Project Management QuickStart Guide: The Simplified Beginner's Guide to Precise Planning, Strategic Resource Management, and Delivering World Class Results

Whether you're launching a rocket or planning a birthday party, project management skills are critical for ensuring that everything goes off without a hitch. Now more than ever, , and effective project management is the answer. Not only is it an in-demand skill in nearly every industry, but it's also . In , author, speaker, trainer, and project management expert Chris Croft draws on his 30+ years of experience to deliver a comprehensive guide for would-be project managers, experienced project planners, and everyone in between. As one of the UK's leading business, project management, and leadership trainers Chris knows how break down the sometimes-complex world of project management into actionable and easy-to-digest concepts. Insights from his dozens of can be found within It doesn't matter if you are a reluctant project manager hesitant to step into the role, a manager with a new set of responsibilities, or a business owner looking to grow your business- ! - Entrepreneurs, managers, or business owners who want a systematized way to achieve their business goals on time and under budget - New or experienced project managers who want to hone their craft with expert guidance - Jobseekers looking to supercharge their resumes and increase their value in the labor marketplace - Students preparing for a career in the business world - Anyone who wants to break down complex projects into manageable tasks, better manage resources, and maximize their time management skills! - How to use modern project management principles to tackle any project, no matter its level of complexity - How savvy project managers set themselves up for success from the very beginning to stay organized and stay on track - How to use deceptively simple project management tools and methods to lead your team and crush your goals - all while keeping spending in check - How to use careful planning and project management best practices to spot and minimize risks while avoiding the common pitfalls that sink projects - - Start, plan, and execute projects of varying complexity - How to keep projects on track to deliver on time and under budget - How to use tools like Gantt charts (without special software) - How to spot and eliminate risks or change course as needed - Managing resources, leading a team, mistakes to avoid, and more Project Management QuickStart Guide comes with free lifetime access to a comprehensive library of tools and templates to help you on your project management path.