and Accounting, 3rd Edition
Wiley | ISBN 0471061859 | October 2001 - 3rd Edition | PDF | 672 Pages | 2,70 Mb
In today's business environment, a knowledge of finance and skills in budgeting and financial planning are more important than ever before. Totally updated and revised, this highly anticipated Third Edition provides new information on five such key topics as interpreting financial statements; information technology in finance; planning capital expenditures; information technology and your firm; business valuation, and much more. Top experts in each field explain the basics of cost-volume analysis, forecasts, and budgets, and reveal how to create a winning business plan. Ideal reading for any manager or executive who needs a "refresher course" in finance.
Les Livingstone, PhD, MBA, CPA (West Palm Beach, FL), runs a national consulting firm which specializes in complex business research and expert testimony in large commercial lawsuits. He was chairman of the Division of Accounting and Law at Babson College.
Theodore Grossman (Wellesley, MA) is a senior member of the faculty of Babson College with an appointment in information technology and accounting.