Learn best practices and proven methods from project management professionalsand apply these skills as you work with Microsoft Project. In this practical guide, project management expert Bonnie Biafore shows you how to manage projects efficiently and effectively, sharing the real-world experiences of project managers in several industries. You'll learn how to put the best practices and hard-won lessons of experts to work on your critical projects. Sharpen the skills you need to manage projects expertlyfrom start to finishCommunicate effectively with project stakeholders, management, and team membersApply methods to break down the project into small, manageable piecesDefine work assignments, choose resources, and build project schedulesAccurately estimate project costs and work with a budgetIdentify project changes and manage risksTrack progress and balance priorities without sacrificing qualityDocument project history and lessons learned to help improve future projectsProject files available on the companion website.