The third edition has sold more than 22,000 copies
Jim Lewis has trained more than 30,000 supervisors and project managers throughout the
United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, and is the leading voice in the project
management field
New chapters discuss planning for project communications and proven techniques for
successfully closing a project, as well as updated insights and explanations of the vital
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®)
Includes tip boxes, review questions, and updated real-world examples to help readers
understand and implement key concepts
Practical strategies for managing each phase of a professional project
The bestselling Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control has helped thousands of
professionals understand project management issues, implement viable solutions, and
effectively guide each project from conception to close. Now updated and expanded, this
vital reference will help you learn more about project management, improve your on-the-job
management performance, and ensure that you pass the PMP(r) exam on your first try.
Written and updated by globally renowned project management authority James P. Lewis,
founder of The Lewis Institute, this applications-oriented blueprint describes the
knowledge and processes you need to know to
• Successfully take a team through each project process Initiation, Planning,
Execution, Monitoring and Control, and Close-Out
• Minimize time and resource waste by quickly addressing internal political issues,
motivating team members, and more
• Identify and improve processes, both during and after the project, to enhance
future project success
The competitive success of a business is determined by the leadership skills of its
project managers. Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control shows you how to excel in this
challenging role by providing you with the tools and techniques you need to monitor and
manage each project, regardless of its size, to a profitable conclusion.
James P. Lewis, Ph.D., is the founder of The Lewis Institute, Inc., a
training and consulting company specializing in project management, and an adjunct
professor at the University of Management and Technology. Over the past two decades, Dr.
Lewis has trained more than 30,000 supervisors and managers in the United States, Europe,
Asia, and throughout the world. He has written 12 influential books on project management,
including Project Leadership, The Project Manager's Desk Reference, The Project Manager's
Survival Guide, and others.
Hardcover
510 pages