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Project Risk and Cost Analysis

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By: Michael S. Dobson PMP,Deborah Singer Dobson M.Ed.

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Project Risk and Cost Analysis

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By: Michael S. Dobson PMP,Deborah Singer Dobson M.Ed.

Project Risk and Cost Analysis focuses on risk in the context of project management, primarily in the area of risk’s effects on project costs, with emphasis on the many modern tools that help you and your organization quantify and manage project risk. You will learn how to perform a formal risk and cost analysis, apply the Earned Value Method to risk management, and adjust schedule and budget reserves appropriately for your project conditions. The book follows the basic project risk management approach as laid out in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 4th Edition, popularly known as the PMBOK® Guide, along with other sources listed in the bibliography and suggested reading. This is an ebook version of the AMA Self-Study course. If you want to take the course for credit you need to either purchase a hard copy of the course through amaselfstudy.org or purchase an online version of the course through www.flexstudy.com.

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AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn

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0761215298

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9780761215295

The Triple Constraints in Project Management

By: Michael S. Dobson,Michael S. Dobson PMP

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The Triple Constraints in Project Management

By: Michael S. Dobson,Michael S. Dobson PMP

From the novice to the most experienced and senior project manager, triple constraint issues are at the core of the most crucial decisions about a project. The Triple Constraints in Project Management explores the triangle of time, cost, and performance that bounds the universe within which every project must be accomplished – and shows how controlling the hierarchy of constraints can mean the difference between success and failure on virtually any project.

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Berrett-Koehler Publishers

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1523096993

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Goal Setting

How to Create an Action Plan and Achieve Your Goals

By: Susan B. WILSON,Michael S. DOBSON

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Goal Setting

How to Create an Action Plan and Achieve Your Goals

By: Susan B. WILSON,Michael S. DOBSON

Why is it that some people consistently seem to get more done than others? The answer is that they know how to set specific, achievable goals for themselves...and then follow through on them. This revised and updated edition of Goal Setting features worksheets, quizzes, and other practical tools, giving readers powerful techniques they can use to set a goal, make a plan, and acquire the resources and power necessary to achieve their objective. The book shows readers how to:act upon their objectives in a precise, targeted way • recognize obstacles and overcome them • become more assertive • change counterproductive behavior • establish priorities • make the most of their timeAchieving goals takes hard work and discipline. This expanded edition of Goal Setting gives readers the tools and techniques to accomplish anything.

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AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn

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0814401694

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9780814401699

Ecology of Aquatic Management

By: Chris Frid,Mike Dobson,Michael Dobson

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Ecology of Aquatic Management

By: Chris Frid,Mike Dobson,Michael Dobson

This book explores current exploitation practices, and the ecological basis and consequences of that exploitation.

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352

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Oxford University Press

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0199693293

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9780199693290

Insiders' Guide® to Phoenix & Scottsdale

By: Michael Ferraresi

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Insiders' Guide® to Phoenix & Scottsdale

By: Michael Ferraresi

Your Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be. Phoenix & Scottsdale Explore the history of the vast metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun. Discover where to find the best Southwestern cuisine. Experience a thriving art and cultural scene. • A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike • Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations • How to live & thrive in the area—from recreation to relocation • Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children’s activities

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0762775688

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9780762775682

The Six Dimensions of Project Management

Turning Constraints Into Resources

By: Michael S. Dobson,Michael S. Dobson PMP,Heidi A. Feickert

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The Six Dimensions of Project Management

Turning Constraints Into Resources

By: Michael S. Dobson,Michael S. Dobson PMP,Heidi A. Feickert

Master the Six Dimensions of the Project Management Universe! Learn how to turn constraints into resources to achieve project objectives! Through case studies and practical exercises, The Six Dimensions of Project Management demonstrates the six possible combinations (or dimensions) of the “hierarchy of constraints"" (time, cost, and performance existing in a hierarchy of driver, middle and weak constraint) and the specific set of challenges and opportunities associated with each. Project managers will learn how to recognize a project's dimension and, by understanding its set of problems and resources, get the job done on time, on budget, and to spec! You will uncover hidden flexibility, unlock valuable new resources, discover threats before they turn into problems, and win the admiration of customers and projects sponsors alike. You'll learn: •How to use the “inner purpose” of a project to empower project mangers and team players •Why certain kinds of failure point the way to higher levels of success •What creates opposition to your project—and how to leverage it for your benefit •Where to look to find creative opportunities on every project

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Berrett-Koehler Publishers

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1523096497

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Managing Multiple Projects

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By: Michael S. Dobson PMP,Deborah Singer Dobson M.Ed.

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Managing Multiple Projects

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By: Michael S. Dobson PMP,Deborah Singer Dobson M.Ed.

Let’s face it — who among us has only a single project? Multiple projects are the norm, not the exception, and there are very good reasons why this is so. A lot of projects simply aren’t big enough to justify the investment of a full-time project manager: having only one is impractical. Depending on the availability of resources, a multiple project environment can accomplish substantial work while lowering the overhead burden of project management by consolidating processes. In this book, you will learn how to recognize the characteristics and to manage effectively in each of these situations, how to plan and organize your work, how to influence other people who may not report to you in an official supervisory capacity, and how to get results. This is an ebook version of the AMA Self-Study course. If you want to take the course for credit you need to either purchase a hard copy of the course through amaselfstudy.org or purchase an online version of the course through www.flexstudy.com.

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AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn

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076121528X

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Managing Multiple Projects

By: Michael S. Dobson,Deborah Singer Dobson

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Managing Multiple Projects

By: Michael S. Dobson,Deborah Singer Dobson

Let s face it who among us has only a single project? Multiple projects are the norm, not the exception, and there are very good reasons why this is so. A lot of projects simply aren t big enough to justify the investment of a full-time project manager: having only one is impractical. Depending on the availability of resources, a multiple project environment can accomplish substantial work while lowering the overhead burden of project management by consolidating processes. In this book, you will learn how to recognize the characteristics and to manage effectively in each of these situations, how to plan and organize your work, how to influence other people who may not report to you in an official supervisory capacity, and how to get results.

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The Triple Constraints in Project Management

By: Michael S. Dobson PMP

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Project Risk and Cost Analysis

By: Michael S. Dobson

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By: Michael S. Dobson

Project Risk and Cost Analysis focuses on risk in the context of project management, primarily in the area of risk¿s effects on project costs, with emphasis on the many modern tools that help you and your organization quantify and manage project risk. You will learn how to perform a formal risk and cost analysis, apply the Earned Value Method to risk management, and adjust schedule and budget reserves appropriately for your project conditions. The book follows the basic project risk management approach as laid out in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 4th Edition, popularly known as the PMBOK® Guide, along with other sources listed in the bibliography and suggested reading.

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Real-World Time Management

By: Roy Alexander,Michael S. Dobson

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Real-World Time Management

By: Roy Alexander,Michael S. Dobson

In this instructive guide to time management, author Michael Dobson provides tips, techniques, and commonsense advice that will give anyone better agency over his or her time and significantly increase productivity. Real-World Time Management does this by offering readers valuable tips on how to: set priorities; stay on track; keep a closed-door policy; avoid interrupters; and reduce stress. You’ll also learn how to handle distractions, stop procrastinating, delegate tasks, deal with meetings, and manage time effectively while traveling.Most of us dream about having a few extra hours in our day for taking care of business, relaxing, or engaging in the activities we most enjoy. But how can we make the most of our time when it seems as though there aren’t enough hours in the day? Now newly updated, this enlightening and essential guide will help leaders and frontline employees alike wrangle and order their time--no matter how hectic their lives may seem.

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HarperChristian + ORM

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0814413900

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9780814413906

Working with Difficult People

By: Michael S. DOBSON,William LUNDIN

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Working with Difficult People

By: Michael S. DOBSON,William LUNDIN

Mastering the ability to handle difficult people and disruptive behaviors has always been a critical career skill. Working with Difficult People defines nine fundamental types of difficult people and gives readers a complete system for opening lines of communication, resolving differences, and avoiding office headaches. Readers will learn how to:understand their own reactions to different kinds of difficult people • explore the interrelationship between themselves and the problematic employee • practice healthier responses to those who make their lives miserableThis revised edition includes an action plan for preparing for encounters and confrontations as well as all-new verbal self-defense tips, guidance on how to master power dynamics, and ways to differentiate between situational issues and psychological ones. Packed with new, updated information, this is an indispensable guide for dealing with the most difficult people in the workplace.

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0814401686

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A Full-Orbed Christianity

The Protestant Churches and Social Welfare in Canada, 1900-1940

By: Nancy Christie,Michael Gauvreau

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A Full-Orbed Christianity

The Protestant Churches and Social Welfare in Canada, 1900-1940

By: Nancy Christie,Michael Gauvreau

Looks at the ways in which reformers expanded the popular base of Protestant churches through mass revivalism, social work and sociology in Canadian universities and church colleges, and incorporation of independent reform organizations into the church-sponsored Social Service Council of Canada. Discusses the role of Protestant clergymen in formulating social legislation, demonstrating the Protestantism was the chief harbinger of cultural change before 1940. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

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0773522409

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9780773522404

Enlightened Office Politics

Understanding, Coping With, and Winning the Game--without Losing Your Soul

By: Michael Singer Dobson,Deborah Singer Dobson

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Enlightened Office Politics

Understanding, Coping With, and Winning the Game--without Losing Your Soul

By: Michael Singer Dobson,Deborah Singer Dobson

In the world of office politics, it's play or be played. Enlightened Office Politics proves it's possible to play to win -- and still keep a clear conscience.

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AMACOM/American Management Association

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0814470653

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9780814470657

The Six Dimensions of Project Management

Turning Constraints into Resources

By: Michael S. Dobson PMP,Heidi A. Feickert

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Turning Constraints into Resources

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Berrett-Koehler Publishers

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1567263909

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Winning Scholarships

A Student's Guide to Entrance Awards at Western Canadian Universities and Colleges

By: Michael J. Howell

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Winning Scholarships

A Student's Guide to Entrance Awards at Western Canadian Universities and Colleges

By: Michael J. Howell

Since 1992, Michael Howell's Guides to Entrance awards at Canadian universities and colleges have made him the best source of information for parents and students seriously seeking financial aid for higher education. These guides, each looking at a specific region of Canada, contain a complete listing of entrance awards to post-secondary education offered by universities, colleges, community groups, professional associations, businesses, and other agencies. In each guide, in addition to listing what aid is available, Howell analyses the type of person institutions give awards to (marks are seldom the only measure), and offers advice on the kind of extracurricular activities and community service that develop the right personal profile. He explains how to create a personal network to improve your chance for success. Howell also evaluates registered education saving plans as a method of financing post-secondary education. For high-school students and their parents, these guides offer proven, practical advice on one of the greatest challenges of student life: affording it.

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0802074812

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9780802074812

From Book Idea to Bestseller

What You Absolutely, Positively Must Know to Make Your Book a Success

By: Michael Snell,Kim Baker,Sunny Baker

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From Book Idea to Bestseller

What You Absolutely, Positively Must Know to Make Your Book a Success

By: Michael Snell,Kim Baker,Sunny Baker

From Book Idea to Bestseller" provides first-time authors with a proven, comprehensive program that guides them, step by step, to their goal of publishing a book. All aspects of the writing and publishing process are covered, from an overview of the publishing scene today to understanding the standard publishing contract, with all the tips, tricks, and strategies in between.

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Prima Lifestyles

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0761506306

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9780761506300

Working with Difficult People

By: Michael S. DOBSON,William LUNDIN

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Managing Up!

59 Ways to Build a Career-advancing Relationship with Your Boss

By: Michael Singer Dobson,Deborah Singer Dobson

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Managing Up!

59 Ways to Build a Career-advancing Relationship with Your Boss

By: Michael Singer Dobson,Deborah Singer Dobson

The key to moving up? Managing Up! For readers seeking a surefire career-booster or simply looking to improve their relationship with their boss, this is a welcome guide written specifically to provide them with the skills needed to build a productive, mutually beneficial relationship with their boss. With the inspiring collection of ideas, strategies, and tactics found in Managing Up!, readers will learn to: * Enhance their relationship with their supervisor in a constructive and effective manner * Accurately read their boss's likes and dislikes * Provide the kind of support that helps their boss succeed * Make sure they're in tune with their boss's goals * Build mentoring and networking relationships throughout the organization * Handle criticism, deal with problem bosses, and more.

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