{"product_id":"9781718792937","title":"Accidental Project Manager: Zero to Hero in 7 Days","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat's an accidental project manager, you ask? Anyone who suddenly and unexpectedly finds themselves responsible for a project. Maybe the home remodel project turned out to be a little more difficult and complex than you expected. An organization you volunteer for may need a project to build a new wing for an orphanage and asks you to help. Or your manager gave you a project management book and put you in charge of an important work project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCongratulations, you just became an accidental project manager!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is the missing project management \"quick start\" guide for beginners, accidental, aspiring new project managers, and for those exploring project management careers or looking for a refresher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA process and an acronym will help the accidental project manager remember the essential steps of projects. It's Ray's \u003cb\u003ePROJECT\u003c\/b\u003e method: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter #1: The \"P\" - P is for People\u003cbr\u003eChapter #2: The \"R\" - R is for Requirements\u003cbr\u003eChapter #3: The \"O\" - O is for Organize\u003cbr\u003eChapter #4: The \"J\" - J is for Jell\u003cbr\u003eChapter #5: The \"E\" - E is for Execute\u003cbr\u003eChapter #6: The \"C\" - C is for Control\u003cbr\u003eChapter #7: The \"T\" - T is for Transfer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of the \u003cb\u003ePROJECT\u003c\/b\u003e method is to get you started quickly, not make you an expert or teach you everything you need to know. This book is written as a business fable to help deliver the messages. It follows the method as it is applied to a fictional yet realistic organization and accidental project manager. This makes the character and the process more relatable and memorable to the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter is devoted to a step of the method and ends with \"Knowledge Nuggets\" - tips, basic project management templates, and references for further reading and study. References include sections of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (\u003cb\u003ePMBOK(R) Guide\u003c\/b\u003e), the Project Management Institute's (\u003cb\u003ePMI\u003c\/b\u003e) standards for project management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemplates include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Stakeholder Register\u003cbr\u003e- Communications Plan\u003cbr\u003e- Requirements Planning\u003cbr\u003e- Requirements Document\u003cbr\u003e- WBS Dictionary\u003cbr\u003e- Milestone Plan\u003cbr\u003e- Risk Analysis\u003cbr\u003e- Virtual Team Contact\u003cbr\u003e- Kickoff Agenda\u003cbr\u003e- Project Control Chart\u003cbr\u003e- Change Request\u003cbr\u003e- Status Report\u003cbr\u003e- Team Member Evaluation\u003cbr\u003e- Lessons Learned\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll templates are available online and ready-to-use with pre-filled examples.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CreateSpace Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46430666162417,"sku":"9781718792937","price":18.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781718792937_p0.jpg?v=1765124367","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781718792937","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}