Delivering exceptional project results : a practical guide to project selection, scoping, estimation and management / Jamal Moustafaev.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- What is project management, and do you really need it? -- Things you probably didn't know about estimation -- Are we supposed to negotiate on projects? -- How and why do we write project charters? -- Kick-starting your projects--the scope definition perspective -- Defining the detailed scope : how and where do you find requirements? -- Who needs creativity in projects and how do you cultivate it? -- How do you incorporate scope definition into project management? -- How do you write a great project plan? -- How do you troubleshoot scope problems? -- Who needs walkthroughs, inspections, and peer reviews? -- Why should you manage scope and customer expectations? -- Why invest time and effort in the lessons learned document? -- How do you select the best projects? -- How and why do you need to maximize portfolio value? -- How and why do you need to balance your project mix? -- How and why do you need to link portfolio to strategy? -- How do you implement it all?