Project Management for Non-Project Managers

Project Management for Non-Project Managers is a practical guide to project management methodology and processes designed to help ensure project success and advance organizational goals. Author Jack Ferraro, a seasoned project management consultant and instructor for the American Management Association, draws on years of experience working with both project managers and functional managers. He demystifies project management terminology and processes, providing functional managers with step-by-step guidelines for developing critical PM skills. The book covers business analysis techniques, work breakdown structures, program sequencing techniques, and risk management methods. While great managers excel at achieving bottom-line results, they often lack understanding of their role in their organization's project success or failure. As projects become increasingly strategic and collaborative, managers with basic project management knowledge are better equipped to keep projects business-focused. By transitioning from passive observer to active owner of project strategies, managers can keep their team's projects on track and increase their business value.