Project Management: Summary - Video Tutorials & Practice Problems

<v ->I hope these lessons have offered each of you</v> a fresh perspective on both the art and science of managing projects. What can we conclude? Well, projects are complicated and often messy. You, the project manager, operate in a completely unique setting within your organizations as someone who is expected to create order out of chaos, identify key goals, and lead a team to a successful outcome. Now, make no mistake, project management is hard. Mastering the challenges of technical and people management makes you a critical resource for any company seeking to compete in the modern world. Your performance, your performance, is often a key element in your organization's success. In my training and consulting experiences, a common question I hear is, how do I get started? The desire for a structured approach to managing projects is a critical first step. Through these nine lessons, we've created a logical means to address constructively the key elements in project management. Finally, concluding with some special topics that you will find equally crucial to your success. It's my sincere wish that each of you viewing these lessons comes away a more knowledgeable and effective individual, confident in your abilities and understanding to become a successful project manager. If you have any questions, I would love to hear it from you. Project management through research, consulting, and training has been my life for some 35 years, and I find it just as rewarding today as it was when I first explored this field. I wish you all the best of success in your careers.