Project management for dummies / by Nick Graham and Stan Portney.

Includes index.

In today's time-pressured and cost-conscious global business environment, reliable project planning and competent delivery are more important than ever -- this edition shows you what works and what doesn't by examining the field's best practices. Inside you'll find: planning techniques to make project planning both easier and more effective; controls to manage resources and stay on track and within budget; the latest concepts behind best-practice project management techniques; powerful risk management to keep risks under control during the project and common causes of project failures and how to avoid being part of the 70% project failure statistic.